Special Education Teacher

Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Category: Certified

Special Education Teacher - High School
Blend of Life Skills/Resource Level of Service /Adult Transition Program
Annual Salary Range: $46,790.00 - $80,429.00
1.0 FTE

Job Goal:
Provide high school students (grades 9-12) and adult students (ages 18-21) receiving special education services with instruction, guidance, training, coaching, and opportunities to gain community access, independent living skills, and employment opportunities to facilitate the successful transition to adult life after public school.

Essential Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed for this position. Minimum Bachelor's Degree and current valid Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement
Ability to maintain and utilize data for instructional decisions and programming
Ability to be a team leader and develop and maintain a structured environment
Ability to maintain strength of knowledge and practice in instructional skills and strategies
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, to seek professional growth, improve classroom instruction, and to qualify for license renewal by following both state and district regulations
Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students
Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, teachers and community members
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information
Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
Ability to work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing
Ability to identify and support challenging behaviors through positive behavior supports
Perform physical requirements necessary for the job (which may include):

Moderate to extensive degree of physical and emotional stamina
Frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting
Frequent and prolonged talking/hearing conversations
Possess near/far visual acuity/depth perception
Possible exposure to bodily fluids in assisting students with using rest rooms and in tending to injury and illness

Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):
Plans and implements a program of study following state and District goals/curriculum that as much as possible meets the individual needs and development of students
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all instructional units, projects and lessons to communicate these goals and objectives to students
Develops and maintains an environment conductive to learning with the resources provided by the District
Establishes and clarifies acceptable standards for student behavior and demonstrates effective management skills
Diagnoses the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribes appropriate learning activities for each student
Evaluates each student's growth periodically and develops instructional plans for the future
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, and, for the classroom and community, develops reasonable rules of behavior and attendance.
Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior
Maintains accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by law and District policy
Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues
Serves as a role model to students in the areas of appearance, actions, behaviors and interpersonal interactions with peers
Provides academic modifications for students with special needs
Cooperates with other members of staff, outside agencies, and community members in planning District curriculum and instructional methods, goals and objectives
Takes reasonable precautions to provide for health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, materials and facilities
Satisfactorily performs teaching responsibilities and continually evaluates and reappraises professional performance using District guidelines. Assumes the responsibility for seeking help and advice, and takes full responsibility for demonstrating professional growth and needed improvement
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, parents, and staff
Attends meetings and serves on committees as directed
Directs and assigns activities of assigned instructional assistants, volunteers, and other paraprofessionals
Performs such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration.

Preferred Licenses, Registrations, Bonding and/or Testing Required:
Valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate endorsements, if required
Pre-employment drug screening required
Possess a valid First Aid card, if required
Possess a valid Oregon Driver's License, if required
Blood-borne Pathogens Training/Hepatitis B Shot Series Training, if required
SafeSchools Training as required

Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be practiced by the North Bend School District regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition, age, veterans' status, service in uniformed service, familial status, genetic information, an individual's juvenile record that has been expunged, and disability if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.