Inclusion Specialist (Temporary)

Gresham Barlow School District; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialty stipend

Multilingual stipend

Job summary

Gresham Barlow School District is seeking an Inclusion Specialist to work with the Core District Leadership Team to implement Special Education programs in instruction, compliance and behavior support.

The role focuses on training licensed and classified staff in inclusive practices, intervention strategies and district policies. Collaboration with school teams and community partners is essential for student success.

Qualifications

• Oregon teaching license with Special Education endorsement and current First Aid Card.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• TSPC SPED license preferred; other Oregon licensure acceptable for the position includes social work, BCBAs, or school psychologist license or potential to earn by start date.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of Regular and Special Education Law.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training in culturally responsive inclusive practices for licensed and classified staff.
• Provide training in the district approved restraint, seclusion and de-escalation system.
• Deliver Specially Designed Instruction in behavior when needed beyond building level.
• Assist with Manifestation Determination Review, FBA, Safety Plans and BIPs and complete paperwork.
• Support Case Managers with IEP writing and with Synergy as needed.
• Collaborate with district departments on cross‑departmental priorities such as co‑teaching/co‑planning and targeted school improvement.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Presentations

Time management

Problem-solving

Meetings facilitation

Education

Oregon SPED license

Job description

Inclusion Specialist

Student Support Services Office

154 Contract Days

Temporary Contract 2026-2027 School Year Only

1.00 FTE

Position Type: Certified/Licensed Special Education

Date Posted: 10/2/2026

Location: Student Support Services Office (SSSO)

Date Available: 10/26/2026

Qualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement and current First Aid Card.

Compensation: Salary and Stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.

• 2026-2027 Annual Salary Range $44,0055 - $87,254 (Based on 195/196 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.
• This position is eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,388 for the 2026-2027 School Year.
• As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $1,604 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Inclusion Specialist will work as a member of the Core District Leadership Team with the Executive Director of Student Support Services and Program Directors to implement Special Education Programs in the areas of instruction, compliance and behavior support.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, Experience, Licensure, and Certification

• License and evidence of insurability
• Current First Aid Card Required or to be obtained within the district.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• TSPC special education teacher license preferred. Other Oregon licensure acceptable for the position include social work, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, or school psychologist license or has the potential of earning one by start date.
• A minimum of 3 years experience working with students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of Regular and Special Education Law.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Effective and demonstrated skills in:
  • Communication, both in writing and orally
  • Conflict resolution
  • Interpersonal skills with individuals, teams and groups (student, parent, educator, specialist, administrator and support staff)
  • Working collaboratively with various groups within the school and in the community Providing curriculum and instructional strategy consultation
  • Presenting to small and large groups for staff development
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving and development of solutions
  • Planning and facilitating meetings

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Implement training for licensed and classified staff in culturally responsive inclusive practices for the purpose of building capacity in the areas of instruction, compliance and behavior with a focus on inclusive strategies to meet the needs of our diverse student body.
• Provide training in the district approved restraint, seclusion and de-escalation system.
• Deliver Specially Designed Instruction in behavior for students who have a need for a specialist beyond instruction provided at the building level.
• Assist with facilitating Manifestation Determination Review, Functional Behavior Assessments, Safety Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans at the school level and complete resulting paperwork.
• Train school staff on Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Assist Director of Special Education with:
  • Identification and evaluation of placement options for students with disabilities when their needs are beyond school programming.
  • Support the completion of referral paperwork to alternative programs.
  • Support the completion of internal forms for placement changes (Transportation; Exit forms).
  • Serve as the district representative for students in alternative placement as needed.
  • Develop strategies and work with alternative programs to enable students to return to their neighborhood schools whenever possible.
  • Assist tracking students placed on abbreviated day programs and assist teams in completing required paperwork and planning to increase the students day.
• Assist in the Developing, implementing and training on policies and procedures in assigned program areas.
• Assist in the ongoing monitoring of Special Education programs, processes and documentation through the ODE Improvement Process.
• Support Case Managers in compliant IEP writing.
• Provide support for case managers with Synergy as needed.
• Assist in the design of instruction for non-sped licensed teachers as needed.
• Collaborate with other district departments (Teaching & Learning, Multi-Language Learner) on cross-departmental priorities such as but not limited to Co‑teaching/Co‑planning, Scaffolding for Success and Targeted School Improvement priorities.
• Attending special services team meetings in schools, as needed periodically.
• Communicate adequately and effectively with parents of assigned students, other agencies, districts, and individuals on behalf of assigned students, as needed periodically.
• Regularly communicate with the Director on assigned students, programs and buildings.
• Collaborate with Early Childhood Program and Elementary Schools to transition students to Kindergarten to include
  • Assist in the observation of students in pre-school setting.
  • Draft transition IEPs.
  • Facilitate meetings as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to:
• Sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Talk and hear conversations
• Interacting with others
• Use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive movement such as keyboarding
• Reach for and handle objects
• Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly focus on a computer screen
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 15-45 pounds may also be required on occasion

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed
• Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to students, staff, and district operations
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting
• Exercising prudent judgment
• Work independently in the performance of routine duties
• Follow all District policies and work procedures
• Utilize the District's electronics systems and applications only for purposes related to the position
• Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.