Bethel School District is seeking candidates for 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment - Autism Specialist.

Candidates who are licensed or will have the ability to be licensed by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission by the start of the 2023-24 School Year are encouraged to apply.

We are actively recruiting the best candidates for teaching positions, especially those from non-traditional backgrounds. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preferential consideration.

We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet all of the qualifications or do not currently possess a teaching license. If you have questions about teacher licensure, please contact Remie Calalang, Assistant Superintendent, by email or phone, 541.689.3280.

Salary Range: $46,048 to $ 92,927 (depending on experience, FTE, and education)

Contract Days: 192

Generous Benefits Package including: Full family, medical, dental, and vision with PacificSource Insurance and a Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program

About Bethel

With about 5,500 students in 11 schools, Bethel School District is committed to excellence in every aspect of its operation. Bethel School District is located in northwest Eugene in Oregon’s picturesque Willamette Valley. Approximately two hours south of Portland, Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and enjoys a mild climate, wonderful recreation opportunities, and a friendly atmosphere.

The Bethel community is centered around its schools and has demonstrated a high degree of trust in the school district. A $99.3 million bond measure was approved in November 2020 with a 66% Yes vote. It is the largest bond in District History. Bethel School District employees are proud of being part of what is affectionately known as the Bethel Family.

Bethel believes in supporting the whole student and offers

• Counseling, Music, and PE Specialists in every school
• Free meals for all students, K - 12
• Middle School Robotics, Culinary and Digital Design programs
• Robust Career and Technical Education and college courses preparation courses at Willamette High School
• Farm-to-school experiences for students through the Bethel Farm
• Trauma-informed and Restorative Practices implemented K -12
• Sources of Strength supported throughout the District

Our Mission

To create relevant, responsive, and joyful learning communities where all students thrive.

We Believe

• We believe that every Bethel student can find joy, connection, and purpose at school when given the opportunity to learn, grow, and engage.

• We believe each student arrives in our schools with a unique and diverse range of strengths, skills, and perspectives that we must honor and uplift.

• We believe that we are accountable for implementing equitable systems that are relevant, responsive, and adaptable to the needs of our students.

• We believe our schools will be places where students, families, and staff are welcomed and valued as members of our Bethel team.

Job summary:

• Autism Specialist: To serve as a specialized staff member in assisting in the process of evaluating students’ academic skills, learning aptitudes, emotional development, adaptive behavior, and social skills.

Special Education Specialist:

• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations
• Follow-up appropriately on all referrals for assessment services
• Use a wide variety of assessment techniques to evaluate students’ academic skills, learning aptitudes, emotional development, adaptive behavior, and social skills
• Support the district school psychologists in integrating assessment data into a concise, organized, and educationally relevant evaluation report
• Attend Support Services Team (SST) meetings, IEP meetings, and meetings of the school psychologists
• Respond to questions from parents concerning the evaluation process and district procedures
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by federal and state law, district policy and administrative regulations
• Maintain compliance with state and federal rules for establishing special education eligibility and completing evaluations
• Be knowledgeable about positive behavioral supports and the appropriate implementation of academic and behavioral intervention plans
• Work harmoniously with others and communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff
• Work as an active, contributing team member of school and district teams and to solve problems and create new opportunities
• Facilitate and mediate difficult meetings where there are conflicting interests or opinions regarding special education services for individual students
• Follow district and school policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines, and the provisions of the contract and exercises professional judgment when acting in the absence of a covering guideline or policy
• Perform other duties as requested by the Principal and the Director of Special Services

Applying

A cover letter is required with your application. Your cover letter should address the following.

Successful candidates will:

• Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve - create a growth-mindset culture in the classroom
• Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families and colleagues
• Fully support and implement Social Emotional Learning, encouraging students to build self-awareness, self-regulation and relationship skills
• Possess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to be on track to meet academic goals
• Demonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging, organized and effective
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Connect well with students, families and the school community – be open to learning about others, especially those who may be different from you
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices
• Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff (be a team player)
• Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improving
• Recognize students’ different needs, abilities and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs, abilities and interests
• Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in teaching and education

Selection Factors:

• Knowledge of educational programs offered in all schools and of basic educational techniques, as required by the position.
• Knowledge of the basic developmental stages of a child's learning process.
• Ability to schedule the workload, manage time and meet the needs of students, the school or a program.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work with small groups and individual students.
• Ability to prepare materials for lesson plans and adapt, as needed, to meet the needs of students.
• Ability to interact positively with children and adults, and observe individual student abilities.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, administrators, parents and co-workers.
• Ability to safely and proficiently operate standard office and audio-visual equipment, as required by the position.

• Ability to maintain an appropriate and legal level of confidentiality regarding students, staff, and other individuals.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable and prompt attendance.

Minimum qualifications:

• Oregon License valid for assignment
• Experience working with children, youth, and families in a team facilitation role
• Culturally proficient skills and strategies

For information regarding this position, please email Logan Grasseth, Director of Student Services Director.

To apply, please follow the link to TalentEd Recruit and Hire.

Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.

If you are an in-district employee and wish to be considered for this position, please indicate your interest in writing to Remie Calalang, Assistant Superintendent, by 4:00 p.m. on May 30, 2024.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practices Act, Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.

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