Temporary High School Learning Specialist; Special Education Teacher FTE; Thurston

Springfield, Oregon

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Job : 5957303

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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.

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 benefits package . The salary will be pro-rated based on hire date.

Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley. We serve approximately8,400 students across 185 square miles in Springfield and East/Central Lane County, just east of Eugene and the University of Oregon. Webelieve student success is our most important outcome—and that success is built through a shared commitment to support“Every Student, Every Day.”Springfield Public Schools is committed to honoring the dignity of every student by creating just, equitable, and fully welcoming learning environments.

Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for positions of Temporary, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) High School Learning Specialist (Grades 9-12) at Thurston High School for the 26/27 school year only. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives by providing specialized support that helps every learner access, engage in, and succeed within the core curriculum.

• A belief thatevery student can and will learn
• A commitment to eliminating inequities in student achievement
• The ability to foster safe, healthy, and engaging learning environments
• A dedication to building an inclusive culture that values the strengths of students, staff, and community.

• Experience working with high school-aged students;
• Strong understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for academic and social/emotional/behavioral needs;
• Knowledge of and experience with Response to Instruction & Intervention (RtI) frameworks;
• Familiarity with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS);
• Demonstrated ability to support and respond to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in a K–12 school community;
• Strong relationship-building skills with students and the ability to establish effective classroom routines and management systems;
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with staff, students, and families;
• Experience providing individualized, explicit instruction aligned to the core curriculum;
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise students and their learning.

• A valid Oregon teaching license (or ability to obtain one) with aSpecial
  
  Education:
  
  Generalist endorsement;
• Ability to successfully pass fingerprinting, criminal, Oregon Department of Education, and TSPC background checks.

• Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish)

Springfield Public Schools is an
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation in admission, access, or treatment in its programs and activities, as required by state…