2025 - 26 SY 10 FTE Special Education Teacher - Bethel Transition Network BTN
2025 - 26 SY 10 FTE Special Education Teacher - Bethel Transition Network BTN
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Successful candidates will receiveBethel School Districts $3000 Special Education Hiring Incentive!
Educators must be fully and appropriately licensed by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) to be eligible for this incentive. Restricted license holders will not be eligible.
$1000 bonus after 30 days of work
$500 in December paycheck
$500 in March paycheck
$1000 in June at the conclusion of the school year
Bethel School District is seeking a highly qualified and passionate 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher to join our team for the 202526 school year at Willamette High School for the Bethel Transition Network (BTN) program. BTN serves students aged 1418 with moderate disabilities focusing on functional academics skills of daily living communication and prevocational skills.
About BTN
The Bethel Transitions Network (BTN) prepares and assists young adults with individual education needs to successfully transition into the adult world. The program emphasizes the continued development of Community Work and Community Living skills with a strong focus on social and interpersonal skills. Our goal is to empower each student to become resilient in the transition from school services to the challenges of everyday living. We work collaboratively with students their families and community agencies to develop individualized transition plans that meet each students unique needs. Services provided include:
- Transition assessments to identify each students strengths interests and needs
- Development of transition goals and objectives
- Advocacy for students and their families
- Support for students and their families as they navigate the transition process
Candidates who are licensed or will have the ability to be licensed byOregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commissionby the start of the202526 School Year are encouraged to apply.
We are actively recruiting the best candidates for teaching positions especially those from nontraditional backgrounds. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preferential consideration.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet all the qualifications or do not currently possess a teaching license. If you have questions about teacher licensure please contactMolly Lucas HR Specialist by email or phone 541.689.3280.
Salary Range: $46048 to $ 92927 (depending on experience and education)
Contract Days: 192
Generous Benefits Package including Full family medical dental and vision with PacificSource Insurance and a Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program
About Bethel
With about5500 students in 11 schools Bethel School District is committed to excellence in every aspect of its operation. Bethel School District is located in Northwest Eugene in Oregons picturesque Willamette Valley. Approximately two hours south of Portland Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and enjoys a mild climate wonderful recreation opportunities and a friendly atmosphere.
TheBethel community is centered around its schools and has demonstrated a high degree of trust in the school district. A $99.3 million bond measure was approved in November 2020 with a 66 Yes vote. It is the largest bond in District History. Bethel School District employees are proud of being part of what is affectionately known asthe Bethel Family.
Bethel believes in supporting the wholestudent and offers:
- Counseling Music and PE Specialists in every school
- Free meals for all students K 12
- Middle School Robotics Culinary and Digital Design programs
- Robust Career and Technical Education and college courses preparation courses at Willamette High School
- Farmtoschool experiences for students through the Bethel Farm
- Traumainformed and Restorative Practices implemented K 12
- Sources of Strength supported throughout the District
Our Mission
To create relevant responsive and joyful learning communities where all students thrive.
We Believe
- We believe that every Bethel student can find joy connection and purpose at school when given the opportunity to learn grow and engage.
- We believe each student arrives in our schools with a unique and diverse range of strengths skills and perspectives that we must honor and uplift.
- We believe that we are accountable for implementing equitable systems that are relevant responsive and adaptable to the needs of our students.
- We believe our schools will be places where students families and staff are welcomed and valued as members of our Bethel team.
Supports Offered
Newly hired teachers receive the following support:
- Robustmentoring from a veteran teacher (staff new to the teaching profession or 1 2 years out of a teacher education program)
- K5 instructional coaching with a Literacy Coach
- WeeklongNew Teacher Academyprior to inservice week
- Ongoingcoaching and support
- Opportunities to visit and observe colleagues
- Professional Development in the science of reading including word recognition and language comprehension strategies explicit small group instruction culturally responsive instructional practices RTII and MTSS process and data analysis equity and trauma informed practices and professional learning communities
Applying
A cover letter is required with your application. Your cover letter should address the following.
Successful candidates will:
- Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve create a growthmindset culture in the classroom
- Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students staff families and colleagues
- Recognize students different needs abilities and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs abilities and interests
- Fully support and implement Social Emotional Learning encouraging students to build selfawareness selfmanagement and relationship skills
- Possess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to be on track to meet academic goals
- Demonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging organized and effective
- Use data to inform instructional decisions
- Connect well with students families and the school community be open to learning about others especially those who may be different from you
- Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices
- Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff (be a team player)
- Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improving
- Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in teaching and education
Selection Factors:
- Knowledge of educational programs offered in all schools and of basic educational techniques as required by theposition.
- Knowledge of the basic developmental stages of a childs learning process.
- Ability to schedule the workload manage time and meet the needs of students the school or a program.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to work with small groups andindividual students.
- Ability to prepare materials for lesson plans and adapt as needed to meet the needs of students.
- Ability to interact positively with children and adults andobserveindividualstudent abilities.
- Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability toestablishandmaintaineffective working relationships with students administrators parents and coworkers.
- Ability to safely and proficientlyoperatestandard office and audiovisual equipment as required by theposition.
- Ability tomaintainan appropriate and legal level of confidentialityregardingstudents staff and otherindividuals.
- Ability tomaintainregular predictable and prompt attendance.
Minimum qualifications:
- Possess an Oregon Teaching License valid for assignment by start of the school year
- Ability to implement Culturally Proficient skills and strategies
- Knowledge of Special Education Law Policies and Procedures
- Successfully pass fingerprinting criminal Oregon Department of Education and TSPC background checks
Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.
For information regarding this position please emailLogan Grasseth Director of Student Services
To apply please follow the link toTalentEd Recruit and Hire.
If you are an indistrict employee and wish to be considered for this position please indicate your interest in writing toRemie CalalangAssistant Superintendent by 4:00 p.m. on March 11 2025
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws such as the Fair Employment Practices ActTitle IX regulations and Section 504 of PL93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
DRUGFREE WORKPLACE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Bethel School District an equal opportunity employer complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws such as the Fair Employment Practice Act Title IX Regulations and Section 504 of PL 93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.
The District is committed to maintaining a drugfree workplace and strictly complies with the DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988 and the DrugFree Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Remie Calalang Assistant Superintendent atfor additional information or assistance.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
PLEASE POST IMMEDIATELY
Employment Type
Full-Time
