Special Education Teacher

1.0 FTE

London PK-8 School

2023-2024

Duties

The special education teacher is responsible for the instruction and supervision of students. The teacher identifies the needs of students through continual assessment and writes individual instructional plans based upon individual student needs. The use of a variety of methods and materials to implement instruction is required. Exceptional reading instruction, language acquisition skills, and math pedagogy is also necessary.

A teacher in this position must:

Be familiar with Oregon Standards

Create a flexible program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, which may include mixed age classrooms

Establish effective rapport with students

Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education

Establish positive relationships with parents and colleagues

Assess student progress and apply assessment data to instruction

Create enrichment activities for students that may include before and after school programs, outdoor school activities, and other special programs that support student learning.

Maintain all appropriate records to satisfy Individual Education Plans

Facilitate IEP meetings with parents and staff

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have a current and appropriate Oregon Teaching License and be Highly Qualified. All candidates must have training and/or experience with integrated curriculums, technology skills, collaboration and teaming skills, and be able to employ a variety of instructional strategies. Special education endorsement and experience preferred. Being bilingual is a highly preferred skill for the position.

Successful applicants must comply with the OHA rule on the COVID-19 vaccine mandate by either being fully vaccinated or have an accepted religious or medical exception by the South Lane School District. The candidate must sign a safety expectation form if granted a medical or religious exception. Oregon Health Authority OAR 333-019-1030: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff

Salary

Salary will be determined by previous relevant K12 experience and degree level in accordance with the current salary schedule.

Application Procedure

All internal and external applicants complete the online application at https://slane.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at (503) 825-5000 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at (800) 735-2900.