Special Education Teacher Supported Behavior Classroom at Patrick Lynch Elementary School
Portland, OR - USA
Job Summary
LOCATION: Patrick Lynch Elementary School
FTE:1.0 (8 hours a day)
WORK HOURS:8:00am - 4:00pm
CONTRACT DAYS:192
SALARY:$54641 - $109282 Annually
BENEFITS:PERS Medical Dental Vision Optional Insurances Paid Leaves Holiday Pay etc.
START DATE:August 26 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE:June 29 2026
Note: Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist positions are eligible for a $2000 annual stipend.
Job Purpose Statement/s:The position of Teacher Special Education (Supported Behavior Classroom) is for the purpose/s of improving student success in academics behavior and social skills through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting and providing specially designed instruction and through treatment goals as outlined by Trillium mental health staff; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/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.
Essential Job Functions:
- Collaborate with school personnel parents and Trillium staff for the purpose of improving student outcomes developing solutions and planning curriculum;
- Adapt lessons for the purpose of implementing IEP goals and meeting special needs of individual students;
- Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers expectations developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom/mental health goals in the home environment;
- Evaluate students abilities in basic academics and behavior for the purpose of assisting other personnel in the diagnosis of learning/behavior disorders development of behavior intervention plans and/or student progress;
- Assess students social and academic needs for the purpose of evaluating students and family requirements placement and success of the program;
- Develop IEPs based upon students assessments and classroom performance in accordance with state and district guidelines;
- Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in academic subject areas and social/behavioral/interpersonal skills;
- Develop/modify or adapt individualized lessons/strategies as needed for individual students;
- Manage student behavior as outlined in classroom procedures and individual behavior support plans for the purpose of teaching positive replacement behaviors and providing a safe and optimal learning environment;
- Participate in a variety of meetings which involve students with IEPs (i.e. team planning functional behavior assessment eligibility);
- Prepare teaching materials and reports (i.e. grades attendance and behavioral data) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and provide documentation of teacher and student progress).
Other Job Functions:
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law district policy and administrative regulations;
- Administer medication first aid and/or health care requirements as may be required for the purpose of providing specialized treatment and/or monitoring medical conditions of students;
- Apply strategies of non-violent Crisis Intervention as may be required for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment;
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities (i.e. supervision of specially designed instruction);
- Direct educational assistant activities including schedules lesson plans and data collection.
- Read and implement appropriate program materials (Special Education Handbook);
- Maintain training and certification in non-violent Crisis Intervention First Aid and other trainings as determined necessary for the job.
Job Requirements Qualifications:
Experience Preferred:Prior job related experience.
Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
- Skills in planning developing and implementing curriculum appropriate to the handicapped learner and assisting disabled students in realizing success. Effective communication skills with students parents and other school personnel.
- Knowledge of instructional theory and best practices curriculum state and federal education and handicapped learner codes and district policies.
- Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks maintain records establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students parent other school personnel meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision.
Ability to speak a second language preferred.
Requirements:Proper TSPC Licensure with Special Education endorsement required.
Terms of Employment: 192 days per year. Salary to be established by collective bargaining agreement.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards Policy on Evaluation of Licensed Staff Personnel.
Required Experience:
IC