What are the responsibilities and job description for the NCESD - Special Education Teacher position at NORTH CENTRAL ESD?
This Positon is OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Position is for the 2024-25 School Year
Eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus upon issue of contract.
Salary Reflected is for 2023-24. 2024-25 Salary will be updated in late May
Title: Learning Specialist
Department: Special Education
Classification: Licensed
Supervised by: Superintendent or Designee
Work Year: Assigned by Contract
Job Purpose Statement:
This position is responsible for evaluating students suspected of having a disability for their educational needs and provide support in implementing instructional programs with regular and special education teachers. The Learning Specialist is responsible for planning and delivery of instruction and/or adoption of the education program to enable students to benefit from their educational experiences.
Job Qualifications: Education and Experience:
- BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Psychology, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or similar.
- Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
- Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
- Valid Oregon Teaching License and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon with required endorsements for subject areas
- Successfully pass district background screening
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
- Knowledge of current concepts, methods, and procedures for curriculum development and implementation
- Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding instruction and evaluation techniques
- Knowledge of human development and learning, behavior management techniques, and communication techniques
- Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry our detailed and basic written or oral instructions
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
- Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives, as well as the ability to address the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school board policies, as well as Oregon law and administrative rule
