Learning Specialist, Grades K-12, (1.0 Fte), Perm, 24-25 School Yr

Position Type:

Special Education - Licensed

Date Posted:

1/5/2024

Location:

TBD

Date Available:

08/26/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Learning Specialist, Resource Room, Grades K-12 (1.0 FTE), Full-Time, Permanent, 2024-2025 School Year

The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse communities.

• This serves as a pool of employment opportunities for various vacant positions.

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Position Summary:

The Learning Specialist is primarily responsible for effective teaching and learning of the assigned subject(s) following district approved curriculum, instruction and assessment practices. As a Learning Specialist, the employee may teach in a variety of elementary and/or secondary educational settings to include but not limited to life skills (Structured Learning Center- Academics), behavior development (Structured Learning Center- Behavior), communications, and learning Resource/Support. Primary responsibility shall include student safety and appropriate collaboration and attention to each student's readiness to learn including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare.

License Requirement:

Must hold or be able to obtain a valid Oregon Teaching License with a Special Education: Generalist endorsement.

Benefits:

We invite you to click here (Use Control Key and right click) and visit our Benefits Website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which include:

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, vision, dental, and basic life)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Professional Development Funds

• Mentorship: Dedicated mentors for new teachers

• Affinity Groups for Educators of Color

Job Group: Licensed Wage Placement Table

Salary:

• Annual Salary Range (2024-2025): $55,988- $106,155 (193-Day Contract). Initial placement based on education, experience.

• This salary range reflects 1.0 FTE. Actual salary is prorated based on FTE and start date.

• This position qualifies for an annual approximate Extended Responsibilities SPED Stipend of $5,403.

• Stipend(s) are pro-rated based on 1.0 FTE and start/end dates of position/assignment.

• As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive:

• A stipend of $2,500 if certified by NBPTS (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards).

• A stipend of $3,000 if you hold a PhD or EdD.

Retirement Contribution:

North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

Desired Qualifications:

• Successful experience teaching in a diverse student environment.

• Successful experience in the grade level(s) and/or content area(s).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law.

The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222. For these Title lX inquiries, please contact 503.353.6000.

For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd (Use Control Key and right click)