Temporary Special Education Teacher                                                                                          Pos: 2232
Parkrose Middle School
2024-2025 School Year
*Salary Range: $25,378 - $49,510, DOE; PLUS employer-paid retirement, and generous benefits package
Hours: 20 hours per week (.50 FTE)

Days: 192 days per year (based on full calendar work year)

Deadline: Open Until Filled; Applications received by December 3, 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

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

Preferred:
• Bilingual
• Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
• RTI
• Sheltered Instruction/SIOP
• Differentiated Instruction
• Experience with diverse students preferred

Reports to: Building Principal or Supervisor

Parkrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Position Details
Essential Job Responsibilities:
? Collaborates with general education teachers to adapt lessons and develop supports for the purpose of implementing the IEP, including academic, behavior, self-regulation and transition goals and services to meet the special needs of students.
? Provides instruction in study skills, skills of self-determination, academic skills and other skills as necessary to implement IEPs.
? Completes required paperwork to ensure provision of free, appropriate public education for students receiving special education services, including file reviews, notice of meetings, eligibility statements, IEPs, Summary of Student Performance and Prior Notice, as needed.
? Advises students, parents and/or legal guardians of student progress toward meeting IEP goals and classroom expectations.
? Assesses academic, social, communication, behavioral, vocational and self–determination skills to determine present level of performance and develops and monitors progress toward meeting IEP goals.
? Develops, implements and monitors progress in student positive behavior plans.
? Develops and uses data-based progress monitoring systems to track student performance.
? Collaborates with school personnel, agencies and community agencies (e.g. social service agencies, caretakers, etc.) for the purpose of developing and modifying the program to maximize the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
? Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
? Instructs students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate academic, interpersonal, daily living and transition skills through a defined course of study.
? Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
? Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of student progress.
? Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
? Use of State and District adopted curriculum and goals;
? Skill in identifying the needs of a group of students as well as individual students and provides for continuous assessment of their ability.
? Skills to motivate students and communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds

 ? Ability to promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities
? Use of techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities
? Knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction
? Organize Instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes
? Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
? Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement
? Assess student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
? Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly
? Documentation of students’ progress – provide timely and accurate feedback and documentation to students, parents and appropriate staff members
? Ability to develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning
? Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students
? Enforce written rules for classroom behavior
? Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students
? Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings
? Supervise students both in and out of the classroom. Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies. Will report incidents and observer school policies.

Other Job Functions:
? Administers medication, first aid and/or health care requirements as may be required for the purpose of providing specialized treatment and/or monitoring medical conditions of students.
? Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
? Preparing and implementing transition lessons supporting students as they enter adult living
? Preparing and implementing reading instruction for students
? Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, special education team meetings, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
? Directs educational assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective class program and addressing the needs of individual students.
? Performs other duties which may be assigned.
? Assist other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum

License, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: 

• Oregon Department of Education - Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
  • Cost to the employee: $12.50 for fingerprints; $66.00 for criminal background check (one-time payroll deduction)
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain

For full description, please see https://www.parkrose.k12.or.us/jobs