Temporary Special Education Teacher- Structured Learning Center 24-25 - Temporary

Junction City Sd 69; Junction City (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend 6%

Retention bonus $1,500 after 3 years

PERS contributions covered

Job summary

Junction City School District in Oregon is seeking a temporary Special Education Teacher to work in the Structured Learning Center, May 19, 2025 through June 13, 2025. You will design and implement instructional programs for students with moderate to severe disabilities and manage student data and files.

The role involves directing and training Instructional Assistants, collaborating with staff, and adhering to Oregon Special Education laws.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon Teaching License with a Special Education endorsement.
• Experience meeting the specialized needs of students with a range of moderate to severe disabilities.
• Ability to provide instruction based on diagnosed needs and data-driven decisions.
• Ability to write, implement, and follow up on IEPs for students needing specialized instruction.
• Ability to train instructional assistants assigned to student instruction.
• Knowledge of RTI (Response to Intervention).
• Knowledge of facilitated communication strategies.
• Ability to manage testing, placement, conferencing, and file management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, parents, and staff.
• Adherence to special education law requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in the Structured Learning Center.
• Design and adapt instructional programs for identified students based on data.
• Manage student files and case management responsibilities.
• Direct and train Instructional Assistants.
• Work cooperatively with staff, administrators, students, parents, and patrons.
• Coordinate and participate in IEP meetings and follow-ups.

Skills

Special Education

PBIS

IEP development

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration with staff

Assistive technology

Education

Oregon teaching license with Special Education endorsement

Tools

PBIS programs

Assistive technology tools

Job description

This position is temporary from May 19, 2025 through June 13, 2025

The person in this position will work under the supervision of the district’s special programs director and the building principal and is responsible for teaching students in the Structured Learning Center. This person will be responsible for providing, designing and adapting instructional programs for the special educational needs of identified students in a variety of settings, as well as case management of student files. This individual must work cooperatively with other members of the staff to provide students with a well-planned, organized instructional program utilizing data and evidence-based practices. This person is also responsible for directing and training Instructional Assistants.

The Junction City School District awards full experience credit for teaching experience outside of the district and picks up the employees' share of Public Retirement System (PERS) contributions. Every licensed Special Educator receives anannual6% stipend and SLC Teachers receive a retention bonus of $1,500 at the end of the first 3 years they are employed by the district. Beginning the 4th year, the District pays an annual stiped of 3% of their annual salary.Special Education Teachers havean additional three contract days added to their calendar that are not reflected in the salary range on the posting.

Qualifications Required

1. Current Oregon Teaching License with a Special Education endorsement;
2. Experience with meeting the specialized needs of students with a range of moderate to severe disabilities;
3. Ability to provide appropriate instruction to students based on diagnosed needs;
4. Skills in using data to make instructional decisions;
5. Demonstrated behavior management techniques (PBIS);
6. Proficient in developing and implementing effective behavior intervention plans;
7. Knowledge of facilitated communication strategies;
8. Experience with assistive technology;
9. Understand and adhere to special education law requirements;
10. Ability to effectively manage time and workload to cover testing, placement, teaching, conferencing, and file management;
11. Ability to write, implement, and follow up on IEPs for specific students in need of specialized instruction and facilitate IEP meetings;
12. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, administrators, students, parents, and patrons;
13. Ability to convey to parents and teachers the students’ learning abilities and needs;
14. Ability to provide direction and training to instructional assistants who are assigned to assist with student instruction;
15. Knowledge of RTI (Response to Intervention);
16. Ability to meet the Junction City School District Standards of Competent Teacher Performance and the Oregon Standards for Professional Educators.

Qualifications Desired

1. Possession of or ability to obtain a current First Aid/CPR card.

Junction City School Districtis committed to building a diverse staff thatis fully representative of ourstudents and community. We stronglyencourageapplications from candidates of color and multilingual candidates.