Special Education Teacher - Cascade and Pacific Academies - Beaverton

Special

Education

• Teacher - Cascade and Pacific Academies - Beaverton

• Northwest Regional ESD is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization and we work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

• Position Title: Teacher - Special Education - School Age

• Department: Social Emotional Learning Schools

• Location: Cascade & Pacific Academies - Beaverton

• Reports To: Principal

• Compensation: Licensed

• Salary: Schedule ($56,530.85 - $104,459.67, annually DOE)

• Bargaining Unit: NWEA

• FTE: 1.0

• Work Days: 192

• Northwest Regional ESD's mission is to improve student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support in partnership with the communities we serve.

Position specifics:

• The Special

Education

• Teacher assigned to an Intensive Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Program provides specially designed instruction and behavioral support for students with significant social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. This position emphasizes individualized instruction, intensive behavior support, and therapeutic-informed practices necessary for students who require a highly structured and supported learning environment. The teacher is a key member of a multidisciplinary student success team and is responsible for integrating academic instruction with social-emotional skill development to support student access, engagement, and progress. The students served are enrolled in a self-contained classroom in a K-12 behavioral school setting.

Education and collaboration:

• The teacher collaborates with mental health professionals and support staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where each student can achieve their full potential.

Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 2. Current Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement; or ability to obtain license and endorsement within timeline specified by district
• 3. Working knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of Individual Plans (IEPs)
• 4. Experience in the education of children who exhibit behavior and emotional disorders
• 5. Valid Driver's License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance
• 6. Bilingual and biliteracy skills preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• 2. Professionalism and effective human relations
• 3. Regularly confer with immediate supervisor
• 4. Proficient in computer and internet-based applications, including email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing
• 5. High level of accuracy and organizational skills
• 6. Problem analysis, recommendations, and solution implementation accuracy
• 7. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills; ability to handle diverse situations
• 8. Ability to work with minimal supervision, communicate clearly, and manage multiple projects
• 9. Strong decision-making abilities
• 10. Develop job skills to meet changes in the position

Essential functions:

• A. Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities

• B. Adapt and modify curriculum materials to meet students' unique needs

• C. Provide direct instruction in various subjects, tailoring methods to learning styles

• D. Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff to ensure inclusive practices

• E. Develop and implement instructional programs addressing IEP goals

• F. Use behavioral and instructional strategies and available resources to help students achieve IEP goals

• G. Monitor and track student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed

• H. Participate in regular progress staffing on identified students

• I. Conduct assessments and participate in development of IEP goals and objectives

• J. Foster a positive classroom atmosphere that promotes engagement and social-emotional growth

• K. Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student performance

• L. Attend professional development to stay current with best practices in special education

• M. Perform other duties as assigned

• Note: The description reflects general details necessary to describe principal functions, knowledge, and responsibility scope, but is not inclusive of all work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or balance workload. NWRESD reserves the right to modify duties as necessary to reflect essential functions of the department.

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Address: 5825 NE Ray Circle Rd., Hillsboro, OR 97124