Special Education Teacher

Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Category: Certified Employees

POSITION INFORMATION

Baker School District is currently seeking a candidate for a 1.0 FTE Special Education teaching position at Brooklyn Primary beginning the 2024-2025 school year.
New hire orientation will be on Monday, August 12, 2024. There will be additional training also that week Tuesday thru Thursday.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the candidate to hold, or be eligible to hold, an Oregon Teaching License through TSPC with the proper endorsement.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER POSITION EXPECTATIONS
Maintains an instructional area free from hazard to the health and safety of the students. Demonstrates, by performance, the ability to plan properly for the instructional process. Develops plans for the assessment of individual student abilities and achievement.
Establishes and applies standards of student achievement which are based on educational research, administrative guidelines, community expectations, and the individual abilities of students.
Develops and provides differentiated instruction which meets individualized student needs and maintains interests. Develops and implements individualized plans (IEP/504)
Communicate effectively with students regarding their educational progress.
Schedules IEP/student information meetings in a timely manner as prescribed by IDEA.
Communicates effectively with parents, classroom teachers and other professionals regarding a child's educational and/or behavioral progress.
Facilitate collaborative and inclusive IEP meetings to maximize participation.
Seek the assistance of his/her supervisor or others in the building or government agencies when a student's behavior problem is beyond what can be handled reasonably in the Special Education/general education classroom.
Follow Covid-19 safety protocols established by the District.
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

CONTRACT INFORMATION

The annual certified salary schedule for the 2024-2025 school year is $60,600 - $87,386, for 1.0 FTE for employees with an unrestricted TSPC license ($45,000 annual salary for employees with an Emergency/Restricted TSPC License). Baker School District allows all teaching experience years within the U.S. (substitute years not included) and education to be used in placing the teacher on the salary schedule. Currently, teacher contracts are approximately 175 days with a four-day work week. Certified staff report for approximately one Friday per month for meetings and PD activities.
Baker School District 5J offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with multiple choices available to employees. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, long term care, tax-deferred retirement savings plans, and more. In addition, the District shall pay the six percent (6%) employee contribution (PERS) required by ORS 238.200 and ORS 238A.330. Insurance will be September 1, 2024.
This position will begin at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.

REQUIRED UPLOADS:

Internal Applicants:

Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Current Resume

DISTRICT POLICY
It is the district's policy to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.

During the application process, a veteran will need to submit the following: Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215).
OR Proof of receiving a non-service connected pension from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs.
Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter.

Baker School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veterans' status, familial status, genetic information, disability, culture and/or financial status.