Teacher - Special Education, Educational Resource Classroom (ERC) (Temporary)

Gresham-Barlow School District 10J; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

195/196 day contract

Specialty stipend

Multilingual stipend

Job summary

Gresham-Barlow School District 10J seeks a Teacher - Special Education for the 2026-2027 school year. This 1.00 FTE, 195/196 day contract position is based in the Student Support Services Office and offers a pathway to support diverse learners in a least restrictive environment.

The ideal candidate holds an Oregon Special Education teaching license and a current First Aid Card, with duties spanning IEPs, progress reports, and collaboration with families and staff. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• State of Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement.
• First Aid Card is required.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing: Teaching Credential for Special Education; First aid/CPR; Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students with individualized special needs to develop academics, social, and daily living skills.
• Manage classroom and student behavior to provide a safe learning environment.
• Prepare materials and reports (IEPs, FBA/BIPs, grades, attendance) to document progress.
• Assess students for eligibility into special education.
• Collaborate with staff and community agencies to maximize student outcomes.
• Direct instructional assistants and volunteers to support the program.

Skills

Motivate students

Communicate across diverse backgrounds

Direct support personnel

Evaluate performance

Health care needs awareness

Education

Teaching Credential for Special Education

Job description

195 Contract Days
Temporary Contract for 2026-2027 School Year Only
1.00 FTE
Teacher - Special Education, ERC
Student Support Services Office

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.

Qualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement and current First Aid Card.

Compensation: Salary and Stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.

• 2026-2027 Annual Salary Range $53,165 - $110,484 (195/196 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.
• This position is eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $3,023 for the 2026-2027 School Year.
• As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,000 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

Job Summary

The job of "Teacher - Special Education" is done for the purpose(s) of facilitating Special Education student success in the least restrictive environment in the areas ofacademics, interpersonal/social skills, self management, and activities of daily living through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, and to ensure access to general education curriculum and non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible.

Essential Job Functions

• Instruct students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate academic, interpersonal, self management, and daily living skills (e.g. toileting / hygiene) through a defined course of study
• Manages classroom and individual student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment
• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. Individualized Education Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, progress reports, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress
• Assesses students for eligibility into special education
• Assesses student's social needs (e.g. behavioral, motor development, communication, etc.) and academic needs (e.g. developmental level, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating student learning and support requirements, placement and success of the special education program
• Collaborates with school personnel and community agencies (e.g. social service agencies, caretakers, etc.) for the purpose of developing and modifying the program to maximize the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective special education program and addressing the needs of individual students
• Adapts lesson(s) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
• Facilitates special education meetings for assigned students with or suspected of having disabilities
• Ensures required timelines, processes and procedures, documentation and student record requirements are followed according to district policy and state law
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies
• Ensures compliance with student confidentiality in verbal, written, electronic, and filing/organizational strategies
• Prompt and regular attendance

Other Job Functions

• Administers medication, first aid and/or health care requirements as may be required for the purpose of providing specialized treatment and/or monitoring medical conditions of students
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications

• Knowledge of current federal and state laws pertaining to the provision of special education
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance, address student health care needs
• Knowledge of and ability to work with all special education eligibilities (learning, severely, communication, visually and/or physically handicapped), age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code
• Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks (e.g. effectively organize and facilitate meetings related to multiple issues), maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and other school personnel, and meet scheduling deadlines
• Communicate effectively under stressful conditions. Model appropriate school behavior
• Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/transferring immobile students, physical interventions of small and large students when necessary, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/accommodation/field of vision
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Teaching Credential for Special Education appropriate level of instruction and No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified status. First aid/CPR, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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