High School Special Education Teacher – Learning Resource Center

SWEET HOME SD 55; Sweet Home (OR); On-site; USD 49,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special education stipend

Job summary

SWEET HOME SD 55 SWEET HOME HIGH SCHOOL in Sweet Home, Oregon is seeking a High School Special Education Teacher for the Learning Resource Center to support students with learning challenges. The ideal candidate holds an Oregon teaching license with Handicapped Learner endorsement and can differentiate instruction while coordinating paraprofessionals to promote student success.

The role requires managing behavior, planning individualized instruction, and facilitating transitions for eligible

Qualifications

• Valid Oregon teaching license with Handicapped Learner endorsement or ability to obtain by start of school year.
• Ability to manage student behavior and differentiate instruction.
• Ability to schedule and organize paraprofessionals to support instruction.
• Experience with transition programming and progress tracking.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff, students, and the public.
• Adhere to district, state, and federal laws and policies.
• Plan individualized curriculum, lessons, and transitions.
• Differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
• Coordinate paraprofessionals to support instruction.
• Maintain special education records and paperwork, IEPs, assessments.
• Communicate with parents and provide progress reports.

Skills

Behavior management

Education

Oregon teaching license with Handicapped Learner endorsement

Job description

High School Special Education Teacher - Learning Resource Center

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This job is also posted in Sweet Home School District 55

Job Details

Job ID: 5924828

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

2026-2027 School Year

Special Education Teachers receive an additional $3,000 stipend

Opened until Filled

High School Special Education Teacher - Learning Resource Center

This is a special education teaching position at the high school level for students with learning challenges that require specifically designed instruction. This position requires a valid Oregon teaching license with a Handicapped Learner endorsement or the ability to obtain one by the beginning of the school year. The position requires the ability to manage student behavior, differentiate instruction, provide transition programming, and the ability to schedule and organize paraprofessionals to facilitate effective instruction and student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position. Individual employees may perform all or some combination of the duties listed below as well as other related duties.

• Maintains a cooperative relationship with fellow staff members, students, and the general public.
• Adheres to district, state, and federal laws, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Works cooperatively with school staff to provide the most appropriate program for students with disabilities.
• Plans individualized curriculum, lessons, and transition activities.
• Discerns student needs and applies appropriate learning activities for eligible students.
• Evaluates, selects, and prepares materials for use in specially designed instruction.
• Develops a record keeping system to facilitate short-term and long-term evaluation of student progress.
• Maintains appropriate Special Education records for assigned students.
• Trains, coordinates, and manages assistants, tutors, and volunteers as appropriate.
• Refers students who need specialized help to appropriate personnel.
• Modifies curriculum and ensures accommodations in cooperation with general education teachers.
• Maintains contact with parents of students.
• Evaluates student performance based on work output and observation and maintains a comprehensive system for collection so progress on student goals can be accurately measured.
• Proficiently manages all special education paperwork from initial referrals for evaluation, to IEPs, to exiting students.
• Prepares report cards, progress reports, educational records, classroom observation records, and other forms as required.
• Attends building and district level meetings as required.
• Engages in professional growth through a variety of means.
• Be able to work in a variety of settings including classroom, school buildings, and office environments.
• Provide own transportation as deemed necessary for traveling to schools and districts throughout the school day.
• Use computer to generate documents on a word processor or database for extended periods of time.

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $48,753 to $87,133 Per Year

Contact Information

• Brian Brands , Director of Student Services
• SWEET HOME HIGH SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]