{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ea853777d74f2b3e0756bd82","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ea853777d74f2b3e0756bd82","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ea853777d74f2b3e0756bd82","title":"Teacher - Special Education, Learning Essentials 1 (Temporary)","description":"JobID: 3577\nPosition Type:\n Certified/Licensed Special Education/Teacher - Learning Essentials 1 (LE1)\n\nDate Posted:\n 8/27/2026\n\nLocation:\n Highland Elementary School\n\nTeacher - Special Education, LE 1\n\nHighland Elementary School\n\n178 contract days\n\nTemporary Contract in 2026-2027 School Year Only\n\n1.00 FTE\n\nApplication Deadline: Open Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com\n\nQualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement and current First Aid Card.\n\nCompensation: Salary and Stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.\n\n2026-2027 Annual Salary Range $50,921 - $100,852 (Based on 195/196 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.\nThis position is eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,760 for the 2026-2027 School Year.\nAs a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $1,854 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test.\n\nStudies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.\n\nJob Summary:\n\nThe job of \"Teacher - Special Education\" is done for the purpose(s) of facilitating Special Education student success in the least restrictive environment in the areas ofacademics, interpersonal/social skills, self management, and activities of daily living through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, 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, and to ensure access to general education curriculum and non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible.\n\nEssential Job Functions:\n\nInstruct students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate academic, interpersonal, self management, and daily living skills (e.g. toileting / hygiene) through a defined course of study\nManages classroom and individual student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment\nPrepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. Individualized Education Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, progress reports, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress\nAssesses students for eligibility into special education\nAssesses student's social needs (e.g. behavioral, motor development, communication, etc.) and academic needs (e.g. developmental level, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating student learning and support requirements, placement and success of the special education program\nCollaborates with school personnel 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\nDirects instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective special education program and addressing the needs of individual students\nAdapts lesson(s) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students\nAdvises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment\nFacilitates special education meetings for assigned students with or suspected of having disabilities\nEnsures required timelines, processes and procedures, documentation and student record requirements are followed according to district policy and state law\nReports 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\nEnsures compliance with student confidentiality in verbal, written, electronic, and filing/organizational strategies\nPrompt and regular attendance\n\n Other Job Functions:\n\nAdministers 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\nAssists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities\nParticipates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements\n\n Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:\n\nKnowledge of current federal and state laws pertaining to the provision of special education\nSkills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance, address student health care needs\nKnowledge of and ability to work with all special education eligibilities (learning, severely, communication, visually and/or physically handicapped), age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code\nAbilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks (e.g. effectively organize and facilitate meetings related to multiple issues), maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and other school personnel, and meet scheduling deadlines\nCommunicate effectively under stressful conditions. Model appropriate school behavior\nSignificant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/transferring immobile students, physical interventions of small and large students when necessary, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/accommodation/field of vision\nLicenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Teaching Credential for Special Education appropriate level of instruction and No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified status. First aid/CPR, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance\n\nApplicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.\n\n*Applications must be submitted to Frontline Recruiting and Hiring by the closing date in order to be considered for the position.\n\nGresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.\n\nAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER","company":"Gresham Barlow School District","rawCompany":"gresham barlow school district","city":"Gresham","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T13:35:54.765Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-2059.00","title":"Special Education Teachers, All Other","slug":"special-education-teachers-all-other"},{"code":"25-2056.00","title":"Special Education Teachers, Elementary School","slug":"special-education-teachers-elementary-school"},{"code":"25-2058.00","title":"Special Education Teachers, Secondary School","slug":"special-education-teachers-secondary-school"}],"industries":[{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Teacher - Special Education, Learning Essentials 1 (Temporary)","description":"JobID: 3577\nPosition Type:\n Certified/Licensed Special Education/Teacher - Learning Essentials 1 (LE1)\n\nDate Posted:\n 8/27/2026\n\nLocation:\n Highland Elementary School\n\nTeacher - Special Education, LE 1\n\nHighland Elementary School\n\n178 contract days\n\nTemporary Contract in 2026-2027 School Year Only\n\n1.00 FTE\n\nApplication Deadline: Open Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com\n\nQualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement and current First Aid Card.\n\nCompensation: Salary and Stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.\n\n2026-2027 Annual Salary Range $50,921 - $100,852 (Based on 195/196 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.\nThis position is eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,760 for the 2026-2027 School Year.\nAs a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $1,854 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test.\n\nStudies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. 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