Middle School Learning Specialist

Learning Specialist

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jun 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted:
Jun 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 25, 2026

Salary: $52,755 - $106,259 (25‑26 salary, schedule TBD)

Reports To:

Building Principal

Work Year: 190

Bargaining Unit: TTEA

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Tigard Tualatin School District pays 6% employee PERS contribution upon eligibility.

Performs a variety of direct and indirect services to ensure provision of a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities. Works directly with students, school staff, building and district administrators to meet the educational goals of the district.

• Administer criterion referenced tests for the purpose of daily tracking or programming
• Design and implement educational programs (e.g. language, motor, academic and physical education programs) that meet the requirements of State and Federal law
• Conduct evaluations and analyze data and participate in eligibility decision making
• Design and implement behavioral and disciplinary programs
• Effectively design and implement instructional programs both directly and through Instructional Assistants and regular classroom teachers
• Schedule, coordinate and monitor student programs
• Design and implement student routines related to self‑help including feeding, toileting, and mobility
• Correct assignments and grade students
• Consult with staff and parents on methods and materials as well as IEPs
• Maintain confidential files
• Escort and monitor students in and out of classroom, including playgrounds, cafeteria, buses, restrooms, field trips
• Work on basic computer software
• Collect data regarding students goals for IEPs (Individual Education Plans)
• Maintain records as required by the district
• Complete Medicaid billing process as directed
• Schedule, coordinate and monitor student programs and complete work within established timelines
• Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring the exercise of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches
• Follow District standards including reporting concerns, abuse and infractions of student handbook policies

• Experience in mentoring, cognitive coaching or equivalent desired
• Work with a variety of students
• Experience in various managerial and instructional methodologies
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Understanding of current education theory, practice and current trends
• Knowledge and experience in instructional strategies
• Effectively deal with students and parents in often difficult circumstances
• Perform the essential functions of the job
• Conduct conferences and communicate with parents as necessary
• Work effectively and collaborate with the building administrator and work team or grade level
• Educate staff regarding referrals process and characteristics of disabling situations as well as the requirements of student IEPs
• Conduct evaluations and analyze data
• Maintain a confidential, non‑preferential, non‑judgmental manner towards the students, staff, and program
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public
• Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, and sentence construction of the English language as necessary to detect and correct basic errors in prepared materials
• Demonstrates effective classroom management techniques
• Understands and complies with Oregon Teacher's Standards of Competent and Ethical Performance
• Demonstrate mental acuity, processing skills, and long and short term memory to track and meet deadlines and responsibilities
• Teaches classes following District approved curriculum

• Valid Oregon Teaching License
• First Aid Card (must be certified within the first 60 days of employment)
• Other certifications/trainings as required to execute the Essential Functions and Duties and Responsibilities for this position (e.g. blood sugar testing, bee sting, dispensing of prescription medication)
• Special Education experience and preparation in desired skills, knowledge and ability to perform the job

• Ability to read, analyze, and…