Special Education Facilitator Job The Dalles area,Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Facilitator 26-27

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

Special Education Facilitator 26‑27

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2025

Salary

$46,665‑$93,402 (Non‑PERS eligible)
$49,643‑$99,362 (PERS eligible)

Job Description

The Special Education Facilitator serves students with varying disabilities; e.g., intellectually disabled, learning disabled, and emotionally handicapped, providing for the special educational needs of identified students. This position may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and/or body fluids.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education.
Valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate subject endorsement and authorization level (if applicable).
Minimum of five years teaching experience.
Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification may be required.

Additional Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of interventions, strategies, and programs to support the behavior of all students.
Knowledge of an ability to use research‑based principles of effective instruction.
Working knowledge of special education due‑process requirements.
Ability to use appropriate behavior modification techniques with students.
Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
Ability to work with minimal supervision to problem‑solve and find solutions independently and as an effective member of a work team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Chair and facilitate all IEP and special education meetings for students in assigned schools.

Manage educational programs for students with disabilities, including ensuring services are provided in regards to the education of students with disabilities at assigned schools.

Provide training in due process procedures, special education records management software, data collection, and effective programming for students with disabilities for teachers and administrators.

Coordinate with the Transportation Department for special education transportation for students with disabilities who need this related service.

Work with other special education facilitators and school staff to provide an orderly transition between schools for students with disabilities.

Assist testing coordinators and special education department chairs to provide appropriate testing environments for students with disabilities and to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided.

Assist administrators in scheduling students with disabilities so that schedules meet IEP requirements and personnel are allotted appropriately.

Ensure that data is collected in relation to the goals and objectives included in the IEP and reviewed at least annually.

Ensure IEP progress reports on goals and objectives are provided to parents/guardians at least annually and are based on current data.

Complete educational screenings for students referred for special education assessment.

Coordinate the continuation of special services for transferring students with disabilities.

Establish a positive working relationship with parents/guardians and school staff.

Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner.

Maintain professional knowledge regarding current best practices in general and special education pertinent to the assigned school. Ensure adherence to safety procedures.

Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.

Assist regular education teachers in locating and preparing curriculum materials to support the student.

Monitor and evaluate academic and behavioral progress in cooperation with other teachers.

Facilitate special education eligibility as well as recommend future student placement.

Work cooperatively with the School Counseling Department and Special Education Teacher.

Coordinate services provided to the student with an IEP.

Manage all equipment identified in the IEP for students.

Support Special Education Teacher in developing data collection methods related to GIE or development or revision of IEPs for verified students within the guidelines established by the School District and State and Federal governments.

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