Special Education Teacher- Structured Learning Center

Junction City Sd 69; Junction City (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Junction City School District is seeking a licensed Special Education Teacher to lead instruction in the Structured Learning Center. The role includes designing and adapting instructional programs for students with special needs, managing cases, and training Instructional Assistants.

The district emphasizes data-driven decision making, IEP development and meetings, and collaboration with families and staff to support each student’s growth and success.

Qualifications

• Oregon teaching license with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience addressing needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Ability to develop and implement IEPs and participate in IEP meetings.
• Use data to drive instructional decisions and progress monitoring.
• Knowledge of PBIS and behavior intervention planning.
• Familiarity with assistive technology and RTI processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and adapt instructional programs for students with special needs.
• Provide case management and maintain student files.
• Supervise, train, and direct Instructional Assistants.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver well-planned instruction using evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate testing, placement, and conferencing activities.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

IEP implementation & meetings

PBIS / behavior management

Collaboration with staff

Instructional planning & adaptation

Assistive technology knowledge

Time/workload management

Communication with parents

Education

Oregon SPED teaching license

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

The person in this position will work under the supervision of the district’s special programs director and the building principal and is responsible for teaching students in the Structured Learning Center. This person will be responsible for providing, designing and adapting instructional programs for the special educational needs of identified students in a variety of settings, as well as case management of student files. This individual must work cooperatively with other members of the staff to provide students with a well-planned, organized instructional program utilizing data and evidence-based practices. This person is also responsible for directing and training Instructional Assistants.

The Junction City School District awards full experience credit for teaching experience outside of the district and picks up the employees' share of Public Retirement System (PERS) contributions. Every licensed Special Educator receives anannual6% stipend and SLC Teachers receive a retention bonus of $1,500 at the end of the first 3 years they are employed by the district. Beginning the 4th year, the District pays an annual stiped of 3% of their annual salary.Special Education Teachers havean additional three contract days added to their calendar that are not reflected in the salary range on the posting.

Qualifications Required

1. Current Oregon Teaching License with a Special Education endorsement;
2. Experience with meeting the specialized needs of students with a range of moderate to severe disabilities;
3. Ability to provide appropriate instruction to students based on diagnosed needs;
4. Skills in using data to make instructional decisions;
5. Demonstrated behavior management techniques (PBIS);
6. Proficient in developing and implementing effective behavior intervention plans;
7. Knowledge of facilitated communication strategies;
8. Experience with assistive technology;
9. Understand and adhere to special education law requirements;
10. Ability to effectively manage time and workload to cover testing, placement, teaching, conferencing, and file management;
11. Ability to write, implement, and follow up on IEPs for specific students in need of specialized instruction and facilitate IEP meetings;
12. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, administrators, students, parents, and patrons;
13. Ability to convey to parents and teachers the students’ learning abilities and needs;
14. Ability to provide direction and training to instructional assistants who are assigned to assist with student instruction;
15. Knowledge of RTI (Response to Intervention);
16. Ability to meet the Junction City School District Standards of Competent Teacher Performance and the Oregon Standards for Professional Educators.

Qualifications Desired

1. Possession of or ability to obtain a current First Aid/CPR card.

Junction City School Districtis committed to building a diverse staff thatis fully representative of ourstudents and community. We stronglyencourageapplications from candidates of color and multilingual candidates.