Special Education Teacher - Elementary Life Skills

Gib Olinger Elementary School; Milton-Freewater (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

1% bonus for living in the district

Job summary

Gib Olinger Elementary School in Milton-Freewater, Oregon is seeking a Special Education Teacher - Elementary Life Skills. The role focuses on instruction and IEP development for students with cognitive disabilities, using ABA/TEACCH approaches and community-based training to foster independence.

Ideal candidates will hold an Oregon Teaching License and a Special Education Endorsement, with strong collaboration skills for multidisciplinary teams and families.

Qualifications

• Possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Teaching License.
• Possess or be able to obtain a Special Education Endorsement.
• Culturally proficient skills and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Write and implement IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Use data to inform instructional decisions and adjust teaching strategies.
• Provide instruction aligned with Oregon graduation requirements.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and families to support student progress.
• Implement evidence-based strategies such as ABA, TEACCH, PECS, or similar.

Skills

Culturally proficient

Education

Oregon Teaching License

Special Education Endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Elementary Life Skills

Milton-Freewater UNIFIED SD 7 Gib Olinger Elementary School - Milton-Freewater, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in MILTON-FREEWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Details

Job ID: 5959092

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Milton-Freewater Oregon is a multi-cultural community located in the northeast corner of the state within ten miles of Walla Walla Washington. Milton Freewater School Districtis an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations in employment and school district programs. For more information, please see the District’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy . The District is now taking applications for the following position:

Special Education Teacher - Elementary Life Skills

Successful candidates will:

• Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve - create a growth-mindset culture in the classroom
• 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
• Recognize students’ different needs, abilities and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs, abilities and interests
• Responsible for both instruction and writing IEPs
• Familiar with Oregon graduation requirements
• Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in working with students with cognitive disabilities, life skills need, and/or intensive behavioral challenges.
• Have experience implementing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs), functional behavior assessments (FBAs), and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Be skilled in teaching adaptive behavior, self-help skills, community-based instruction, and functional academics.
• Maintain a structured, predictable, and positive learning environment that supports communication, regulation, and independence.
• Implement evidence-based strategies and supports such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH, PECS, or other structured teaching frameworks.
• Remain calm, patient, and solution-oriented when working through behavioral incidents or dysregulation.

Minimum qualifications:

• Possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Teaching License
• Possess or be able to obtain a Special Education Endorsement
• Culturally proficient skills and strategies

Highly desirable qualifications:

• Bilingual, preferably Spanish/English
• Training or certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), or similar behavioral strategies.
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs for students with significant disabilities, including transition planning for post-secondary outcomes (employment, independent living, community access).
• Experience supporting paraprofessionals or educational assistants, including modeling and coaching best practices.
• Comfort with assistive technology, augmentative communication devices (e.g., Go Talks, AAC apps), and other supports for non-verbal or minimally verbal students.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practices and de-escalation strategies.
• Multiple endorsements

Compensation:

Position starts as soon as possible. Current salary range is $48,288.00 - $89,058.00 (depending on level of experience and education and prorated start date). The Milton Freewater School district offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• District paid benefits with the public employee retirement system (PERS)
• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 1% bonus for living in the Milton Freewater School District area.(for the entire school year)

Selection Timeline:

Job Position Posted: October 13, 2026

Job Position Closes: Open Until Filled

Timeline:First review on October 19, 2026

Position Type: Full Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Life Skills

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Janet Millar , HR Specialist
• 1020 S. Mill St.
• Milton-Freewater, Oregon 97862
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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