Special Education Learning Specialist: Student Success Focus

1.0 FTE Learning Specialist – Three Positions Available - Location TBD

Location:

Portland, Oregon

The position of Teacher – Special Education Learning Specialist is for the purpose/s of improving student success in the general curriculum through implementing District approved curriculum; providing specially designed instruction, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments, providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, families and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Collaborate with school personnel, families and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Advocate, model and implement David Douglas School District Educational Racial Equity policy.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students, staff and families/caregivers from diverse background.
• Evaluate students’ abilities in basic academics and/or behavior for the purpose of assisting other personnel in the diagnosis of learning disorders, development of remediation plans and/or student progress.
• Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in assigned basic academic subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, functional skills, and/or behavior.
• Develop
  , modify
  , or adapt individualized lessons/strategies as needed for individual students.
• Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Support classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in relation to classroom goals and individual student plans.

• Direct educational assistant activities including scheduled, lesson plans, and data collection.
• Advise families and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers’ expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities (e.g. direction of specially designed instruction).
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Participate in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
• Read and implement appropriate program/resource materials (Special Education Handbook).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience Preferred: Prior job related
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities
  
  Required:
  
  Skills to planning, developing, and implementing curriculum appropriate to students with disabilities and assisting students with disabilities in realizing success. Effective communication, collaboration skills with students, families and other personnel.
• Knowledge of instructional theory and best practices, curriculum, state and federal regulations, district policies, variety of disabilities, current best practices for special education.
• Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/stooping/crouching/reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.

Bachelor’s Degree. Special Education endorsement required.

Appropriate Teacher Standards and Practices Commission license, Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance, and valid driver's license and evidence of insurability.

First aid card and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate. Valid Oregon Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.

Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual preferred.

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