Special Education Teacher | Salem, Oregon

Job Description

Job Description

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, active Special Education Teacher license and minimum 1+ years Special Education Teacher experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity working onsite as a dedicated special education professional for the upcoming academic year, with positions available supporting elementary students in behavior classrooms and overseeing high-volume learning resource classrooms. Starting September 8, 2026, and concluding June 17, 2027, you’ll play a central role in nurturing student growth and fostering a positive learning environment full-time (37.5 hours/week).

What you’ll bring:

• Active Special Education Teacher certification or license issued by the state of Oregon
• Substantial experience working with behaviors in elementary settings, including managing physical aggression and elopement from buildings (for behavior classroom roles)
• Proven ability handling high-volume LRC caseloads (around 43 students) and effectively managing diverse learning needs
• Commitment to working exclusively onsite throughout the assignment
• References: Contact information for your three most recent supervisors is mandatory for consideration (no exceptions)

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver individualized instruction and behavioral interventions tailored to assigned caseloads in either behavior-focused or high-volume resource classroom settings
• Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists to support IEP implementation and differentiated instruction
• Foster a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment responsive to emotional and academic needs
• Communicate progress, challenges, and successes clearly with staff and families
• Maintain compliant documentation and records per district and state requirements

This full-time, onsite opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful difference while advancing your expertise in special education with a supportive network. Interviews will begin on June 22—early application is encouraged!

If you meet the requirements and are ready to empower students in a dynamic school setting, submit your application today and start a fulfilling journey this fall.

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