Special Ed Teacher | Cottage Grove, Oregon

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Job Description

Make a meaningful impact supporting students with unique needs in beautiful western Oregon! Were seeking five dedicated professionals for full-time, contract positions in special education life skills classrooms for the 20262027 academic year. Flexible placement across partnering school districts allows you to broaden your experience and adapt your skills to a variety of educational settings. If you are passionate about fostering growth in students with diverse learning needs and open to new challenges, this is an outstanding opportunity.

What were looking for:

• Bachelors degree and a valid Oregon Special Education (SPED) teaching license
• Experience or passion for working in life skills/SPED settings
• Ability to remain flexible regarding job site and specific assignment, as locations will be finalized closer to the assignment start date
• Willingness to collaborate with educational teams, adapt to new environments, and build rapport with students of all abilities
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and classroom management skills
• Commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment
• Open to adapting instruction and supports to meet a wide range of student needs

Role responsibilities:

• Deliver specialized instruction and life skills curriculum to students with a variety of developmental and learning differences
• Work collaboratively with paraeducators, therapists, families, and school personnel
• Attend IEP meetings and maintain student records as required
• Adapt lesson plans and teaching approaches to meet individual student goals
• Model positive behavior supports and nurture a safe, respectful classroom climate
• Engage actively in professional development and implement best practices in SPED

Ready to take the next step in your special education journey? Grow your career while changing livessubmit your resume, preferred work locations, and credentials today! Positions fill quickly for these impactful roles, so dont miss your chance to make a difference.