Middle School Social Communication SPED Teacher (0.5 FTE)

Bethel School District 52; Eugene (OR); Vor Ort; USD 50.285 - 101.477; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous benefits package

Hiring incentives up to $4,000

Zusammenfassung

A public school district in Eugene, Oregon, is seeking a licensed Full-Time Special Education Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Candidates must hold an Oregon Teaching License and should embrace a growth mindset, supporting diverse student needs. The role involves implementing effective teaching strategies and using data for instruction. A generous compensation package is offered, including a special hiring incentive of $4,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed in Oregon for teaching by the start of the school year.
• Firm belief in growth mindset for all students.
• Ability to support Social Emotional Learning effectively.

Aufgaben

• Create a growth-mindset culture in the classroom.
• Adjust instruction flexibly to cater to different student needs.
• Utilize data to inform instructional decisions.

Kenntnisse

Culturally proficient skills

Interpersonal and collaborative skills

Ability to connect with diverse students

Ausbildung

Oregon Teaching License

Jobbeschreibung

Successful candidates will receiveBethel School District’s $4,000 Special Education Hiring Incentive!

Educators must be fully and appropriately licensed by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) to be eligible for this incentive. Restricted license holders will not be eligible.

• $1,000 bonus after 30 days of work
• $750 in December paycheck
• $750 in March paycheck
• $1,500 in June at the conclusion of the school year

Bethel School District is seeking appropriately licensed candidates for a 0.5 FTE Middle School Social Communication Classroom (SCC) Special Education Teacher at Prairie Mountain School for the 2026-27 school year.

Candidates who are licensed or will have the ability to be licensed byOregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commissionby the start of the 2026-2027 School Year are encouraged to apply.

We are actively recruiting the best candidates for teaching positions, especially those from non-traditional backgrounds. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preferential consideration.

We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet all of the qualifications or do not currently possess a teaching license. If you have questions about teacher licensure, please contactMolly Lucas,Human Resource Specialist, by email or phone: [e-mail] or 541.689.3280.

Salary Range: $50,285 to $ 101,477 (depending on experience, and education)

Contract Days: 192

Generous Benefits Package including: Full family, medical, dental, and vision with PacificSource Insurance and a Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program

About Bethel

With about5,000 students in 9 schools, Bethel School District is committed to excellence in every aspect of its operation. Bethel School District is located in northwest Eugene in Oregon’s picturesque Willamette Valley. Approximately two hours south of Portland, Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and enjoys a mild climate, wonderful recreation opportunities, and a friendly atmosphere.

TheBethel community is centered around its schools and has demonstrated a high degree of trust in the school district. A $99.3 million bond measure was approved in November 2020 with a 66% Yes vote. It is the largest bond in District History. Bethel School District employees are proud of being part of what is affectionately known asthe Bethel Family.

Bethel believes in supporting the whole child and offers

• Counseling, Music, and PE Specialists in every school
• Free breakfast for all students, K - 12
• Middle School Robotics, Culinary and Digital Design programs
• Robust Career and Technical Education and college courses at Willamette HS
• Farm-to-school experiences for students through the Bethel Farm
• Trauma-informed and Restorative Practices implemented K -12
• Sources of Strength supported throughout the District

Bethel Schoolsare committedto creating safe, caring, mutually respectful environments whereallstudentsare honoredand valued for their diverse cultural backgrounds, and strengths and abilities in every instructional practice and school activity to support academic achievement and student success.

Supports Offered

Newly hired teachers receive the following support:

• Robustmentoring from a veteran teacher (staff new to the teaching profession or 1 - 2 years out of a teacher education program)
• Week-longNew Teacher Academyprior to in-service week
• On-goingcoaching and support
• Opportunities to visit and observe colleagues
• Professional Development for Constructing Meaning, ShelteredInstruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), Enhanced Core Reading Instruction (ECRI), Equity and Trauma Informed Practices

Applying:

A cover letter is required with your application. Your cover letter should address the following.

Successful candidates will:

• Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve - create a growth-mindset culture in the classroom
• Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families and colleagues
• Recognize students’ different needs, abilities, and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs, abilities, and interests
• Fully support and implement Social Emotional Learning, encouraging students to build self-awareness, self-management and relationship skills
• Possess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to be on track to meet academic goals
• Demonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging, organized and effective
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Connect well with students, families and the school community – be open to learning about others, especially those who may be different from you
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices
• Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff (be a team player)
• Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improving
• Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in teaching and education

Selection Factors

• Knowledge of educational programs offered in all schools and of basic educational techniques, as required by theposition.
• Knowledge of the basic developmental stages of a child's learning process.
• Ability to schedule the workload, manage time and meet the needs of students, the school or a program.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work with small groups andindividual students.
• Ability to prepare materials for lesson plans and adapt, as needed, to meet the needs of students.
• Ability to interact positively with children and adults, andobserveindividualstudent abilities.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability toestablishandmaintaineffective working relationships with students, administrators, parents and co-workers.
• Ability to safely and proficientlyoperatestandard office and audio-visual equipment, as required by theposition.
• Ability tomaintainan appropriate and legal level of confidentialityregardingstudents, staff, and otherindividuals.
• Ability tomaintainregular, predictable and prompt attendance.

Minimum qualifications:

• Possess an Oregon Teaching License valid for assignment by start of the school year
• Ability to implement Culturally Proficient skills and strategies
• Successfully pass fingerprinting, criminal, Oregon Department of Education, and TSPC background checks

Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.

For information regarding this position, please emailLogan Grasseth, Student Services Director.

To apply, please follow the link toTalentEd SchoolSpring

Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.

If you are an in-district employee and wish to be considered for this position, please indicate your interest in writing toRemie Calalang,Assistant Superintendent, by 4:00 p.m. on April 17, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practices Act, Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY	DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE	AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Bethel School District, an equal opportunity employer, complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the, Fair Employment Practice Act, Title IX Regulations and Section 504 of PL 93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.	The District is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989.	Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Remie Calalang, Assistant Superintendent, at [phone] for additional information or assistance.

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