Special Education Teacher - Oak Grove Academy

• This posting willremain open until filled
• Location: Oak Grove Academy - Tom McCall East
• Hours:1.0Full Time Employee
• Start Date:August 25 2025
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required

FOREST GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT

LICENSED JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Department:STUDENT SERVICES

POSITION SUMMARY

The special education teacherserves students in grades 6-12 who require special education services and thrive in a supportive structured setting. Our two locations are dedicated to transforming challenges into successes by addressing students social-emotional needs behavioral issues and developmental disabilities. Oak Grove Academy prides itself on offering a therapeutic program with comprehensive integrated mental health behavioral and academic support tailored to each students unique needs ensuring their growth and achievement throughout the school day.The Teacher reports to the Director of Special Education or Designated Administrator and does not supervise any employees.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement service delivery models including individual and small group and classroom settings.
• Create an environment and provide instruction which engages students and enhances learning.
• Complete IDEA paperwork required in specified time and manner for students on caseload.
• Implement curriculum to meet the needs of students Individualized Education Plan.
• Implement a program approved classroom monitoring system i.e. providing an environment where students learn lagging skills with a particular focus on skills needed to be Safe Respectful and Responsible.
• Communicate expectations and monitor and reinforce student behavior positively to facilitate learning.
• Develop and implement behavior plans as aligned with program model.
• Plan and lead experiential learning for students to reinforce program skills curricula.
• Provide direct instruction assistance and professional guidance to classroom instructional staff and support staff.
• Work with specialists to provide each student with full range of needed services.
• Maintain open communication with students parents and home school personnel by devising a regular system for communication.
• Demonstrate knowledge of middle school and high school subject matters.
• Treat students with courtesy personal dignity confidentiality and advocate for their needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in implementing Collaborative Problem Solving.
• Meet with staff in team meetings to formulate intervention strategies to address student needs.
• Maintain weekly lesson plan schedule for students.
• Understand and adhere to all mandatory reporting laws and report to Clinical Director (or designated substitute) all suspicions of potential abuse neglect self-harm and/or endangerment of others.
• Provide therapeutic de-escalation crisis management and physical intervention according to OIS training as needed to maintain safety of the program.
• Maintain consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Oregon Teaching License with Handicapped Learner Endorsement for middle and high school
• Knowledge and ability to fulfill IDEA requirements
• Knowledge of and experience working with students with developmental disabilities
• Knowledge and training in Special Education law and best practice
• Knowledge and experience developing behavior intervention plans and implementing positive behavior supports
• Knowledgeof Collaborative Problem Solving and implementation in a public school setting
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students parents and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English Spanish or other languages related to the job
• Computer Skills: General MS Windows Google and word-processing skills
• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students staff or district patrons; ability to maintain accurate and complete records
• Understanding of Oregon High School Diploma requirements
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals having educational behavioral and mental health needs their families service providers and program personnel
• Ability to relate to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective program; ability to work affably with others
• Work as a team member communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to bend reach twist stoop kneel pivot and crouch. The employee must be able to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. The employee must have the ability to perform physical management techniques on children. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

In a 6.5-8 hour work day this job requires:

R- Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day) O-Occasionally (.5-2.5 hrs per day)

F-Frequently (2.5-5.5 hrs per day) C-Continually (5.5-8 hrs per day)

NA-Not applicable

Physical Requirements

NA

R

O

F

C

Sitting

X

Stationary

X

Walking (surface level)

X

Walking (uneven surface)

X

Crawling

X

Crouching

X

Stooping (bend at knees)

X

Twisting (knees/waist/neck)

X

Turn/pivot

X

Climbing (stairs)

X

Climbing (ladder)

X

Reaching overhead

X

Reaching extension

X

Repetitive use arms

X

Repetitive use wrists

X

Repetitive use hands grasping

X

Repetitive use hands squeezing

X

Fine manipulation

X

Using foot control

X

Pushing/Pulling: Max weight 40lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying: Max weight 40lbs

X

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or background
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior speech and dress in a neat clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• Follow all district policies work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position the employee may be required to physically interact with students who are aggressive emotional and/or unpredictable in their reactions. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally may be very loud. The work environment may be fast paced and emotionally demanding.

The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender expression gender identity national origin age disability political affiliation or belief citizenship or marital status.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the Forest Grove School District .