Special Education Teacher- Vocation and Independence Program - Starting the 2025-2026 School Year

Salary: Currently $49,638.36-$92,138.12 (DOE), Plus Sped Stipend (currently $1240.73), still being negotiated for 2025-2026. 

Insurance: Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district, currently up to $2202 (based upon family coverage), prorated based upon FTE, TBD for 2025-2026.

PERS Retirement: The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system. 

Benefits to working at KFCS:

• Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
• Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession. 
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
• District-supported child care is available.
• Work in a highly supportive environment
• Access to classroom technology including interactive white board, document cameras, and chromebooks
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities

Schedule:190 Days 3 days new teacher in-service 

JOB SUMMARY:

The VIP teacher will provide comprehensive and specialized instruction to students ages 18-21, who have disabilities and have received a modified or extended diploma. The position is responsible for coordinating various aspects of transition including providing specialized instruction related to career and life skills; creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil’s ability. 

REPORTS TO:

Special Services Director

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assesses student’s transition needs using various inventories and assessments.
• Implements an appropriate program of individualized functional skills instruction, utilizing District-adopted curriculum for students with severe disabilities, while developing and implementing accommodations and research-based instructional strategies.
• Assist students with obtaining work experience opportunities in the community, job placements in local businesses, connections made with colleges, as apporpritate. 
• Maintains records/files and meets timelines.
• Develops Individualized Education Program (IEP) with students who are transition age and conducts Triennial meetings/activities.
• Facilitates “Person Centered Planning” services for students. Follows up and monitors progress towards life-long goals.
• Develops and implements a system of continuous evaluation of each student’s progress.
• Assists staff to assist students in maintaining appropriate work ethics and social skills.
• Directs and models, for paraprofessionals, activities which include recruitment of potential clients, analysis of work sites, maintenance of tracking of skill progress, collection of data, gathering and organizing information for transition planning, and follow-up for delivery of services.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, colleagues, District representatives, supervisors, adult service agencies, community members, and others who have an interest in the overall achievement of young adults in our program.
• Conducts meetings to address the needs of students that will support them to become independent and respected community members.
• Participates in professional development activities and implements strategies as appropriate to meet pupil needs.  
• Keeps accurate class records, including attendance records and lesson plans and completes necessary reports, including IEPs, in a timely manner.  
• Provides adequate information for substitutes.
• Implements program-adopted crisis prevention/intervention strategies to include the use of de-escalating procedures and physical interventions as identified/described on a behavior support plan.
• Adheres to District policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Hold First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain District adopted crisis prevention/intervention programs
• Valid Oregon driver’s license required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Hold or qualify for an Oregon Teaching License through Teacher Standards and Practices Commission with a Special Education Endorsement. 

Preferred experience or training in post-secondary Special Education and Transition of students in Special Education programs.

Pre-employment requirements:

Employment for this position is contingent on clearance of the following:

__X__ Background Investigation

The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.

Salary : $49,638 - $92,138