Teacher Learning Specialist (SPED Teacher) Long-Term Substitute

Gladstone School District; Gladstone (OR); Presencial; USD 58 000 - 109 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Gladstone School District is seeking a Teacher Learning Specialist (SPED) as a long-term substitute at Kraxberger Middle School in Gladstone, Oregon. The role requires a valid Oregon SPED endorsement and experience in special education to teach and support students with diverse disabilities.

You will plan and implement IEP-based instruction, collaborate with general education staff, and participate in IEP meetings and district initiatives.

Qualificações

• Requires Oregon Teaching License with appropriate SPED endorsement and highly qualified status.
• Experience and/or training in special education is required.
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines for special education and compliance.
• Ability to implement evidence-based practices for students with diverse disabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Plan and implement individualized instruction based on students' IEPs.
• Apply learning theory and diverse instructional strategies for individual students.
• Assess student learning and maintain progress data and reports as required.
• Collaborate with general education staff to integrate instructional goals.
• Lead IEP meetings and write IEPs addressing student goals and needs.
• Coordinate with district RTI framework to teach groups when assigned.
• Attend staff and district meetings; participate in committees as requested.

Conhecimentos

Special education knowledge

IEP development

Collaboration with staff

Data records management

Behavior intervention strategies

Formação académica

Oregon Teaching License with SPED endorsement

Ferramentas

Student information systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Teacher Learning Specialist (SPED Teacher) Long-Term Substitute

Job Description

Classification: Licensed, Temporary
Supervised by: Building Administrator & Director of Special Services
Shift: 8 hour day (1.0 FTE)
Assignment Duration: Approximately November - January 2026. The length of this assignment may extend.
Application Deadline: November 4, 2026
Start date: ASAP

Walter L. Kraxberger Middle School has an opening for a Temporary Long-Term Substitute Teacher Learning Specialist for the 2026/2027 school year!

Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.

General Description of the position

To teach and actively engage students with a variety of disabilities utilizing strategies appropriate to their intellectual, developmental, social/emotional and behavioral needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Oregon Teaching License with appropriate special education endorsement(s) and highly qualified status.
• Experience and/or training in the field of special education.
• Physical and emotional stamina sufficient to perform duties of the position.
• Knowledge of State and Federal guidelines for special education and of the compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
• Technology skills sufficient to perform the essential functions required for the position.
• Other qualifications as may be established by the school district.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Plan and implement individualized instruction based on students' IEPs.
• Apply learning theory and employ a variety of instructional strategies as appropriate to the individual students in the class.
• Assess student learning and keep accurate progress data and reports as may be required by law and school district policy.
• Take all reasonable precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials and facilities.
• Communicates with students, parents and other staff concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Assist in determining and evaluating educational goals consistent with district philosophy and implement those goals by instruction and other action.
• Collaborate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods, and the development of district curriculum and its implementation in the classroom.
• Leads the evaluation planning team, completes assessments, and analyzes results. Collaborates with school psychologist and others to integrate evaluation findings into an educational plan for each student.
• Writes IEPs addressing students' educational goals and needs and leads the IEP team.
• Adheres to federal, state and local policies and procedures as related to special education processes and documents.
• Collaborates with each student's general education teacher (s) to jointly organize and implement an instructional plan, co-teach as agreed and regularly communicate regarding student needs.
• Work with the district RTI framework to teach groups of students as assigned.
• Assist in the selection of instructional materials.
• Assist in the administration and implementation of policies and rules governing student conduct.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings at the building and district level.
• Attend meetings and carry out co-curricular activity assignments and serve on school and district committees upon request.
• Strive to grow professionally through an on-going program designed to enhance teaching and student learning.
• Supervise students in classroom and other settings.
• Be familiar with respective building philosophy and adhere to policies.
• Assist in preparing budget and instructional material requests for inclusion in the district budget.
• Be knowledgeable regarding federal and state laws and school district policies affecting curriculum and/or instruction in the classroom.
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of disabilities and their impact on students' development and learning.
• Skill in developing interpersonal relationships with other staff, parents and students.
• Ability to maintain accurate records in a timely fashion.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws that pertain to special education.
• Skill in working with students with a variety of disabilities.
• Ability to accurately assess students on an individual basis.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn systematic behavioral intervention strategies up to and including restraint.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $57,680 to $108,610 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Gladstone School District Kraxberger Middle School - Gladstone, Oregon

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This job is also posted in GLADSTONE SD 115

Contact Information

• Yvonne Villa , HR Specialist
• Gladstone School District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]