Special Education Behavior Teacher (Temporary for remaining 2026/27 SY)

JEFFERSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

Sick and Personal Days

Job summary

JEFFERSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL in Madras, Oregon seeks a Special Education Behavior Teacher (Temporary for remaining 2026/27 SY) to support students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This role focuses on direct instruction in skill deficit areas and collaboration with general education staff to implement behavior plans.

The position offers a prorated salary between $52,317 and $102,607 plus a prorated $10,000 SPED stipend, 190 contract days, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Valid TSPC with proper endorsements or ability to obtain before start date.
• Standards of moral character as required of all Oregon licensed educators (OAR 584-005-0005).
• Special Education Experience preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction in social, functional, and behavioral skills to students with significant educational needs.
• Assist general education teachers with behavior intervention strategies and IEP implementation.
• Follow federal, state and district procedures for IEP development and review.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

TSPC Licensure/Endorsements

Job description

Special Education Behavior Teacher (Temporary for remaining 2026/27 SY)

JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J JEFFERSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL - Madras, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J

Job Details

Job ID: 5940414

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Position Type: Temporary

Job Description

POSITION: Special EducationBehavior Teacher (Temporary for remaining 2026/27 SY)

LOCATION: Jefferson County Middle School

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

START DATE: October 5, 2026

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION

Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You’ll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It’s the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Behavior Support Special Education Teacher, serves as a specialist for students who experience a significant impact to their educational achievement due to social, emotional and behavioral skill development, and who require support services in order to access and benefit from general education instruction.

The Behavior Support Teacher provides direct instruction within specific skill deficit areas that may negatively affect academic progress. Areas of direct instruction may include but are not limited to social skills, functional academic skills, social/emotional/behavioral skill development, problem solving, executive functioning, self-regulation, organization and self-management. Additionally, the Behavior Support Teacher may assist general education classroom teachers with appropriate behavior intervention strategies and implementation of behavior intervention plans.

The Behavior Support Teacher will follow the federal, state and district procedural safeguards regarding individual education plan development and implementation.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Valid TSPC with proper endorsements or ability to obtain prior to position start date.
• Have standards of moral character as required of all Oregon licensed educators (OAR 584-005-0005).
• Special Education Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree.
• 3 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher in an Educational Resource Center.
• Bilingual Spanish

COMPENSATION

• Salary: $52,317-$102,607(prorated for remainder of school year)
• SPED Stipend: $10,000 (prorated for remainder of school year)
• Contract Days: 190
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance, AD&D, Long term disability included (Optional insurances available)
• Personal and Sick days
• JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution

Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

• Brent Walsh , Principal
• JEFFERSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]