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Teacher - Special Education, Resource Room (Temporary for 2026 - 2027)
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$80,805 / year median in Oregon
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Teacher
•Special Education, Resource Room (Temporary for 2026
•2027)
COQUILLE SD 8
Coquille Valley Elementary School
•Coquille, Oregon This job is also posted in
COQUILLE SD 8
Job Details
Job ID:
5920067
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Position Overview:
Student instruction will include the development of academic skills, social skills, appropriate behavior, and skills for school success. Additional job responsibilities include case management, IEP development, assessment and data collection, scheduling meetings, parent/guardian communication, collaboration with general ed. teachers, and management of support staff.
Essential Job Functions:
Identifies the needs of individual students by continuous assessment of their performance and abilities.
Uses identified student needs to plan instruction.
Prepares and writes instructional plans and IEP's.
Uses a variety of appropriate methods and materials to implement instructional plans.
Organizes and manages classroom to create the optimum learning conditions.
Applies learning theories to meet the needs of students.
Evaluates and reports student progress.
Supervises students in and out of the classroom.
Initiates, plans, and carries out parent conferences.
Initiates and maintains communication with parents and colleagues.
Plans and coordinates the activities of educational assistants and other paraprofessionals as assigned.
Administers standardized testing in accordance with division testing practices.
Monitor caseload, meeting deadlines, time limits and expectations of the law.
Other duties as assigned
Other Job Functions:
Participates in in-service and professional development activities.
Assists in the assessment of building level needs and the planning required to meet those needs
Attends meetings and serves on committees as assigned or directed (or if individual volunteers)
Sets and carries out goals each year.
Participates and coordinates multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
Guides the learning process toward achievement of all IEP's and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for the students.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Current concepts, methods, and procedures of curriculum development and implementation.
Laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding instruction
Evaluation techniques.
Standards based education.
Human development and learning.
Behavior management techniques.
Communication techniques.
Current health and safety procedures and practices.
Ability to:
Develop appropriate curriculum.
Interpret and comply with laws, rules, and policies.
Evaluate student needs and progress.
Implement accepted principles of instruction.
Maintain acceptable student behavior and discipline.
Communicate effectively.
Observe timelines and confidentiality
Maintain regular attendance
Experience:
Demonstrated competency through college preparation, student teaching, and/or classroom experience, and professional development.
License:
Current Oregon license with appropriate endorsement in area of assignment
Current ODL
Physical Requirements:
In an eight-hour day, employee may
Stand/Walk 5-6 Hours
Drive 1-2 Hours
Sit 3-4 Hours
Stoop/Squat/Bend 1-2 Hours
Lift/Carry 1-2 Hours Up to a weight of 50 lbs
Climb Stairs Occasionally
Use hands for repetitive motions Frequently
Use feet for repetitive movements Frequently
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary:
$49,691 to $95,406 Per Year
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance