1.0 FTE Learning Specialist - David Douglas High School

1.0 FTE Learning Specialist
- David Douglas High School

DAVID DOUGLAS SD 40 DAVID DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
- Portland, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job : 5883398

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Licensed Job Opening for the  School Year

JOB TITLE: Teacher – Special Education Learning Specialist

Job posting closes to:

Internal Applicants: August 18, 2026, 4:00pm

External Applicants: Open Until Filled

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Purpose Statement/s:
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 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.

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