Special Education Teacher - Elementary

This position is to teach Special Education at the PELC beginning the 2025-2026 school year.

Closing Date :   Opened Until Filled.

Certification Required :  Preliminary or Professional Teaching License with an endorsement in Elementary Multiple Subjects and Special Education Generalist to meet TSPC requirements.

Salary Range : As per Placement on the 2025-2026 Licensed salary schedule plus Special Education stipend.

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Accidental Death Insurance. District pays $1850 per month towards employee health insurance benefits.

Other Information :

Applicant must possess skills for developing effective comprehensive educational programs for students with moderate to significant needs in the areas of academic skills, communication, socialization, cognition, sensory, social emotional skills, self-regulation skills, and life skills. Successful applicants must be able to provide proper case management including procedurally compliant IEP’s, work with instructional assistants, work with specialists, and collaborate with general education teachers regarding inclusion. Applicant must have completed the requirements for the special education endorsement and have experience working with students with diverse learning challenges. Experience with Inclusive Multi-Tiered Systems of Support within a Response to Intervention Framework preferred.

Job Description :   The certified staff member under the general supervision of the building principal performs a variety of tasks, with major responsibility being the instruction and supervision of students.

Qualifications : The staff member must hold a valid license, with proper endorsements for the area of assignment as set by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission and with those exceptions as noted by TSPC.

Reports to : Principal

Major Job Functions :

Domain I : Planning & Preparation

Standard 1 : Knowledge of Content

1.1 Shows an effective command of the subject to guide student learning.

1.2 Uses effective instructional resources, including technology, to communicate content knowledge.

1.3 Takes an active role in adopting new content standards and frameworks to their teaching.

1.4 Creates opportunities for students to learn practice and master academic language in their content.

Standard 2 : Knowledge of Students

2.1 Builds upon students’ knowledge and experience.

2.2 Uses school and district resources to support and advocate for student needs.

2.3 Recognizes and supports students’ learning styles.

2.4 Recognizes and supports students’ culture and heritage.

Standard 3 : Instructional Goal Setting

3.1 Selects appropriate instructional goals based upon national, state, and local standards.

3.2 Selects goals that are measurable and states them in terms of student learning.

3.3 Selects goals appropriate for students.

Standard 4 : Lesson Design

4.1 Designs coherent instruction that reflects research-based best practice.

4.2 Designs instruction that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.

4.3 Ensures that the curriculum is relevant to student needs.

4.4 Adheres to approved Scope and Sequence of subject matter.

4.5 Develops and implements supports for learner literacy development across content areas.

4.6 Considers individual student’s culture and heritage when planning lessons.

Standard 5 : Assessment Planning

5.1 Is familiar with content area, school, district, and state assessment methods and options.

5.2 Uses assessments that are congruent with instructional goals.

5.3 Develops and uses a variety of formative and summative assessment tools and information for planning, instruction, feedback, and reflection applicable to individual student’s background and needs.

Domain II : Classroom Environment

Standard 6 : Climate of Respect and Learning

6.1 Creates an environment that promotes equity, respect, and positive interpersonal interactions.

6.2 Interactions are appropriate to developmental and cultural norms.

6.3 High expectations for student success, quality work, and student achievement.

6.4 Students are actively engaged.

6.5 Uses strategies and practices that are likely to enable students to demonstrate respect for and affirm their own and other’s differences related to background, culture and heritage.

Standard 7 : Classroom Procedures and Physical Environment

7.1 Develops and employs classroom procedures that promote student learning and facilitate positive classroom interaction consistent with building and district programs.

7.2 Designs a safe and accessible classroom environment for all students.

7.3 Facilitates smooth transitions with little loss of instructional time.

7.4 Ensures all students have access to materials, technology, and necessary resources.

Standard 8 : Managing Student Behavior

8.1 Clearly communicates and enforces classroom and school expectations.

8.2 Addresses inappropriate behavior consistently and appropriately.

8.3 Proactively addresses student behavior.

8.4 Responds appropriately to conflicts or misunderstandings arising from differences in background, culture and heritage.

Domain III : Instruction

Standard 9 : Lesson Delivery

9.1 Exhibits lesson delivery that is clear, reflects appropriate pacing, and uses a variety of effective teaching strategies.

9.2 Activates students’ prior knowledge.

9.3 Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

9.4 Uses a variety of questioning and discussion techniques that elicit student reflection and higher order thinking.

9.5 Uses technology effectively.

9.6 Uses a variety of instructional strategies to support and expand learners’ communication through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Standard 10 : Feedback to Students

10.1 Demonstrates ability to listen to students and responds appropriately.

10.2 Provides constructive feedback that facilitates learning and academic growth.

10.3 Provides constructive feedback that is consistent, ongoing, timely and in a variety of forms.

Standard 11 : Assessment for Learning

11.1 Uses assessment data to prepare for individual and group instruction, including re-teaching when necessary.

11.2 Uses formative assessment during classroom instruction to facilitate student learning.

11.3 Demonstrates the ability to use summative assessments to guide and inform instruction through the collection, maintenance, and analysis of classroom, district, and state assessments.

11.4 Engages students in assessing their own learning.

Domain IV : Professional Responsibilities

Standard 12 : Professional Growth

12.1 Actively participates in professional development opportunities relevant to teaching assignment.

12.2 Actively engages in meaningful goal setting.

12.3 Pursues professional growth through reflection, self assessment, learning, and knowledge of best practices.

Standard 13 : Record Keeping and Communication

13.1 Carries out duties as assigned.

13.2 Maintains accurate records according to district and building protocols.

13.3 Knows and adheres to district job description and standards of performance including Competent and Ethical Educator Standards.

13.4 Maintains appropriate confidentiality.

13.5 Communicates effectively and respectfully with all stakeholders : students, parents, colleagues and supervisor.

13.6 Facilitates meetings effectively.

13.7 Effectively and appropriately collaborates with colleagues and other professionals.

Standard 14 : Commitment to Instructional Initiatives

14.1 Is aware of, and supports, building and district instructional priorities.

14.2 Knows and actively participates in building and district instructional initiatives.

Domain V : Student Learning and Growth

Standard 15 : Student Growth

15.1 Is aware of student academic growth.

15.2 Can show proof of student growth.

15.3 Administers / utilizes appropriate standardized assessments adhering to professional guidelines.

15.4 Designs and delivers instruction based on content standards to prepare students for standardized assessments.

15.5 Maintains appropriate records to document student growth.

15.6 Uses an appropriate proficiency based rubric to assess student growth.

Terms of Employment : The teacher will receive salary and benefits according to the current Certified Employee Collective Bargaining Agreement, Pendleton School District.

Evaluations : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Teacher Evaluation Process and Improvement of Instruction Guide.

Pendleton School District 16R affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity to education and employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, handicap, or any other extraneous consideration not directly and substantively related to effective performance. This policy implements all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and executive orders. 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. Related inquiries and additional requests may be directed to Chris Fritsch, Affirmative Action Officer, 107 NW 10th, Pendleton, OR 97801. Speech / Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.

Salary : $50,597 - $99,931