Teacher - Special Education, Learning Essentials 1 (Temporary)

Gresham Barlow School District; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Gresham Barlow School District seeks a Teacher - Special Education for Learning Essentials 1 (LE1) at Highland Elementary School. This is a temporary contract for the 2026-2027 school year with a 1.00 FTE workload.

Qualified candidates must hold Oregon licensure in Special Education and a current First Aid Card. Salary is prorated based on FTE and dates, with eligibility for stipends as noted.

Qualifications

• State of Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement.
• Current First Aid Card.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students with individualized special needs to develop academic, interpersonal, self-management, and daily living skills.
• Document teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes.
• Provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding progress, expectations and goals.
• Ensure access to general education curriculum and non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible.

Education

State of Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement

Current First Aid Card

Job description

Teacher - Special Education, Learning Essentials 1 (Temporary) JobID: 3577

• Position Type:
  Certified/Licensed Special Education/ Teacher - Learning Essentials 1 (LE1)
• Date Posted:
  9/1/2026
• Location:
  Highland Elementary School
• Date Available:
  09/14/2026

Teacher - Special Education, LE 1

Highland Elementary School

Temporary Contract in 2026-2027 School Year Only

1.00 FTE

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 $50,921 - $100,852 (Based on 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 $2,760 for the 2026-2027 School Year.
• As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $1,854 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