Special Education Teacher – Structured Skills Classroom                                                                                               Russell Elementary School                                                                            

2024-2025 School Year   

Salary Range: $50,756 - $99,021, PLUS employer-paid retirement, and generous benefits package                                   

Hours:  40 hours per week

Days:  192 days per year
Deadline: Open Until Filled; Applications received by April 8, 2024, will be given first consideration

Overview:   The job of “Teacher - Special Education” is done for the purpose/s of facilitating student success in academics, interpersonal skills, skills of self-determination and activities of daily living through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting student progress toward meeting student 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, etc.  The position of “Teacher – Special Education” performs under the supervision of a principal or other designated supervisor and has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students.  Supervision of students shall include guidance, development and safety.   The teacher functions in accordance with District approved curriculum, policies, rules, regulations and the performance standards of the District/State and the performance goals established for the teacher. The teacher addresses specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The teacher maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents and students.   Parkrose expects teachers to be aware of and maintain “The competent educator standards” found in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-0010) which is attached to this job description.

Job Requirements:

• A valid Oregon teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) is required upon hiring. It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain their license and acquire the necessary credits to renew.
• If the posted position is within the CORE academic area, you must be designated as highly qualified by both TSPC and the State of Oregon to teach the CORE subject.
• Ability to prepare effectively for class
• Ability to develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Document student progress
• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
• Ability to use personal protective gear as necessary for physical protection
• Multicultural Competency
• Ability to show proof of COVID vaccination

Preferred training and/or experience in the following District Strategies:

• Bilingual
• Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
• RTI
• Sheltered Instruction/SIOP
• Differentiated Instruction
• Professional Learning Communities
• Experience with diverse students preferred 

Reports to:  Director of Student Services and Principal

Parkrose School District affirms the diversity of our local communities including race, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression. We welcome candidates who reflect our growing diversity and our values of creating an inclusive learning environment. We are particularly interested in applications from traditionally underrepresented groups in education.

For a full job posting please see https://www.parkrose.k12.or.us/jobs