Special Education Teacher - KECDC

Salary:Currently $49638.36-$92138.12 (DOE) still being negotiated for 2025-2026.

Insurance:Generous Health dental and vision contribution from the district currently up to $2202 (based upon family coverage) TBD for2025-2026.

PERS Retirement:The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.

Benefits to working at KFCS:

• Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
• Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
• District-supported child care is available.
• Work in a highly supportive environment
• Access to classroom technology including interactive white board document cameras and chromebooks
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities

Schedule:190 Days 3 days new teacher in-service

Job Summary:

To develop plan implement and evaluate instructional programs for children. This includes working closely with families and other agencies serving these children participating in eligibility evaluations providing service coordination for Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and functioning as a member of a collaborative service team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide educational consultation to EI/ECSE staff and mainstream staff in the areas of special education behavior management instructional strategies and materials child progress evaluation and general problem-solving.
• Provide guidance to EI/ECSE and mainstream staff regarding legal requirements related to assessment and IFSP management.
• Assist parents and support staff as necessary in implementing instructional programs prescribed by physical therapists occupational therapists and/or speech-language pathologists.
• May be responsible for following EI/ECSE intake and referral processes and conducting necessary assessments.
• Provide consultation on child behavior and teach behavior management techniques.
• Complete required reports IFSPs and other forms promptly and in an acceptable manner.
• May serve as a liaison between the EI/ECSE program and Head Start community preschools daycare centers and local school districts when functioning as an itinerant service provider.
• Order use and maintain appropriate program materials and equipment.
• Collect and record data on childrens progress toward instructional goals.
• Maintain computerized database management systems for individual children.
• Design coordinate and supervise the activities of instructional assistants and volunteers.
• Assist EI/ECSE staff with all aspects of internal program transitions and with the transition of children to public school programs.
• Prepare special education materials and conduct eligibility determination meetings for children.
• Serve as an IFSP service coordinator and/or educational consultant for selected children enrolled in community preschool and daycare settings.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees advisory groups etc. as needed or as directed.
• Participate in staffing and placement decisions for children determined eligible for the EI/ECSE program.
• Possess or quickly acquire basic technology skills including the use of email word processing spreadsheet and database software necessary to perform job duties efficiently.
• Attend work regularly and as scheduled.
• Possess the ability to perform all functions of the position; reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
• Perform other educationally related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Special Education or a related field.
• Individuals without a TSPC endorsement in EI/ECSE or a related field must possessor have the ability to obtainthe Early Childhood Specialist Authorization within 12 months of employment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Skilled in conflict resolution maintaining confidentiality active listening emotional regulation openness to new ideas and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively with children families staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Able to present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one and small group settings with students and staff.
• Capable of responding verbally to common inquiries from children and families.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions procedure manuals and governmental regulations.
• Skilled in writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written oral schedule or diagram form.
• Capable of addressing problems involving multiple variables in diverse situations.
• General knowledge of computer use and proficiency with database software email internet browsers spreadsheets and word processing programs (e.g. Google Docs Forms Calendar; Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Demonstrates sound judgment and the ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must hold a valid Oregon Drivers License.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain valid CPR/First Aid certification.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Frequently required to walk climb stairs stand and sit
• Occasionally required tobend stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• Regularly required to talk and hear Use hands for fine manipulation handle or feel and reach with hands and arms operating a computer keyboard mouse and other forms of technology
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate butoccasionally high depending upon the population of children and activities.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions.
• Employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Note: This is not intended to be an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the position.

Pre-employment requirements:

Employment for this position is contingent on clearance of the following:

X Background Investigation

The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law including but not limited to an individuals perceived or actual race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin marital status age mental or physical disability pregnancy familial status economic status or veterans status or because of the perceived or actual race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin marital status age mental or physical disability pregnancy familial status economic status or veterans status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.