Learning Specialist

Position: Learning Specialist - teaching in a specialized program that provides services to students whose Individual Education Plan (IEP) demonstrates a need for cognitive, communication, and social skill development. Skills are developed through individualized instruction in functional or modified core academic curriculum with an emphasis on the use of visual systems for communication and classroom support.

Position Summary

The employee is primarily responsible for effective teaching and learning for the assigned subject(s) following district approved curriculum, instruction and assessment practices. Primary responsibility shall include student safety and appropriate collaboration and attention to each student's readiness to learn including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare.

In carrying out their responsibilities, teachers follow District policy and standard practices and administrative unit regulations.

Qualifications

Oregon Teaching License with special education & multiple subjects endorsement PK-12 Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred Strong classroom management skills required Salary / Benefits: Annual Salary Range $57,162 - $110,780 Initial placement based on education and experience. Required Documents: Letter of interest Resume 3 current letters of recommendation Transcripts (may be unofficial until hired) Copy of Oregon teaching license Copy of ORELA or Praxis scores District/School Profile: Available at web site: www.

oregontrailschools.com Oregon Trail School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Reasonable accommodations for application opportunity will be provided upon request to the Personnel Department (503) 668-5541. Speech/hearing impaired assistance is available through Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.