TOSA - Special Education (2026-2027)

VACANCY NOTICE

TOSA - Special Education 

Opens: April 9, 2026

Closes: Open until filled

General Information

Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for multiple full-time (40 hours per week) TOSA - Special Education positions.

These positions require a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s degree preferred, from an accredited college or university; valid Oregon Teacher Standards & Practices Commission (TSPC) license with an endorsement in Special Education or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. Significant experience working with students with disabilities. Experience in coaching/mentoring teachers, analyzing data and using results to inform instruction, developing and implementing specially designed instruction, and use of pre-referral process and interventions.

Successful candidates will work as members of the Special Education Department and will follow a 190-day calendar. These positions will be based at the Willamette ESD Yamhill Center in McMinnville, OR and will begin August 21, 2026.

Duties, Responsibilities & Qualifications

Please review the job description for specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position.

Salary and Benefits

• This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) licensed position represented by Willamette Valley Education Association.
  Placement on the Willamette ESD licensed salary schedule, $52,645-98,397*, will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, experience, and prorated according to start date. Salary and benefits shown are based upon full-time employment (1.0 FTE) for the entire school year contract period. *Salaries shown are based upon 2023-2026 Licensed bargaining agreement, and are subject to change based upon the outcome of new collective bargaining agreement.
• Willamette ESD supports payment for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for eligible employees. Employer-paid PERS, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are also provided to eligible employees.  To view a summary of benefits, please click here.

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted online at https://willamette.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
• Applicants must submit a completed application with a resume and a letter of introduction. Applications missing these items are considered incomplete and will not be considered.

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 the Human Resources Director at 503-385-4752 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the ESD for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 or 711.

The Willamette Education Service District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215.

Salary : $52,645 - $98,397