Special Education Consultant

Special Education Consultant – Job

Position Type: Licensed

Hours/FTE: 1.0 FTE

Salary: Placement according to current salary schedule at date of hiring

FLSA: Exempt

Contract Status: Regular/Probationary

Start Date: 2026-27 School Year

Calendar: TBD

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS). Full description of benefits available in ESD-LCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

To assist teacher serving students with low incidence disabilities and social-emotional disabilities by providing behavioral support and instructional support in accordance with identified curricular guidelines and established Individual Education Plans.

• Consult with ESD and local district staff.
• Provide assistance implementing IEP's.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and IEP meetings to determine eligibility and develop appropriate Individual Educational Programs (IEP).
• Provide technical assistance on behavioral supports that help prevent or minimize behavioral problems.
• Assist in developing and monitoring of educational programs in all curriculum areas including: functional academics, social skills, and behavior management.
• Conduct classroom observations.
• Assist teachers in observing and coaching instructional assistants to ensure effective implementation of instructional programs.
• Assist in student evaluations and referrals for services.
• Assist in the transition and maintenance of students to appropriate local district placement.
• Maintain records of services as required.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with students, staff, family, school and community personnel as appropriate.
• Provide staff development to ESD and local district staff as requested.
• Demonstrate instructional and behavioral support techniques.
• Provide recommendations for curriculum materials.
• Assist with planning and professional development for classroom staff.
• Collaborate with other related services professionals.
• Assist with information dissemination to program staff.
• Follow-up with classroom staff regarding ESD procedural paperwork.
• Serve as a supportive and cooperative member of the staff.
• Maintain a professional demeanor when representing the District.
• Maintain current knowledge of effective practices related to job assignment.
• Attend Special Education and other staff meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

• An Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission special education license or ability to obtain one is required. A degree and experience applicable to the position will be considered as an alternative to TSPC licensure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of both federal and state special education requirements as well as current best practices in the field are essential.
• At least 3 years successful experience in a similar special education environment serving students with cognitive impairments and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder is required.
• The ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents and staff, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information is required.
• A valid First Aid/CPR Card is preferred.

The teacher is normally standing, walking or sitting as required. The teacher may have to lift, bend, support and/or restrain a student whose handicapping condition or behavior requires adult assistance.

Generally, the teacher works in an indoor work environment performing clean, non-hazardous work. In addition, the teacher may occasionally be exposed to bodily fluids due to student injury, illness or behavior.