High School Special Education Teacher

Seaside School District 10; Seaside (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Oregon state retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Seaside School District 10 in Seaside, Oregon seeks a High School Special Education Teacher for a 1.0 FTE position. The role involves providing services in self-contained classrooms and in general education settings, instructing students, and maintaining progress toward IEP goals.

The ideal candidate holds an Oregon Special Education endorsement and collaborates with families and staff to support student achievement, while adhering to trauma-informed practices and SEL approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Oregon Teaching Certification with Special Education endorsement.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, staff, and parents through an equitable and trauma informed lens.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement specially designed instruction for students in areas of assessed need, including life skills.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Monitor student progress regularly and provide written reports of progress toward IEP goals to parents in accordance with the District’s schedule.
• Collaborate and cooperate with parents and staff members in developing and implementing IEPs.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents/guardians, staff, administrators and relevant community support personnel concerning academic and social/emotional/behavioral progress.
• Serve as case manager for students eligible for special education and related services.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal special education regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration with parents

Trauma-informed lens

Education technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Oregon teaching certification with Special Education endorsement

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

JOB TITLE: High School Special Education Teacher, 1.0 FTE

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY

To provide special education services to students with a variety of disabilities in a self-contained classroom setting and general education classes. Instructs students, maintains student discipline and is responsible for student achievement. Full job description available upon request.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

1. Hold or be eligible for Oregon Teaching Certification with Special Education endorsement.
2. Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, staff, and parents through an equitable and trauma informed lens.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree.
2. Prior successful experience providing instruction to students with disabilities in general education and special education settings.
3. Proficient in Trauma Informed Practices and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), including Growth Mindset.
4. Proficient in the use of educational technology.
5. Secondary endorsement in core curricular area.
6. Willingness to work with extra-curricular activities.
7. Spanish language skills.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and implement specially designed instruction for students in areas of assessed need, including life skills.
2. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
3. Monitor student progress regularly and provide written reports of progress toward IEP goals to parents in accordance with the District’s schedule.
4. Collaborate and cooperate with parents and staff members in developing and implementing IEP’s.
5. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents/guardians, staff, administrators and relevant community support personnel concerning academic and social/emotional/behavioral progress.
6. Serve as case manager for students eligible for special education and related services.
7. Maintain compliance with state and federal special education regulations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

190-Day Contract at 1.0 FTE. Based on current SEA salary schedule and negotiated agreement, ($50,073-$101,649 annually) with excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance and Oregon state retirement. Paid time off includes one sick day per month worked and three personal days, pro-rated per school year. Benefit information can be found at https://www.seasidek12.org/benefits. Open until filled. Starts Fall 2025.

The Seaside School District, in support of employment practices free of barriers to disabled individuals and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, provides reasonable accommodations necessary upon request and appropriate notice. For further information or assistance, contact the Director of Special Services at [phone]. Speech/hearing impaired individuals may reach the District through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1(800)735-2900.