Specialist

Willamette ESD; Salem (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Willamette Education Service District in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a full-time Specialist to support early learning for children birth to five with disabilities. The successful candidate will join the Early Learning Department and operate within a 190-day calendar, beginning August 21, 2026.

This role requires a Master’s in Special Education or progress toward one (or a Bachelor’s plus relevant experience for authorization).

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Special Education or progress toward a Master’s degree, or a Bachelor’s degree with experience enabling authorization under the Oregon Department of Education specialist authorization.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education.
• Experience with preschool children with disabilities birth to five years.
• Evaluation/assessment experience for children birth to five years.

Responsibilities

• Will work as a member of the Early Learning Department and follow a 190-day calendar.
• Additional duties are described in the official job description and the salary schedule.

Skills

Early childhood practices

Assessment experience

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Bachelor's degree + authorization experience

Job description

VACANCY NOTICE

Specialist

Opens: September 2 2026

Closes:Open until filled

General Information

Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for afull-time (40 hours per week) Specialist position.

This position requires aMasters Degree or significant progress toward a Masters degree from a four-year college or university in Special Education or Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education or a combination of a bachelors degree and experience that would allow the individual to obtain authorization under the Oregon Department of Education specialist authorization. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education. Experience at preschool level for children with disabilities birth to five years of age. Evaluation/assessment experience for children birth to five years of age.

Successful candidate will work as a member of theEarly Learning Departmentand will follow a190-daycalendar.This position will be based at the Willamette ESDMarion Center in Salem ORand will beginAugust 21 2026.

Duties Responsibilities & Qualifications

Please review thejob descriptionfor specific duties responsibilities and qualifications of this position.

Salary and Benefits

• This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) licensed position represented by Willamette Valley Education Association.
• Placement on the Willamette ESD licensed salary schedule $* will be commensurate with applicants qualifications relevant training experience and prorated according to start date. Salary and benefits shown are based upon full-time employment (1.0 FTE) for the entire school year contract period. *Salaries shown are based upon 2023-2026 Licensed bargaining agreement and are subject to change based upon the outcome of new collective bargaining agreement.

• Willamette ESD supports payment for health dental and vision insurance premiums for eligibleemployees. Employer-paid PERS holidays sick leave and personal days are also provided to eligibleemployees. To view a summary of benefits please clickhere.

Willamette Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace community of equity diversity and inclusion that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to creating conditions that provide respect support and opportunity for all to thrive. The WESD values representation and recognizes that excellent candidates come from many different backgrounds. For more information about WESDs non-discrimination policy including contact information of staff designated to respond to questions of discrimination and the WESDs discrimination complaint process and procedures please visit accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director at for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the ESD for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1- or 711.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veterans disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215.

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