What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Milton-Freewater Unified SD7?
Milton-Freewater Oregon is a multi-cultural community located in the northeast corner of the state within ten miles of Walla Walla Washington.
Special Education Teacher - Secondary
Successful candidates will:
- Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve - create a growth-mindset culture in the classroom
- Possess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to be on track to meet academic goals
- Demonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging, organized and effective
- Use data to inform instructional decisions
- Connect well with students, families and the school community – be open to learning about others, especially those who may be different from you
- Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices
- Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff (be a team player)
- Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improving
- Recognize students’ different needs, abilities and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs, abilities and interests
- Responsible for both instruction and writing IEP's with transition goals
- Familiar with Oregon graduation requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- Possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Teaching License
- Possess or be able to obtain a Special Education Endorsement
- Culturally proficient skills and strategies
Highly desirable qualifications:
- Bilingual, preferably Spanish/English
- Strong Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
- Strong Knowledge of Response to Intervention strategies
- Experience with Autism and Intellectual Disability is helpful
- Multiple endorsements
COMPENSATION:
Position starts fall of 2024. Current salary range is $45,516.00 - $83,946.00 (depending on level of experience and education). The Milton Freewater School district offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package that includes:
- District paid benefits with the public employee retirement system (PERS)
- Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage.
- 1% bonus for living in the Milton Freewater School District area. (for the entire school year)
SELECTION TIMELINE:
Job Position Posted: April 9, 2024
Job Position Closes: Open Until Filled
Timeline: Interviews starting April 16, 2024
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:
Janet Millar, Administrative Assistant/ Human Resource Assistant
Milton-Freewater Unified School District No. 7
1020 S Mill Street, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3551 (541) 938-8632, janet.millar@miltfreesd.org, or at: https://miltonfreewater.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx to apply.
Salary : $45,516 - $83,946