2026 - 27 SY 0.5 FTE K-5 Special Education Teacher

Bethel School District 52; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 50,285 - 101,477; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits Package

Robust mentoring from a veteran teacher

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Anova Education is seeking a K‑5 Special Education Teacher for Irving Elementary School in Eugene, Oregon, for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. The selected candidate will help foster an environment of growth and learning, supported by a robust mentoring system with experienced educators and a comprehensive benefits package.

This part-time position (0.5 FTE) offers a salary range of $50,285 to $101,477 based on experience and education, and includes the potential for an additional $4,000 hiring incentive alongside a generous benefits package, including full family insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Licensed to teach K-5 in Oregon.
• Ability to implement Social Emotional Learning.
• Must successfully pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Create a growth-mindset culture in the classroom.
• Support and implement Social Emotional Learning.
• Use data to inform instructional decisions.

Skills

Culturally Proficient skills and strategies

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills

Ability to adjust instruction to meet students' needs

Engaging and effective instructional practices

Education

Oregon Teaching License

Job description

Bethel School District K‑5 Special Education Teacher

Bethel School District is seeking appropriately licensed candidates for a 0.5‑FTE K‑5 Special Education Teacher at Irving Elementary School for the 2026‑2027 school year.

Special Education Hiring Incentive

Successful candidates will receive Bethel School District’s $4,000 Special Education Hiring Incentive! Educators must be fully and appropriately licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) to be eligible. Restricted license holders will not be eligible. The hiring incentive applies to new hires and will be prorated based on hire date.

• $1,000 bonus after 30 days of work
• $750 in December paycheck
• $750 in March paycheck
• $1,500 in June at the conclusion of the school year

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will:

• Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve – create a growth‑mindset culture in the classroom
• Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families and colleagues
• Recognize students’ different needs, abilities, and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs
• Fully support and implement Social Emotional Learning
• Possess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to be on track to meet academic goals
• Demonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging, organized and effective
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Connect well with students, families and the school community
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices
• Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff
• Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improving
• Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in teaching and education

Selection Factors

• Knowledge of educational programs offered in all schools and of basic educational techniques, as required by the position
• Knowledge of the basic developmental stages of a child's learning process
• Ability to schedule workload, manage time and meet the needs of students, the school, or a program
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Work with small groups and individual students
• Prepare materials for lesson plans and adapt as needed to meet student needs
• Interact positively with children and adults and observe individual student abilities
• Work with a minimum of supervision
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, administrators, parents and co‑workers
• Operate standard office and audio‑visual equipment safely and proficiently, as required by the position
• Maintain appropriate and legal level of confidentiality regarding students, staff, and other individuals
• Maintain regular, predictable and prompt attendance

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess an Oregon Teaching License valid for assignment by start of the school year
• Ability to implement Culturally Proficient skills and strategies
• Successfully pass fingerprinting, criminal, Oregon Department of Education, and TSPC background checks

Benefits

Generous Benefits Package including: full family medical, dental, and vision with PacificSource Insurance and a comprehensive employee wellness program. Salary Range: $50,285 to $101,477 (depending on experience and education). Contract Days: 192.

Supports Offered to Newly Hired Teachers

• Robust mentoring from a veteran teacher
• K‑5 instructional coaching with a Literacy Coach
• Week‑long New Teacher Academy prior to in‑service week
• Ongoing coaching and support
• Opportunities to visit and observe colleagues
• Professional development in the science of reading and related instructional practices

Contact Information

Email or phone: [e-mail] or 541‑689‑3280.

EEO Statement

Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practices Act, Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL 93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities. The District is committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and strictly complies with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug‑Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Closing Date

Open until filled.