JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher, 1.0 FTE

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Special Services Director

JOB SUMMARY: Provides support and services districtwide by offering specialized learning experiences to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in a variety of supportive and positive learning environments. Uses equity and trauma-informed lens to provide behavior support through prevention, intervention, and responsive actions to students who experience mental health issues that impact their school performance. The position will be used to provide short and long-term substitute teaching in special education classrooms, team teaching, testing, scheduling, and file reviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

1. Hold or be eligible for Oregon Teaching Certification with Special Education endorsement.
2. Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, staff, & parents from diverse cultures & backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree.
2. Prior successful experience teaching students with disabilities in a variety of settings. 
3. Experience conducting Functional Behavior Analyses and writing effective Behavior Support Plans.
4. Proficient in Trauma Informed Practices and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), including Growth Mindset.
5. Experience developing legally compliant Individual Education Plans. 
6. Proficient in the use of educational technology.
7. Spanish language skills.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Act as a substitute special education teacher in both short and long-term assignments and assume all duties below when in a long-term role:
   1. Use multiple sources of information to develop a comprehensive understanding of students’ strengths and needs. 
   2. Collaborate with school personnel and family members to systematically design specialized instruction for students with disabilities in identified areas of need.
   3. Work in partnership with school personnel to provide instructional and behavioral supports for students with disabilities in a variety of settings. 
   4. Establish and maintain a consistent, organized, respectful, and effective learning environment
   5. Monitor student progress regularly and provide written reports of progress toward IEP goals to parents in accordance with the District’s schedule. 
   6. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, staff, and families concerning students’ progress towards their individual goals. 
2. Conduct file and IEP reviews at the district level. 
3. Schedule IEP and evaluation meetings 
4. Assist with testing

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190-day contract at 1.0 FTE. Salary as per negotiated contract, with excellent benefit package.

TO APPLY: Submit an application online by following the link on the District website, http://www.seaside.k12.or.us/employment

QUESTIONS: For questions, please contact the Seaside School District Office at 503-738-5586

TIMELINE: Closing date: When filled.

The Seaside School District, in support of employment practices free of barriers to disabled individuals and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, provides reasonable accommodations necessary upon request and appropriate notice. For further information or assistance, contact the Business Manager at (503)738-5591. Speech/hearing impaired individuals may reach the District through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1(800)735-2900.