Special Education Teacher - Life Skills - A.C. Houghton Elementary School

Anova Education; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 56,977 - 102,343; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Cutting edge technology

Professional Development

Coaching opportunities

Abundant recreational activities

Job summary

Anova Education seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher - Life Skills for A.C. Houghton Elementary School in Irrigon, Oregon, starting August 17, 2026. Candidates must have or be able to obtain full Oregon licensure with a Special Education endorsement and must be Highly Qualified. The role offers a competitive salary package, a 4-day school week, and opportunities for professional development. Morrow County School District provides a supportive and resource-rich environment for teaching.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain full Oregon licensure with an endorsement in Special Education.
• Must be Highly Qualified.

Responsibilities

• Teach Life Skills to students with special needs.
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.
• Maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Special Education Endorsement

Highly Qualified Status

Job description

Overview

Morrow County School District has an opening for a Special Education Teacher- Life Skills at A.C. Houghton Elementary School in Irrigon, Oregon, beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Candidate must possess or be able to obtain full Oregon licensure with an endorsement in Special Education, and must be Highly Qualified. This position has 10 extended days in the contract and an additional stipend.

Projected starting date: August 17, 2026.

Morrow County is located in rural north central Oregon, bordered on the north by the Columbia River and timbered by the Umatilla National Forest on the southern border. There are 9 campuses, approximately 2,220 students and 320 staff.

Schedule and Compensation

• 4 Day School Week
• 150 Student days
• 171 Licensed Staff Days
• Competitive salary and benefits package. Morrow County School District, unlike many districts, currently pays the employee’s portion of PERS bringing the comparable total compensation to a range of $56,977-$102,343 (2026/27 Salary Schedule TBD).

• Cutting edge technology
• Small class sizes
• Outstanding facilities
• Professional Development
• Coaching opportunities
• Abundant recreational activities

Responsibilities and Requirements

The applicant must possess or be able to obtain full Oregon licensure with a Special Education endorsement and must be Highly Qualified.

Application Requirements

The applicant must submit the following items online through Recruit & Hire Online Application Form:

• Cover Letter
• Professional Resume
• Letters of Recommendation (3 required)
• Complete all required steps of the application form

The cover letter must include interest in the position as well as current licensure status information. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is complete. Only complete applications will be considered. Successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Morrow County School District prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans’ status, or genetic information in providing education or access to benefits of education services, activities, and programs in accordance with Titles IV and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and other civil rights or discrimination issues; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008; and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008.