Impactful Life Skills Teacher – Special Education, Full-Time

WILKES ELEMENTARY; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes Elementary in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Special Education Life Skills Teacher for the Balance of the Year position for SY2026-2027. Starting immediately, you will design and adapt instructional programs for students with special needs and collaborate with staff to create a positive learning environment.

The role requires a valid Oregon teacher’s certificate with Special Education endorsements, with Math or Language Arts endorsements preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Oregon teacher’s certificate with appropriate Special Education endorsements.
• Additional Math or Language Arts endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively leads functional assessments and develops Behavior Support Plans with student involvement.
• Utilizes data-based instructional decisions across settings.
• Implements individual plans (IEP/504/TAG) and aligns instruction with benchmarks.
• Maintains communication with parents and staff regarding student progress.
• Trains and supervises Educational Assistants and manages program documentation.

Skills

Behavioral management

Data-based instruction decisions

Collaboration with staff

IEP/504/TAG implementation

Education

Oregon teaching certificate with Special Education endorsements

Job description

Wilkes Elementary in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Special Education Life Skills Teacher for the Balance of the Year position for SY2026-2027. Starting immediately, you will design and adapt instructional programs for students with special needs and collaborate with staff to create a positive learning environment.

The role requires a valid Oregon teacher’s certificate with Special Education endorsements, with Math or Language Arts endorsements preferred.