Teacher, Special Education

Per OAR 333-019-1030, MESD is requiring all newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated.

We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx plan, flex spending accounts, employee assistance program (EAP), paid holidays, basic & voluntary life insurance, STD/LTD & employer-paid contribution into PERS (Oregon Public Employees Retirement System). We support our employees’ continued education through our Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Department:  Education Services 

Days per school year:  190

Hours per week:  40

Start Date:  August 2022 

REPORTS TO:                  Principal

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides instructional services for students who are in need of special education services to meet their IEP objectives.  Disabilities may range from moderate to severe autism, OHI and others.  Services will be provided within a public separate school.

NATURE & SCOPE

This position is subject to board policies, administrative rules and procedures, department regulations and applicable State and Federal statutes.  This position carries no administrative authority or responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

1. Assess student’s educational needs.
2. Write Individual Educational Programs (IEPs).
3. Write instructional plans, record student performance and modify instruction as needed.
4. Report pupil progress according to program procedures.
5. Establish and maintain appropriate student behavior.
6. Direct Educational and Classroom Assistant activities.
7. Communicate cooperatively with parents, students, colleagues, building personnel, supervisors, community members and others to address individual student needs.
8. Implement program-adopted crisis prevention/intervention strategies to include the use of de-escalating procedures and physical interventions to avoid injuries.
9. Maintain records, meet timelines.
10. Adhere to school building, District and Multnomah ESD policies and procedures.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS;

1. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or which are indicated to assure the physical and emotional well-being of students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• If assigned to a classroom requiring lifting, must be able to lift up to 60-70 lbs. according to established procedures.  Exact lifting requirements will vary based upon classroom assignments.
• Valid First Aid and CPR card.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Valid Oregon Teaching License with Special Education Endorsement.