What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Special Education grades 9-12 position at PERRYDALE SCHOOL?
Perrydale School District
7445 Perrydale Rd, Amity, Oregon 97101 503-835-7575
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Teacher – Special Education
Posting date: May 20, 2026
Position: 9-12 Special Education Teacher
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Special Education (or related field)
- Valid Oregon TSPC License with proper endorsements or ability to obtain prior to position start date.
- Strong knowledge of special education laws and best practices.
- Standards of moral character as required of all Oregon licensed educators (OAR 584-005-0005)
- Experience managing IEPs and Behavior Support Plans
- Ability to manage individual student needs in multiple academic settings.
- Assess student achievement on an ongoing basis.
- Ability to direct paraprofessionals in a wide range of student ability levels.
- Strong communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in the determination of student eligibility for special education programs and assists in the development of the assessment summary.
- Explains assessment results to and develops corresponding recommendations for teachers and parents.
- Develops Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) with criterion-referenced present performance levels, measurable objectives and goals related to assessment results.
- Implements and revises the IEP for eligible students.
- Facilitates a variety of meetings including but not limited to staff trainings, eligibility meetings, and IEP meetings.
- Provides appropriate and specially designed instruction in academics, functional academics, communication skills, social skills, independent living skills, and/or behavior management and maintains regular (i.e. daily or weekly) data.
- Utilizes effective, positive, classroom and behavior management techniques.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including parents, teachers, and specialists.
- Provides consultation assistance as needed by building staff.
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with federal, state, and district guidelines.
- Practices confidentiality in the use of student information.
- Participates in staff development activities as offered.
Salary and Benefits:
- As per Certified Teachers Salary Schedule FY2026-2027 $48,371.96-91,641.41
- Family medical, dental and vision insurance; opt out incentive
- Sick leave and Personal leave
- Perrydale pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates can visit www.perrydaleschool.com to connect to our online application.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Start Date: August 21, 2026
The following information and materials must be received for an applicant to be considered:
- Letter of Interest
- Completed Application
- Current Resume
- Three current references
Send questions regarding application process to Business Manager, Cindy Cruickshank – cindy.cruickshank@perrydale.k12.or.us
Send questions regarding position to Special Programs Director Erin Henery – erin.henery@perrydale.k12.or.us
Return completed application materials to:
Email: cindy.cruickshank@perrydale.k12.or.us or by mail to Perrydale School District 7445 Perrydale Rd. Amity, OR 97101 Attn: Cindy Cruickshank or by completing application via SchoolSpring.
Perrydale School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $48,372 - $91,641