Special Education Teacher K-3 - Life Skills

Position Type:
Special Ed (LRC, LSK & SLP)/Teacher: Special Education - Life Skills
Date Posted:
3/15/2024
Location:
Stayton Elementary School
Date Available:
08/19/2024
Life Skills - K-3 Special Education Teacher
Stayton Elementary
POSITION TYPE: Licensed
START DATE: August 19, 2024, for Orientation
WORK DAYS: 190
PAY: for the 2024-25 school year, $45,171.49 - $88,774.53; placement is dependent on experience and education level; we also pay your PERS retirement contribution
Stayton Elementary School is seeking a dynamic instructor to work with students in our Life Skills classroom. This classroom serves students in a self-contained setting for grades K-3.
Additional Compensation/benefits:
- $3,000 Sp Ed Stipend (annual)
- Contribution toward full family, medical/dental/vision
- Tuition Reimbursement provisions
- Excellent support and professional development opportunities for new hires
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires Special Education Endorsement
• Requires current TSPC license and authorization level ability to teach upper elementary and middle school.

POSITION GOAL: To provide instruction based on district curriculum that will allow students, in grades 4-8, with significant developmental and intellectual needs to thrive in a classroom setting.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement a program of study following state and district goals/curriculum that meets students' individual needs and development.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establish clear objectives for all instructional units, projects, and lessons to communicate these goals and objectives to students.
• Conduct IEP evaluations and meetings for district students.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning with the resources provided by the District.
• Establish and clarify acceptable standards for student behavior and demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
• Diagnose the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribe appropriate learning activities for each student.
• Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents and the public.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior.
• Be familiar with, and follow, established written standard operating procedures for specific responsibilities of this position.
• Other assignments appropriate to the general duties of certified staff as requested by the building principal.
• Write accurate and appropriate individual programs for Special Education based on the educational needs of the identified student.
• Assist in implementing individual programs for Special Education based on the educational needs of the identified student.
• Assist in maintaining district compliance with Special Education law and administrative procedures.
• Participate in fulfilling responsibilities of the district Special Education team as consultant to the regular education staff in matters of implementing IEP's.
• Complete IEP's, reports and other required data in a timely and efficient manner.
• Other assignments appropriate to the general duties of licensed staff as requested by administration.

North Santiam is a PBIS District
Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) focuses efforts on creating an environment that supports the educational environment. PBIS schools use school-wide and classroom positive reinforcement to promote expected behavior, teach behavioral expectations like academic skills, and use data-based information to guide intervention and management.