Special Education Learning Center Teacher

3 weeks ago

Portland, Oregon, United States Portland Public Schools Full time
Job Summary

This position provides curriculum, assessment, and instruction to students in the subject area or grade level by teaching skills, content, and critical thinking. All instruction is tied to district and state performance standards. Assessment is continually used to adjust, inform, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a wide range of students, including students who are English Language Learners, Talented and Gifted students, have diverse modes of learning, and are served by Individual Education Plans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Use data to inform instruction and monitor student progress on IEP goals and objectives.
  • Support general education core curriculum with accommodations and modifications.
  • Provide academic instruction, social skills development, vocational, and study skills appropriate to student age and according to IEP goals.
  • Use age-appropriate teaching materials, tier 2 and tier 3 curriculum, and interventions.
  • Direct instruction is provided from a teacher with a special education endorsement.
  • Differentiated instruction for students that may include modified expectations, course content, extended instruction, adapted levels of curriculum, behavior intervention strategies, technology use, etc.
  • Consultation in a direct and meaningful manner with the special education and general education teachers specifically designing an individualized program with supporting intervention curriculum to meet the special education goals and objectives as stated in a student's IEP.
  • Conduct assessment, including the Woodcock Johnson III.
Requirements
  • Oregon TSPC License with Handicapped Learner or Special Education: Generalist endorsement.
  • Background/experience with students with severe developmental delays.
  • Current pediatric CPR credential or willingness to receive training as soon as possible.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Training and/or experience in a similar classroom setting.
  • Bilingual/Bi-Cultural Chinese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese applicants are highly desirable.
Employment Standards
  • Knowledge of academic achievement standards that align to district goals and create a comprehensive, rigorous, and coherent curricular program.
  • Research-based instructional strategies and models for improving instructional practices.
  • Existing and emerging education and instructional technologies and software.
  • Ability to advocate, model, and implement Portland Public School's Educational Racial Equity policy.
  • Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
  • Manage student behavior and maintain discipline in accordance with school, district, and state policies, procedures, and laws.
  • Assign and grade class work, homework, projects, tests, and assignments.
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
  • Prepare classroom for class activities.
  • Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
  • Provide appropriate feedback on work.
  • Encourage parent and community involvement.
  • Provide student information to authorized individuals in a timely manner.
  • Participate in appropriate professional growth and extracurricular activities.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
  • Utilize relevant technologies to support and differentiate instruction.
  • Welcome and empower students and families, including underrepresented families of color and those whose first language may not be English, as essential partners in student education.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
  • Update records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
  • Prepare required reports on students and activities.
  • Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
  • Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and caregivers regarding student progress and student needs.
  • Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
Benefits

Portland Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.

Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.

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