2026-2027 Temporary, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Middle School Learning Specialist - 26​/27 School Year Only

Temporary, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Middle School Learning Specialist - 26/27 School Year Only

SPRINGFIELD SD 19 SPECIAL PROGRAMS - Springfield, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools - OR

Job : 5889694

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Posting Opens:
Monday, August 17, 2026

Posting Closes:
Open Until Filled

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

The salary range is $47,588 - $103,098 (based on the 2026-27 SEA Certified salary schedule) depending on education and experience plus a generous benefit plan. Salary will be pro-rated for any hire date after September 1, 2026.

Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the East of Eugene, where the University of Oregon is located. We currently have approximately8,400 students in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome.

The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to support Every Student, Every Day throughout their K-12 education.

Springfield Public Schools commits to honoring the dignity of every student by creating just, equitable, and fully welcoming environments for learning.

Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Temporary, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Learning Specialist teacher at the Middle School (6-8) level for the 26/27 school year only. To support this work, successful candidates will possess the following characteristics that support our vision of Every Student, Every Day and share our values:

• A belief that every student can and will learn;
• The desire to eliminate inequities in student achievement;
• The motivation to foster safe, healthy and engaging environments;
• A commitment to promote an inclusive culture that draws on the assets of students, staff and community.

• Knowledge and experience with middle school-aged students;
• Strong understanding of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for academics and social/emotional/behavior
  • Knowledge and experience working in a school or district that implements the concepts of Response to Instruction & Intervention (RtI);
  • Knowledge of school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS);
• Demonstrated understanding of, and responsiveness to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds that characterize a K-12 school community in a manner specific to the position;
• Strong student relationship building skills and the ability to establish a sound system of classroom routines and management;
• Establishes effective, collaborative working relationships with diverse staff, student and community populations.
• Knowledge and experience with providing individualized, precise instruction for diverse learners that supports the implementation of the core curriculum.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise students and their work.

• A valid state of Oregon teaching license, or the ability to get one, with a Special
  
  Education:
  
  Generalist endorsement;
• Successfully pass fingerprinting, criminal, Oregon Department of Education, and TSPC background checks.

• Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish)

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of…