TOSA - Inclusion Specialist

Gresham Barlow School District; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 53,165 - 110,484; Full time

Job summary

Gresham Barlow School District is seeking an Inclusion Specialist to support the Structured Skills Center within Student Support Services. The role focuses on implementing Special Education programs across instruction, compliance, and behavior support for staff at the Center.

The position requires an Oregon teaching license with Special Education endorsement and a current First Aid Card, with responsibilities including staff training, behavior support, and collaboration with the Program Director

Qualifications

• License and evidence of insurability.
• Current First Aid Card required or to be obtained within the district.
• Holds an Oregon SPED license, or related credential, by start date.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide training for licensed and classified staff on inclusive instructional strategies.
• Deliver specially designed instruction in behavior when needed.
• Facilitate assessments and required paperwork (MD Review, FBA, BIP) at program level.
• Train staff on Behavior Intervention Plans and complete related paperwork.
• Support case managers with compliant IEP writing and Synergy usage.
• Attend special services team meetings as needed.
• Communicate with parents, agencies, and district staff about assigned students.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Oregon SPED license

First Aid Certification

Tools

Synergy

Job description

Openings as of 7/19/2026

TOSA - Inclusion Specialist

Student Support Services Office

195/196 Contract Days

Permanent Contract

1.00 FTE

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com

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.

Notes on equity and outreach have been retained as part of the original description where appropriate. Non-qualifying statements and promotional language have been minimized to focus on the role.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Inclusion Specialist will work with the Structured Skills Center Program Director to implement Special Education Programs in the areas of instruction, compliance, and behavior support for all staff at the Structured Skills Center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, Experience, Licensure, and Certification

• License and evidence of insurability
• Current First Aid Card Required or to be obtained within the district.
• Holds an Oregon special education teacher, social work, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, or school psychologist license, or has the potential of earning one by start date
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with students with disabilities
• Knowledge of Regular and Special Education Law

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective and demonstrated skills in:
  • Communication, both in writing and orally
  • Conflict resolution
  • Interpersonal skills with individuals, teams, and groups (student, parent, educator, specialist, administrator, and support staff)
  • Working collaboratively with various groups within the school and in the community Providing curriculum and instructional strategy consultation
  • Presenting to small and large groups for staff development
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving and development of solutions
  • Planning and facilitating meetings

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide training for licensed and classified staff for the purpose of building capacity in the areas of instruction, compliance, and behavior, with a focus on inclusive strategies
• Deliver Specially Designed Instruction in behavior for students who have a need for a specialist beyond instruction provided at the building level
• Facilitate Manifestation Determination Review, Functional Behavior Assessments, Safety Plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans at the program level and complete the resulting paperwork
  • Develop and maintain individual and program data collection systems.
• Train school staff on Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Track students placed on abbreviated day programs and assist teams in completing required paperwork and planning to increase the students' day
• Assist in the ongoing monitoring of Special Education programs, processes, and documentation through the ODE Improvement Process
  • Support Case Managers in compliant IEP writing
  • Train and provide ongoing support for case managers with Synergy
• May need to fill in for vacant positions
• May need to design instruction for non-SPED licensed teachers
• Attending special services team meetings in the program, as needed
• Communicate adequately and effectively with parents of assigned students, other agencies, districts, and individuals on behalf of assigned students, as needed
• Regularly communicate with the Program Director on assigned students, programs, and buildings
• Have prompt and regular attendance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to:
• Sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Talk and hear conversations
• Use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive movement such as keyboarding
• Reach for and handle objects
• Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly focus on a computer screen
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 15-45 pounds may also be required on occasion

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed
• Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to students, staff, and district operations
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting
• Exercising prudent judgment
• Work independently in the performance of routine duties
• Follow all District policies and work procedures
• Utilize the District's electronics systems and applications only for purposes related to the position
• Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

Note:This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Postings current as of 7/19/2026 3:34:09 AM CST.

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