2026-2027 School Year
Fern Ridge School District is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher at Elmira High School.
Qualifications: The successful candidate must hold or be able to obtain the appropriate license in the State of Oregon to teach in a special education classroom and demonstrate knowledge of best practices in teaching.
Responsibilities: Create a vibrant learning community for our students. Educate the whole child intellectually emotionally and physically. Plan for the instructional needs for all students in an atmosphere that develops students knowledge. Establish good relationships with students parents and faculty.
Implement state standards case manage individualized education plans and provide instruction that promotes all skill development knowledge and reasoning. Use a variety of assessments to inform instruction and create an environment that maximizes student learning with a focus on character development. Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity and perform other duties as assigned.
Please be prepared to upload the following documents into Frontline:
Current Resume
Copy of Transcripts
Copy of Teaching License
Four (4) Letters of Recommendation
In-District Applicants can click on the Internal Application link and submit a written statement as a letter of interest.
Please contact the District Office 88834 Territorial Rd. Elmira OR 97437 Ext. 1203 or e-mail: if you have any questions.
Position Details: This position is open until filled.
Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year
Compensation: Salary Range: $45862 to $88064 (depending on experience and education)
There are many benefits to eligible Fern Ridge School District employees including:
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Fern Ridge School District 28J does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion ancestry national origin disability gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as require by state and federal law. If you have any concerns or complaints please contact Human Resources at Ext 1203.
Veterans: A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pensions.
Disabled Veterans:A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon dischargeANDa copy of the applicants veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans preference to apply the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.
Contact Information:
Fern Ridge School District 28J
Human Resources Department
88834 Territorial Road
Elmira OR 97437
Website:
Phone: Ext. 1203
E-Mail: bscriber@
Information is available at the District Office 88834 Territorial Rd. Elmira OR 97437 Ext. 203 or
Fern Ridge School District Is An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans Preference Employer.
For Veterans Preference contact the District Office for information on required documentation.