Special Education Learning Center Teacher - FTE - Cleveland HS

Position: Special Education Learning Center Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Cleveland HS
Posting Timeline

Open Internal Only

Open Date: 6/23/2026 Close Date:
Until Filled

Open Internal & External:

Open Date: 6/25/2026 Close Date:
Until Filled

This posting is open internally only for the first two (2) business days. Interviewing and hiring priority will be given to internal applicants.

Current probationary and contract professional educators are eligible to transfer until August 20th.

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Position Details

SPECIAL EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT:

The Special Education Department is committed to providing instructional services in inclusive environments that will prepare students that receive special education services for life and careers.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This teacher provides curriculum, assessment and instruction to students in the subject area or grade level by teaching skills, content, and critical thinking. All instruction is tied to district and state performance standards. Assessment is continually used to adjust, inform, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a wide range of students including students who are English Language Learners, Talented and Gifted students, have diverse modes of learning, and are served by Individual Education Plans.

All teachers have a desire to involve parents as partners in education and have strong collaboration and communication skills with parents and colleagues. All teachers are responsible for student supervision, guidance, development, and safety. All teachers follow Portland Public School policies, rules, and regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use of data to inform instruction and monitor student progress on IEP goals and objectives.
• Support general education core curriculum with accommodations and modifications.
• Provide academic instruction, social skills development, vocational, and study skills appropriate to student age and according to IEP goals.
• Use age-appropriate teaching materials, tier 2 and tier 3 curriculum and interventions.
• Direct instruction is provided from a teacher with a special education endorsement.
• Differentiated instruction for students that may include: modified expectations, course content, extended instruction, adapted levels of curriculum, behavior intervention strategies, technology use, etc.
• Consultation in a direct and meaningful manner with the special education and general education teachers specifically designing an individualized program with supporting intervention curriculum, to meet the special education goals and objectives as stated in a student's IEP.
• Conduct assessment including Woodcock Johnson III.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Incumbents must be properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for assignment as a Professional Educator - Teacher. For positions identified within core academic areas, incumbents must be designated as highly qualified by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) to teach the designated core subjects. Core academic areas include Language Arts (English), Reading, Mathematics, Sciences, Foreign Language (except Chinese-Mandarin), Social Studies and Art.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Oregon TSPC License with Handicapped Learner or Special
  
  Education:
  
  Generalist endorsement.
• Background/experience with students with severe developmental delays.
• Current pediatric CPR credential or willing to receive training as soon as possible.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Training and/or experience in a similar classroom setting.
• Bilingual/Bi-Cultural Chinese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese applicants are highly desirable.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of:

• Academic achievement standards that align to district goals and create a comprehensive, rigorous and coherent curricular program.
• Research-based instructional strategies and models for improving instructional practices.
• Existing and emerging education and instructional technologies and software.

Ability to:

• Advocate, model and implement Portland Public School's Educational Racial Equity policy.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline in accordance with school, district and state policies, procedures and laws.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, projects, tests and assignments.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage parent and community involvement.
• Provide student information to authorized individuals in a timely manner.
• Participate in appropriate professional growth and…