2025/26 Philomath School District - Special Education Teacher - Kings Valley Charter School

DESCRIPTION:

        Provide direct special education services and support to students, effectively managing a student caseload.  Provide support to general education teachers instructing students with special needs. Primary location for position is Kings Valley Charter School.

QUALIFICATIONS: Oregon teacher certification with Special Education endorsement as determined by Oregon Teacher Standards & Practices Commission (TSPC).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and provide instruction for students with a variety of specific educational needs.
• Provide a classroom environment that is conducive to meeting the needs of all learners.
• Implements appropriate individualized education plans (IEP) as developed by the IEP team.
• Provide case management to students with a variety of educational needs, including but not exclusive of specific learning disabilities, autism, communication disorders, behavioral disabilities, and/or developmental delays.
• Coordinate evaluation and re-evaluation process for student eligibility for special education services.
• Keeps accurate records and files for all special education students in accordance with district procedures.
• Conduct IEP meetings, as required by IDEA.
• Enter related data into an electronic IEP management system.
• Collects and analyzes data in order to frequently monitor student progress toward annual IEP goals and update IEP in accordance with district procedures.
• Assist general education teachers who also instruct students with special needs.
• Evaluate student progress annually using school, district, and/or statewide assessment tools.
• Coordinate student inclusion/participation in general education classes.
• Proactively and constructively communicate with parents and community.
• Direct and coordinate responsibilities for instructional assistants.
• Assess and direct program needs.
• Work cooperatively with other school and district staff and outside agencies to coordinate the district’s program.
• Carry out all duties assigned to licensed teachers in the school district.

CONTRACT:  190-day annual contract (in response to approved District calendar) Salary and full benefits per Licensed negotiated agreement. Salary Range is for 24/25 school year - contract negotiations are pending for 25/26.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin or the presence of a non-job related handicap. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact the Superintendent at (541) 929-3169 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.

Salary : $44,313 - $88,782