Special Education Teacher - Scappoose School District - TEMPORARY Job Scappoose area,Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Teacher - Scappoose School District - TEMPORARY 26/27 School Year

Special Education Teacher - Scappoose School District - TEMPORARY 26/27 School Year

Position Type:
Licensed/ Teacher (School Age)
Date Posted:
10/12/2026
Location:

Scappoose School District
Date Available:

ASAP
Closing Date:
Priority Date 10/20/2026

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization . We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job.

We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position Title: Teacher
- Special Education - School Age
Department: Special Student Services
Location: Scappoose School District
Reports To: Coordinator - SPED
Compensation:Licensed Salary Schedule ($56,530.85 - $, annually DOE)
Bargaining Unit:NWEA
FTE:1.0
Work Days:192

TEMPORARY POSITION FOR 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT:

In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

The Special Education Teacher assigned to an Intensive Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Program provides specially designed instruction and behavioral support for students with significant social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. This position differs from a general education teaching role in its primary focus on individualized instruction, intensive behavior support, and therapeutic-informed practices necessary for students who require a highly structured and supported learning environment.

The teacher is a key member of a multidisciplinary student success team and is responsible for integrating academic instruction with social-emotional skill development to support student access, engagement, and progress.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

In alignment with the NWRESD's mission statement, this position provides specialized instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs. The students served are enrolled in a self-contained classroom in a K-12 behavioral school setting. The Licensed Special Education Teacher collaborates with mental health professionals and support staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where each student can achieve their full potential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (Master's degree preferred)

Current Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement; or ability to obtain license and endorsement within timeline specified by district.

Working knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Experience in the education of children who exhibit behavior and emotional disorders.

Valid Driver's License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance.

Bilingual and biliteracy skills preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations

Confer regularly with immediate supervisor

Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word)

Ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills

Ability to analyze problems, provide recommendations, and implement solutions with a high degree of accuracy

Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, and the ability to deal with a variety of situations

Ability to lead work with minimal supervision, communicate clearly, and prioritize, manage, and delegate multiple projects

Strong decision-making abilities

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