Job #26017 - Special Education Teacher (LRC) - Lebanon High School

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Bachelor’s Degree.

2. Criminal history clearance.

3. Valid Oregon Teaching License with Special Education or Handicapped Learner endorsement.

SALARY:

Per the negotiated LEA contract salary schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The primary purpose of this position is to provide for the special educational needs of identified students keeping within the law, board policies, and administrative regulations.  Responsible for writing and implementing Individual Education Programs (IEP’s) for identified students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans and implements a program of study following state and district goals/curriculum that meets the individual needs and development of students.
2. Plans and implements the student’s program (IEP or 504 plan) by selecting specific instructional activities, materials, and methods as related to diagnostic findings and recommendations of the evaluation team.
3. Diagnoses the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribes appropriate learning activities for each student.
4. Organizes and conducts IEP meetings and manages the IEP or 504 process in accordance with law and district requirements.
5. Conducts appropriate state and district assessment activities.
6. Assists the classroom teacher(s) in developing instructional programs by providing materials, suggestions, techniques, and resources which the teacher(s) can use with the student(s) in the regular classroom.
7. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents/guardians concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
8. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom and school in a fair and just manner.
9. Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
10. Confers with colleagues, administration, students, and/or parents.
11. Assists parents and community members as needed.
12. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, classes and other professional development activities.
13. Coordinates work of assigned support staff.
14. Works harmoniously with others and communicates effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents and staff.
15. Operates computer and software programs as related to job responsibilities.
16. Lifts, moves, or restrains a student on a regular basis.
17. Frequent or prolonged standing, walking and sitting.
18. Frequent and prolonged talking/hearing conversations.

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

Interested applicants must apply through our District Office website at https://lebanonor.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Salary as per negotiated agreement.  For more information, please contact Principal, Craig Swanson at: craig.swanson@lebanon.k12.or.us

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.  Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at (541) 259-8949 for additional information or assistance.  Speech/hearing impaired applicants may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing (800) 735-9200. Spanish Voice/TTY#: 1-800-735-3896

Lebanon Community School District is an equal opportunity employer.

The District reserves the right to transfer employee to another position and/or site.