2025-26 Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher Pos: 2068

Location: Russell Elementary School

2025-2026 School Year

Salary Range:$52278 - $101991 PLUS employer-paid retirement and generous benefits package

Hours: 40 hours per week

Days: 192 days per year
Deadline:Open Until Filled;Applications received by July 24 2025 will receive first consideration

Overview: The job of Teacher - Special Education is done for the purpose/s of facilitating student success in academics interpersonal skills skills of self-determination and activities of daily living through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting student progress toward meeting student 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 etc. The position of Teacher Special Education performs under the supervision of a principal or other designated supervisor and has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students. Supervision of students shall include guidance development and safety. The teacher functions in accordance with District approved curriculum policies rules regulations and the performance standards of the District/State and the performance goals established for the teacher. The teacher addresses specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc. The teacher maintains a cooperative attitude with staff parents and students. Parkrose expects teachers to be aware of and maintain The competent educator standards found in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR ) which is attached to this job description.

Job Requirements:

• A valid Oregon teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) is required upon hiring. It is the employees responsibility to maintain their license and acquire the necessary credits to renew.
• If the posted position is within the CORE academic area you must be designated as highly qualified by both TSPC and the State of Oregon to teach the CORE subject.
• Ability to prepare effectively for class
• Ability to develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Document student progress
• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods state curriculum framework education code appropriate instructional subjects.
• Ability to use personal protective gear as necessary for physical protection
• Multicultural Competency

Preferred training and/or experience in the following District Strategies:

• Bilingual
• Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
• RTI
• Sheltered Instruction/SIOP
• Differentiated Instruction
• Professional Learning Communities
• Experience with diverse students preferred

Reports to: Director of Student Services and Principal

Parkrose School District affirms the diversity of our local communities including race religion national or ethnic origin sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. We welcome candidates who reflect our growing diversity and our values of creating an inclusive learning environment. We are particularly interested in applications from traditionally underrepresented groups in education.

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