Special Education Teacher | Molalla, Oregon

Embark on a rewarding school-based assignment shaping the lives of students with special needs for the 2024–2026 school years. This full-time, onsite contract provides the opportunity to support diverse elementary and middle school populations as a Special Education Teacher for a variety of classrooms, each with strong assistant staff and collaborative teams.

Multiple openings are available:

• Elementary Developmental Programs (2 positions): Serve 15 students each, supported by 6 assistants. Students present with behavioral, autism spectrum, and expressive communication needs.
• Elementary Behavior (Grades 3–5): Guide a classroom of 16 students, with the support of 5 assistants.
• Elementary Resource (2 locations within a 2-mile radius): Oversee the learning of 35 students, with a paraprofessional assistant at each site.
• Middle School Resource: Serve a caseload of 40 students, with the help of 2 shared assistants.
• Middle School Behavior: Lead a classroom of 15 students, assisted by 5 paraprofessionals.

All roles are 37.5 hours per week, beginning as soon as possible and extending through June 5, 2026.

Qualifications:

• Valid and active Special Education certification/license for Oregon
• Experience working with students in a range of SPED settings (developmental disabilities, behavioral, ASD, resource, etc.)
• Passion for supporting diverse learners and collaborating with support staff
• Positive professional references, with contact information for your most recent supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Provide instruction that meets a variety of behavioral, emotional, and learning needs
• Foster a supportive, inclusive classroom culture
• Lead and collaborate with paraprofessional assistants
• Communicate regularly with families, staff, and related service providers

Take the next step in your career and provide critical expertise to students who need it most. Apply now to share your dedication to special education and make a meaningful impact every day in these dynamic school environments!