Special Ed Teacher — Life Skills (Temp, OR)

TALMADGE MIDDLE SCHOOL; Independence (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

TALMADGE MIDDLE SCHOOL in Independence, Oregon seeks a Temporary 26-27 School Year Special Education Teacher focused on Basic Life Skills. The role requires Oregon licensure with a Special Education Endorsement and the ability to work with diverse learners under IDEA.

Ideal candidates will be bilingual English/Spanish with ESOL endorsement and have experience implementing IEPs, progress monitoring, and collaboration with general education staff to support student success.

Qualifications

• Oregon teaching license with Special Education endorsement and grade level authorization.
• Experience with students with a wide range of disabilities.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations and procedures.
• Differentiated instruction experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and model a respectful learning environment.
• Plan and implement instruction following district goals and IEPs.
• Collaborate with regular education teachers to adapt instructional programs.
• Coordinate evaluations and IEP meetings with district specialists.
• Maintain confidential student records and progress data.
• Use data-based progress monitoring to track student performance.

Skills

Collaboration

IEP understanding

Communication

Job description

TALMADGE MIDDLE SCHOOL in Independence, Oregon seeks a Temporary 26-27 School Year Special Education Teacher focused on Basic Life Skills. The role requires Oregon licensure with a Special Education Endorsement and the ability to work with diverse learners under IDEA.

Ideal candidates will be bilingual English/Spanish with ESOL endorsement and have experience implementing IEPs, progress monitoring, and collaboration with general education staff to support student success.