Closing Date:
03/28/2022

Position Type: Licensed Exempt
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Salary: Based on Experience
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: August 2022; specific date based on approved district calendar
Calendar: 192 (may vary after school calendar determined)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS).
Notes:

Complete job description is attached.
Please ensure that your cover letter explains how your experience and interest make you an ideal candidate for this position.
Oregon schools have been directed by the Governor under OAR 333-019-1030 to ensure that school teachers, staff and volunteers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. "Fully vaccinated" is defined as 14 days after receiving all required doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine (currently two shots of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson vaccine). Under this rule employees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exemptions may be made only for eligible medical or religious reasons.

POSITION PURPOSE: The purpose of the position is to deliver direct instruction to assigned students with intellectual disabilities enrolled in the Life Skills Education Program in accordance with identified curricular guidelines and established Individual Education Plans.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
In addition to meeting the standards established for the position, each incumbent has the following primary duties and accountabilities:
a. Establish measurable and realistic instructional goals.
b. Plan and present coherent instruction, which is adapted to the learning abilities of each student.
c. Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport, establish a culture for learning, and manage student behavior equitable and fairly.
d. Develop and implement individual behavior support plans as necessary to meet student needs.
e. Frequently assess student performance and maintain accurate records.
f. Communicate regularly with students, families, and other appropriate team members regarding student performance.
g. Determine the skills and abilities of assigned support personnel, provide training, and delegate duties to provide the most effective learning opportunities for students.
h. Assist in coordinating programs and services with external agencies as needed.
i. Be a supportive and cooperative member of the staff.
j. Maintain a professional demeanor when representing the District.
k. Maintain current knowledge and skills for all disciplines taught.
l. Attend Special Education and other staff meetings as requested.
m. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/TRAINING
a. An Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission special education license or ability to obtain one is required.
b. Demonstrated knowledge of both federal and state special education requirements as well as current best practices in the field are essential.
c. Prior experience in a similar special education environment serving students with intellectual disabilities is preferred.
d. The ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents and staff, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information is required.
e. A valid First Aid/CPR Card is preferred.
About Lane ESD’s Special Education Services
Lane ESD’s Special Education Service Area provides a wide range of services to districts in Lane County, including School Psychology, Speech Language Therapy and Augmentative Communication services, behavior consultation, and direct or related services for students with cognitive impairments, students with emotional/behavioral disorders, students with low-incidence disabilities, adjudicated at-risk youth, and young adults served at the State Hospital.
About Lane ESD
In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.
The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon’s educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.
Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens. Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.lesd.k12.or.us
Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.