SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, 1.0 FTE,

Position Type:Middle School Teaching/MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERDate Posted:4/3/2026Location:BANKS MIDDLE SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, 1.0 FTE, 2026-27IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Building AdministratorGENERAL DUTIESThe Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District Policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSA valid State of Oregon Teaching License appropriate for the position with the correct endorsementA minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institutionThe ability to follow oral and written instructionsThe ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and/or backgroundsThe ability to work harmoniously with othersProficient oral and written communication skills in EnglishProficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applicationsThe ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by the DistrictMaintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patronsESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESCultivate and model a respectful working and learning environmentAnnually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-dateFollow site and/or District protocol for reporting absencesMaintain current licenses and/or certificates required for the positionUtilize the District's electronic systems and applications related to the jobPromote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilitiesImplement techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilitiesUtilize current and relevant subject matterDemonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instructionOrganize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomesEmploy teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomesSelect teaching strategies emphasizing student involvementMonitor student learning and pace instruction accordinglyDevelop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learningDevelop clear classroom behavioral expectationsCommunicate course goals and academic expectations to studentsProvide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settingsPrepare daily lesson plans and provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectivesImplement and communicate appropriate standards-based grading practicesModel personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy and considerationMaintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students, and parentsShare appropriate information with parents and with other staff membersWork collaboratively in professional learning communities to provide documentation of students' progressProvide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff membersCreate appropriate homework assignments and provide feedback to studentsMaintain appropriate records of student performance within district approved grade bookExhibit personal interest and build motivation to encourage student interest in the subject areaMaintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and developmentDevelop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and developmentIdentify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teacher's instructional effectivenessParticipate in District sponsored in service offerings appropriate to assignmentCollect appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achievedExhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject areaParticipate in professional growth opportunities sponsored by the districtPerform duties and expectations of a Case ManagerPartner and collaborate with teachers and specialists to ensure IEP is implementedProvide instruction and direction to assigned instructional assistants ensuring delivery of instructional servicesAdjust behavioral systems for individual student needs using functional behavioral assessment and behavior support plansMaintain all equipment identified in the I.E.P. for studentsUse approved methodology to provide for the health and safety of students, including administration of medication, toileting, changing, and transferring or providing health procedures in compliance with School District policies, State and Federal governments, under the direction of appropriate District personnel