Special Education Teacher - Life Skills - Sam Boardman Elementary School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Coaching opportunities

Small class sizes

Cutting edge technology

Job summary

A local educational institution in Boardman, Oregon, is hiring a Special Education Teacher for Life Skills starting August 17, 2026. The position requires full Oregon licensure with an endorsement in Special Education and a Highly Qualified status. Applicants will receive a competitive salary ranging from $56,977 to $102,343 and enjoy excellent facilities and coaching opportunities. Additionally, there is a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment for both students and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach Life Skills to Special Education students.
• Facilitate small class sizes with cutting edge technology.
• Participate in professional development and coaching opportunities.

Skills

Full Oregon licensure with endorsement in Special Education

Highly Qualified status

Job description

Morrow County School District has an opening for aSpecial Education Teacher- Life Skills at Sam Boardman Elementary School in Boardman, 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 2220 students and 320 staff.

School 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).

Facilities and Resources

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

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 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.

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.