Learning Specialist Teacher; s; SLC and Resource Room

Learning Specialist Teacher(s) (SLC and Resource Room)

North Wasco County School District 21 Special Education Department - The Dalles, Oregon

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Apr 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 21, 2026

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce the position of Special Education Learning Specialist for the SLC and Resource Room for the 26-27 school year. We invite qualified applicants to join our team of dedicated teachers, administrators, and support staff.

Job Purpose Statement: The Special Education teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students who are eligible for IDEA services, manages an assigned caseload, maintains regular communication with students, parents, and staff, and is responsible for the development, revision and implementation of IEPs.

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in Curriculum, Elementary Education, Reading, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or similar
• Valid Oregon Teaching License (must meet Highly Qualified Requirements)
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, and appropriate instructional subjects
• Holds and maintains an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in Oregon; willing to teach any qualified subject area

• Provide a variety of situationally appropriate instructional techniques and methods
• Promote high levels of achievement relative to individual abilities
• Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities and severity of disability
• Utilize current and relevant subject matter, adapted to students’ identified needs
• Demonstrate knowledge of research-based principles of effective instruction
• Organize instruction using learning objectives clearly defined as student outcomes
• Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
• Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective student learning
• Develop and enforce reasonable written rules of classroom behavior and communicate them to all students
• Communicate course goals and expectations to students
• Use appropriate behavior modification techniques with students
• Use approved methodology to provide for the health and safety of students, including administration of medication or providing health care procedures in compliance with School district policies, state and federal regulations, under the direction of a registered nurse
• Prepare effectively for daily instruction with lesson plans addressing IEP Goals and Objectives
• Provide instruction predicated on IEP goals and objectives
• Communicate frequently with families about the instructional program and convey information about the individual student progress
• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal and professional relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Instruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services
• Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and educational staff as indicated in the student’s IEP
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance
• Collect appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achieved
• Document related service needs, including medication, health procedures, therapy procedures, and other special needs
• Provide documentation for behavior intervention plans and implementation strategies
• Maintain a current awareness of literature and activities in Special Education and education
• Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development
• Develop and implement an approved plan for professional growth and development annually
• Seek opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill
• Participate in…