Special Education - Self Contained for 2025-2026

Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades 1, 2Date Posted:10/1/2025Location:Pleasant Hill Primary SchoolAdditional Information: Show/HideThe Pleasant Hill School District is currently seeking applicants for the position of:Special Education Self-Contained Classroom Teacher for 2025-2026Primary SchoolDeadline for Applications: Until filledQualifications: Bachelor's Degree with special education cross-categorical certificationTerm of Contract: 179 DaysStarting Base Salary: $40,600.00 with consideration for education and experienceBenefits offered include: Paid Time Off; Health, dental, and vision insurance; voluntary benefits; district sponsored life insurance; enrollment in 403b/457 retirement plans.The successful candidate will:be able to work collaboratively with regular education and special education teacherspossess creative instructional ideas to benefit all learnersproactively plan for instruction for those with major academic delayshave knowledge of key aspects of Math and ELA curriculum, including DLM Essential Elements.actively utilize differentiated instructionbe able to effectively collect data on a regular basisuse data to plan and drive instructionbe willing to work with students individually or in small groupwork as part of the special education team in the buildingbe able to implement behavioral management techniques with studentsbe familiar with creating and implementing behavior plansbe familiar and able to work with students with diverse handicapping conditionsbe able to work with and coordinate services for students with paraprofessionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech / language therapistscommunicate effectively and proactively with parentsfamiliar with implementing functional and life skills curriculum, utilizing visual supports/schedules, collaborating to implement augmentative communication systemsbe able to write comprehensive, data driven IEPs and coordinate services for students with paraprofessionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech/ language therapistsSummary:Successful Special Education Teacher Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong abilities in the development and implementation of strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of diverse needs. Candidates must have a strong understanding of accommodating and modifying the general education curriculum for students with disabilities. Special education teachers must have the skills necessary to communicate and collaborate with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic needs.Interested applicants should:Complete an application through Frontline on the district website. Submit a letter of interest, resume, and three (3) current letters of recommendation.The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer and does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability or age.