Successful candidates will receive Bethel School District's $3,000 Special Education Hiring Incentive!

Educators must be fully and appropriately licensed by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) to be eligible for this incentive. Restricted license holders will not be eligible.

$1,000 bonus after 30 days of work

$500 in December paycheck

$500 in March paycheck

$1,000 in June at the conclusion of the school year

Bethel School District is seeking appropriately licensed candidates for a .5 FTE - 1.0 FTE School Psychologist for the 2024-25 school year. The District seeks a dynamic individual to join the Student Services team. This position works closely with specialists, consultants, other District School Psychologists, and administrators.

Candidates who are licensed or will have the ability to be licensed by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/pages/index.aspx by the start of the 2024-2025 school year are encouraged to apply.

We are actively recruiting the best candidates for teaching positions, especially those from non-traditional backgrounds. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preferential consideration.

We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet all of the qualifications or do not currently possess a teaching license. If you have questions about teacher licensure, please contact Remie Calalang mailto:remie.calalang@bethel.k12.or.us?subject=Licensure Questions , Assistant Superintendent, by email or phone: remie.calalang@bethel.k12.or.us mailto:remie.calalang@bethel.k12.or.us or 541.689.3280.

About Bethel

Bethel Schools are committed to creating safe, caring, mutually respectful environments where all students are honored and valued for their diverse cultural backgrounds, strengths and abilities in every instructional practice and school activity to support academic achievement and student success.

With approximately 5,500 students in 11 schools, Bethel School District is committed to excellence in every aspect of its operation. Bethel is located in northwest Eugene in Oregon's picturesque Willamette Valley. Approximately two hours south of Portland, Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and enjoys a mild climate, wonderful recreation opportunities and a welcoming atmosphere.

The Bethel community is centered around its schools and has demonstrated a high degree of trust in the school district. A $99.3 million bond measure was approved in November 2020 with a 66% Yes vote. It is the largest bond in District history. This follows a $49.5 million bond in 2012 that was approved with a 73% Yes vote. Bethel School District employees are proud of being part of what is affectionately known as the Bethel Family.

Job summary:

School Psychologist: To serve as a specialized staff member in evaluating students' academic skills, learning aptitudes, emotional development, adaptive behavior, and social skills.

Successful Candidates Will:

Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations

Follow-up appropriately on all referrals for psycho-educational assessment services

Use a wide variety of assessment techniques to evaluate students' academic skills, learning aptitudes, emotional development, adaptive behavior, and social skills

Integrate assessment data into a concise, organized, and educationally relevant evaluation report

Attend Student Support Team (SST) meetings, IEP meetings, eligibility planning meetings, eligibility meetings, and special education team meetings in assigned schools

Respond to questions from parents/guardians concerning the evaluation process and district procedures

Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by federal and state law, district policy, and administrative regulations

Maintain compliance with state and federal rules for establishing special education eligibility and completing evaluations

Be knowledgeable about positive behavioral supports and the appropriate implementation of academic and behavioral intervention plans

Work harmoniously with others and communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents/guardians, and staff

Work as an active, contributing team member of school and district teams and to solve problems and create new opportunities

Facilitate and mediate difficult meetings where there are conflicting interests or opinions regarding special education services for individual students

Follow district and school policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines, and the provisions of the contract and exercises professional judgment when acting in the absence of a covering guideline or policy

Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families, and colleagues

Fully support and implement Social Emotional Learning, encouraging students to build self-awareness, self-management and relationship skills

Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in education and educational evaluations

Perform other duties as requested by the Student Services Director

Minimum qualifications:

Possess an Oregon Teaching License valid for assignment by the start of the school year

Experience working with children, youth, and families in a counseling role

Culturally proficient skills and strategies

For information regarding this position, please email Brenda Martinek, Student Services Director, at brenda.martinek@bethel.k12.or.us mailto:brenda.martinek@bethel.k12.or.us .

To apply, please follow the link to TalentEd Recruit and Hire https://bethelor.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx .

Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.

If you are an in-district employee and wish to be considered for this position, please indicate your interest in writing to Remie Calalang mailto:remie.calalang@bethel.k12.or.us , Assistant Superintendent, by 4:00 p.m. on February 7, 2024.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practices Act, Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The Bethel School District, an equal opportunity employer, complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the, Fair Employment Practice Act, Title IX Regulations and Section 504 of PL 93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.

The District is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Remie Calalang, Assistant Superintendent, at (541) 689-3280 for additional information or assistance.

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