Temporary Special Education Teacher – Impactful Work

Gresham-Barlow School District 10J; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

REY Academy seeks a dedicated Teacher - Special Education to support students with diverse needs in a Least Restrictive Environment. You will implement approved curricula, document progress, and ensure access to grade-level content with non-disabled peers where possible, while maintaining a safe, supportive classroom.

The role involves collaboration with families, school personnel, and community agencies to tailor instructional plans and monitor student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current federal and state laws pertaining to the provision of special education.
• 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, age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code.
• Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, manage meetings, maintain records, and build relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Communicate effectively under stressful conditions and model appropriate school behavior.
• Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying immobile students and safe student handling.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students with individualized special needs to develop academic, interpersonal, self-management, and daily living skills.
• Manage classroom and individual student behavior for a safe learning environment.
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (IEPs, FBA/BIP, grades, attendance) for lesson implementation.
• Assess students for eligibility into special education.
• Collaborate with school personnel and community agencies to maximize outcomes.
• Direct instructional assistants and volunteers to support the program.
• Adapt lessons to meet IEP goals and student needs.
• Advise parents/guardians on progress and home strategies.
• Facilitate required meetings for assigned students with disabilities.

Skills

Special education laws

Motivation skills

Communication

Direct support personnel

Performance evaluation

Health care needs

Special education eligibilities

Mobility

Classroom management

Stressful situations communication

Education

Teaching Credential for Special Education

First aid/CPR

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

No Child Left Behind Qualified

Job description

REY Academy seeks a dedicated Teacher - Special Education to support students with diverse needs in a Least Restrictive Environment. You will implement approved curricula, document progress, and ensure access to grade-level content with non-disabled peers where possible, while maintaining a safe, supportive classroom.

The role involves collaboration with families, school personnel, and community agencies to tailor instructional plans and monitor student outcomes.