Special Education Teacher in Eugene, OR

Step into a rewarding opportunity dedicated to supporting students with significant needs as a Life Skills Education Instructor within an Intensive Services Program for the 2026-27 school year. Located near Eugene, this full-time contract position provides a highly structured and supportive environment designed for remarkable growth—both for the students served and for you as an educator.

In this essential role, you will serve as the classroom’s instructional and behavioral leader, guiding a dedicated team in delivering individualized education to one or two students per classroom. These students benefit from continuous supervision and a specialized approach, requiring hands-on support, creativity, and a commitment to fostering positive outcomes.

What We’re Seeking

• Valid Special Education teaching license
• Experience working with students exhibiting significant intellectual, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, and/or adaptive needs
• Skill in designing and implementing individualized educational programming and positive behavioral supports
• Strong collaboration skills for working with families, paraeducators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to supervise classroom staff and oversee a highly structured environment
• Comfort with intensive supervision and direct behavioral intervention
• Organizational abilities to manage individualized student planning and documentation
• Interest in sharing caseload preferences and your home area/zip code for optimal placement
  
  

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Delivering targeted instruction and life skills curriculum tailored to each student's strengths and needs
• Implementing intensive behavioral and mental health supports
• Leading a classroom team with professionalism and empathy
• Facilitating parent engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Continuously monitoring and adjusting instructional strategies for positive outcomes
  
  

This role offers a highly-engaged environment and the chance to profoundly impact students’ lives. To be considered, please submit your resume and teaching licensure; references will be needed before interviews.

Help shape meaningful progress—apply today to make a difference every day!

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