Special Education Teacher Complex Needs K-5 Class Starting the 2026-2027 School Year Conger Elementary

Salary:$53683.89-$99647.38 (DOE) prorated based upon FTE with additionalSped stipend of $$3221.03.

Insurance:Generous Health dental and vision contribution from the district currently up to $2277 (based upon family coverage) prorated based upon FTE.

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

Current Contract: KFEA Contract

FUNCTION:

Thecomplex needsteacher is responsible for working collaboratively with a students team in providing educational instruction to students in a highly structured classroom environment designed to promote intellectual emotional and social growth. The teacher will design IEPs and deliver instruction in areas such as reading ELA Math Science and Daily Living Skills and pre-vocational skills. They will be trained and required to understand the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) STAR curriculum implementation of picture exchange communication systems and visual support systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Adapts classroom work and provides instruction for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans for students with significant social communication needs;

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; students achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment;

Assesses student progress towards objectives expectations and/or goals (e.g. behavioral motor development and communication skills academic needs vocational abilities etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents and administration;

Collaborates with instructional staff other school personnel parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes achieving established classroom objectives;

Directs assistant teachers student teachers instructional assistants volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students;

Monitors students behavior/activities in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom playground field trips etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment;

Participates in and/or coordinates a variety of meetings (e.g. PLC IEP Department School) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions;

Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal records etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements;

Reports incidents (e.g. altercations suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to the Education Code and school policies;

Administers under supervision first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding toileting diapering etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned;

Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel;

Provides an appropriate learning environment to facilitate eventual re-integration;

Coaches regular education teachers to support re-integration back into thegeneral education classroom;

Complies with specifications established by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act;

Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings as necessary;

Leads trains and supervises educational support assistants;

Fulfills performance standards identified in the evaluation process as required by the position;

Fulfills working conditions and physical effort listed below;

Fulfills other related duties as assigned;

Occasional travel between district locations using personal transportation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee works with groups of students and on a one-to-one basis. Students include those who may be physically and mentally disabled learning disabled emotionally disturbed and culturally different. Supervision and instructional responsibilities require the employee to be able to stand for up to 45 consecutive minutes and move rapidly to intervene in situations where a students safety is being jeopardized. The supervision may also occur during times of inclement weather. The employee needs to be able to lift materials boxes or equipment weighing up to 30 employee must be tolerant yet assertive in order to communicate effectively in confrontational and emotional situations involving students and their parents/guardians. Confidentiality is a top priority for the person in this position.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

Current concepts methods and procedures for curriculum development and implementation;

Laws rules policies and trends regarding instruction;

Techniques in evaluation and assessment of learning and human development;

Behavior management and communication techniques;

Computer technology and other equipment used in the workplace as required by the position.

Skills and Abilities:

Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation;

Adhere to the federal requirements of a drug-free workplace;

Hold a valid first aid card;

Perform the duties as required by the Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (OARto 035)

Read understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions;

Accurately transfer record and convey information materials and money as required by the position;

Communicate clearly and appropriately in speech and in writing in accordance with educational standards;

Complete all required special education forms and processes within specific time lines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Completion of course work satisfying the requirement of issuance of a valid Oregon teaching license with appropriate endorsement in the designated assignment;

Demonstrated ability to teach students to be successful learners through student teaching internship or temporary/regular teaching experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:
Special Education Teaching Endorsement required

Two years of successful teaching experience in a social communication skills life skills or other behavior support program preferred

Experience in ABA preferred

The statements herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of the job the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work and physical requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work or otherwise to balance the workload.

Required Experience:

IC