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EI.ECSE Specialist
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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
EI.ECSE Specialist
Willamette ESD
MARION CENTER - SALEM, Oregon This job is also posted in Willamette ESD
Job Details
Job ID:
5912655
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
VACANCY NOTICE
EI.ECSE Specialist
Opens:
September 2, 2026
Closes:
Open until filled
General Information
Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for a full-time (40 hours per week) EI.ECSE Specialist position.
This position requires a Master's Degree, or significant progress toward a Master's degree, from a four-year college or university, in Special Education or Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education or a combination of a bachelor's degree and experience that would allow the individual to obtain authorization under the Oregon Department of Education EI.ECSE specialist authorization. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education. Experience at preschool level for children with disabilities, birth to five years of age. Evaluation/assessment experience for children, birth to five years of age.
Successful candidate will work as a member of the Early Learning Department and will follow a 190-day calendar. This position will be based at the Willamette ESD Marion Center in Salem, OR and will begin August 21, 2026. Duties, Responsibilities & Qualifications
Please review the job description for specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position.
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) licensed position represented by Willamette Valley Education Association.
Placement on the Willamette ESD licensed salary schedule, $52,645-98,397
•, will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications, relevant training, experience, and prorated according to start date. Salary and benefits shown are based upon full-time employment (1.0 FTE) for the entire school year contract period.
•Salaries shown are based upon 2023-2026 Licensed bargaining agreement, and are subject to change based upon the outcome of new collective bargaining agreement.
Willamette ESD supports payment for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for eligible employees. Employer-paid PERS, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are also provided to eligible employees. To view a summary of benefits, please click here.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online at https://willamette.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Applicants must submit a completed application with a resume and a letter of introduction. Applications missing these items are considered incomplete and will not be considered.
Willamette Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace community of equity, diversity and inclusion that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to creating conditions that provide respect, support and opportunity for all to thrive. The WESD values representation and recognizes that excellent candidates come from many different backgrounds. For more information about WESD's non-discrimination policy, including contact information of staff designated to respond to questions of discrimination and the WESD's discrimination complaint process and procedures, please visit https://www.wesd.org/about/wesd-board-policies/non-discrimination-policy.
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. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director at 503-385-4752 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the ESD for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 or 711.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$52,645 to $98,397 Per Year
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required