Instructional Specialist (s)

One Compass, One Crew, One Mission

The Coos Bay School District is accepting applications for experienced Instructional Specialists for the 2025-2026 School Year

Job Summary:

This is a full-time, represented licensed position. The Instructional Specialist within the Special Education Department is responsible for delivering high-quality targeted instruction as prescribed by the Special Education Case Manager. The specialist will employ evidence-based practices and strategies to address specific learning challenges and ensure all students have access to appropriate educational opportunities. This role is primarily responsible for direct instruction aligned with student goals, facilitates collaboration between special and general education staff, and supports compliance of IEP services. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Instructional Delivery: 

• Delivers Tier 3 interventions within MTSS.
• Scaffold instruction aligned with IEP goals and services.  
• Regularly monitor and assess the effectiveness of interventions, use data-driven decision-making to adjust strategies as needed with the support of the Special Education Case Manager.
• Utilize research-based strategies and programs to support students' academic growth and behavioral improvement. 

Classroom Management:

• Establish a consistent routine, clear visual cues, and a supportive classroom atmosphere to minimize disruptive behaviors. 
• Deliver targeted small-group, one-on-one,and push-in instruction to students.
• Provide support for students with behavioral or emotional challenges, utilizing strategies that foster positive behavior and emotional well-being.

Communication with Parents and Staff:

• Serve as a liaison between special education and general education staff to support inclusive practices.  
• Provide guidance and support to general education teachers to implement accommodations and modifications.  
• Facilitate communication with parents/guardians to address concerns and provide updates on student progress.  

Professional Collaboration and Development: 

• Work with educators and support staff to promote student success and meet individual needs by aligning interventions with curriculum and classroom practices. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative, professional working relationships with families, administrators, teachers, and agencies
• Collaborate with building administrators to address systemic or classroom-specific issues related to special education.  
• Provide support and resources to educational assistants as needed regarding IEP-related procedures and compliance.  
• Stay updated on current research, trends, and best practices in intervention strategies. 
• Work closely with the MTSS team and the Special Education Case Manager

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate records of student progress, interventions, and outcomes for reporting and planning purposes.

Advocacy: 

• Positively advocate for students' needs, ensuring they receive appropriate resources and support.
• Work to create an inclusive environment where students with disabilities can thrive both academically and socially.

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:

• Current Oregon Teaching License
• Strong ability to work as a team member
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of instructional practices and a variety of classroom management strategies
• Knowledge of data collection to inform instruction and planning
• High level of patience, emotional resilience, and the ability to stay calm and focused under pressure
• Knowledge of neuroscience and its implications on learning and development for students with disabilities preferred 
• Knowledge of Special Education law and processes preferred
• Collaborative Problem Solving training preferred 

Reports To: Director of Special Education and Principal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms, and use a keyboard and video display terminal.  The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

The work environments combine a standard classroom setting including standard classroom equipment (assistive technology, copier, phone, Chromebook or computer, audio/visual equipment etc.) in a standard school setting.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high depending upon student population and activities.  The employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and/or physically and emotionally dysregulated students.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee Group- Licensed - CBEA 

Reports To:  Director of Special Education, and Principal

We offer a competitive benefit package, including PERS matching

Salary depends on experience and talent of candidate.

The position will remain open until a our ideal team members have been selected!

For more information please contact Michelle Barton in Human Resources

michelleba@coos-bay.k12.or.us or (541) 267-3104 x 1110

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Students, their families, employees and potential employees of the Coos Bay School District 9 are hereby notified that the Coos Bay School System does not discriminate on the basis of perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status in employment, vocational programs, or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. 

The district prohibits discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to; in employment, assignment and promotion of personnel; in educational opportunities and services offered students; in student assignments to schools and classes; in student discipline; in location and use of facilities; in educational offerings and materials.

Salary : $47,477