Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist

Centennial-Sd-28j; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual $2,000 stipend

192 contract days

Job summary

Centennial School District 28J in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist (Multilingual Preferred) to support student academics and daily living skills through IEP-aligned instruction and collaboration with families.

The role is 1.0 FTE, 192 contract days, 8:00am-4:00pm, with a salary range of $54,641 to $109,282 per year. A $2,000 annual stipend is available for qualified staff.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred: prior job related experience.
• Postgraduate Certificate or higher preferred in Special Education.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a program focused on socialization/communication, life skills, and academics.
• Adapt lessons to meet IEP goals for individual students.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians to support student progress and home goals.
• Assess students' social and academic needs to inform placement and success.
• Direct instructional assistants and volunteers to deliver effective instruction.
• Instruct students with individualized needs to build academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills.
• Manage student behavior to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Prepare teaching materials and progress reports to document goals and outcomes.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate degree

TSPC Licensure with Special Education endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist

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This job is also posted in Centennial School District 28J

Job Details

Job ID: 5919277

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 14, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist (Multilingual Preferred)

LOCATION: Building (TBD)

FTE: 1.0

WORK HOURS: 8:00am - 4:00pm

CONTRACT DAYS: 192

SALARY: $54,641 - $109,282 Annually

START DATE: September 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Note: Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist positions are eligible for a $2,000 annual stipend.

Job Purpose Statement/s: The position of Teacher – Special Education/Learning Specialist is for the purpose/s of facilitating Special Education student success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop a program comprised of the following areas: socialization/communication, life skills, and academics. Components to include in each of the aforementioned areas include self-determination, communication, technology and independence;
• Adapt lessons for the purpose of implementing IEP goals and meeting special needs of individual students;
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers’ expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom/mental health goals in the home environment;
• Assess students’ social and academic needs (e.g. behavioral, motor development, communication, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating students and family requirements, placement and success of the program;
• Collaborate with school personnel, agencies and community agencies (e.g. social service agencies, caretakers, etc.) for the purpose of developing and modifying the program to maximize the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum;
• Direct instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students;
• Instruct students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate academic interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study;
• Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment;
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (i.e. grades, attendance, and anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and provide documentation of teacher and student progress.

Other Job Functions:

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to continue the development and implementation of a K-12 program that focuses on student independence;
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations;
• Administer medication, first aid, and/or health care requirements as may be required for the purpose of providing specialized treatment and/or monitoring medical conditions of students;
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities;
• Participate in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.

Job Requirements – Qualifications:

• Experience Preferred: Prior job related experience.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance, address student health care needs.

Knowledge of appropriate special education category (learning, severely, communication, visually and/or physically handicapped) age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet scheduling deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/stooping/crouching/reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.

Ability to speak a second language preferred.

• Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Proper TSPC Licensure with Special Education endorsement required.

Terms of Employment: 192 days per year. Salary to be established by collective bargaining agreement.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff Personnel.

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $54,641 to $109,282 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Postgraduate Certificate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Denise Wright , Director of Student Services
• District Office
• Email: [e-mail]