Elementary Special Education Teacher — Life Skills Focus

Coos Bay SD 9; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits (PERS matching)

Job summary

Coos Bay School District 9 is seeking an experienced Independent Skills Center (ISC) teacher for the Elementary level. The role focuses on instruction for students with disabilities, developing academic readiness, adaptive skills and self-regulation within a structured classroom aligned to IEPs.

The teacher will deliver targeted supports, collaborate with staff and families, and help students build independence through AAC and functional life skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon teaching license with Special Education endorsement.
• Strong ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to direct assistants within the classroom.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of instructional practices and effective classroom management for students with disabilities.
• Proficiency in implementing and adapting educational and behavioral interventions.
• In-depth knowledge of data collection to inform instruction and planning.
• High level of patience, emotional resilience and calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of neuroscience and its implications on learning for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of Special Education law and processes.
• Collaborative Problem Solving training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned to IEP goals and services.
• Monitor effectiveness of interventions and adjust with data.
• Use research-based strategies to support growth.
• Provide small-group and one-on-one instruction.
• Support independent living, social and academic skills for independence.

Skills

Team player

Direct assistants

Communication skills

IEP knowledge

Data-driven

Classroom management

Behavior interventions

Collaboration

Patience

Neuroscience basics

Education

Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement

Job description

Coos Bay School District 9 is seeking an experienced Independent Skills Center (ISC) teacher for the Elementary level. The role focuses on instruction for students with disabilities, developing academic readiness, adaptive skills and self-regulation within a structured classroom aligned to IEPs.

The teacher will deliver targeted supports, collaborate with staff and families, and help students build independence through AAC and functional life skills in a supportive environment.