Teacher, Special Education Job at Clackamas Education Service District
- Assesses students' skills in relevant areas of instruction and adaptive behavior including communication, self-care, social skills, community use, functional academics, leisure, and work
- Identifies students' individual needs and leads the child study team in the development of individual education plans
- Designs and implements classroom instructional programs based on the students' IEPs, physical, behavioral, medical support needs, chronological age and mode of communication
- Designs and implements age appropriate community based instruction including leisure/recreation, mobility training, and accessing typical community services such as shopping
- Develops and implements specially designed behavior intervention plans for students who are experiencing significant behavioral challenges
- For a complete list of essential functions, please see the full job description
- Current Oregon teaching license with appropriate special education endorsement and authorization
- Recent successful experience teaching students whose primary disability is intellectual disability
- Knowledge and experience teaching students with low incidence disabilities including intellectual disability and autism
- Knowledge of alternative communication modes including rudimentary level of American Sign Language and augmentative communication
- Familiarity with the adaptive equipment and technology frequently utilized as a part of the instructional program for students with significant mental and physical disabilities
- For a complete list of minimum qualifications, see the full job description
- LEEP_Teacher_JD
JobID: 941
Position Type:
Licensed/Licensed
Licensed/Licensed
Date Posted:
1/11/2023
1/11/2023
Location:
Life Enrichment Education Program
Life Enrichment Education Program
Date Available:
2022-23 School Year
2022-23 School Year
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Open until filled
Teacher, Special Education ( Life Skills)
Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP)
Clackamas County School Districts
190-Day Calendar, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week
2022-23 School Year
Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:
The Teacher, in cooperation with related services staff, designs and implements a specially designed instructional program for students whose primary disability is intellectual disability existing concurrently with high intensity support needs. The Teacher is responsible for instruction and students' personal management in all areas identified on each student's IEP. The Teacher is responsible for the coordination of child study team activities, facilitation of an interdisciplinary delivery of services, providing for parental involvement, and participating as a member of the local building faculty.
LIFE ENRICHMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM:
The Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides specially designed instruction and related services for eligible Clackamas County students, ages 5-21 years. Students attend self-contained classrooms in schools located throughout the county. The curriculum focuses on personal management, communication, practical living skills, vocational skills, leisure and recreation activities, and social skills. Based on the individual needs of each student, the ESD offers speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive PE, and nursing support. LEEP also provides an extended school year program in the summer for students who would regress because of a lengthy educational recess.
CLACKAMAS EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT:
Clackamas Education Service District is one of Oregon's 19 ESDs charged with providing programs for children with special needs, technology support, school improvement, and administrative services to local school districts and the Oregon Department of Education. Clackamas ESD serves ten school districts in Clackamas County, including Canby, Colton, Estacada, Gladstone, Lake Oswego, Molalla River, North Clackamas, Oregon City, Oregon Trail, and West Linn-Wilsonville.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:
The Teacher, in cooperation with related services staff, designs and implements a specially designed instructional program for students whose primary disability is intellectual disability existing concurrently with high intensity support needs. The Teacher is responsible for instruction and students' personal management in all areas identified on each student's IEP. The Teacher is responsible for the coordination of child study team activities, facilitation of an interdisciplinary delivery of services, providing for parental involvement, and participating as a member of the local building faculty.
LIFE ENRICHMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM:
The Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides specially designed instruction and related services for eligible Clackamas County students, ages 5-21 years. Students attend self-contained classrooms in schools located throughout the county. The curriculum focuses on personal management, communication, practical living skills, vocational skills, leisure and recreation activities, and social skills. Based on the individual needs of each student, the ESD offers speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive PE, and nursing support. LEEP also provides an extended school year program in the summer for students who would regress because of a lengthy educational recess.
CLACKAMAS EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT:
Clackamas Education Service District is one of Oregon's 19 ESDs charged with providing programs for children with special needs, technology support, school improvement, and administrative services to local school districts and the Oregon Department of Education. Clackamas ESD serves ten school districts in Clackamas County, including Canby, Colton, Estacada, Gladstone, Lake Oswego, Molalla River, North Clackamas, Oregon City, Oregon Trail, and West Linn-Wilsonville.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
TO APPLY: Submit your application directly at: https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
COMMENCES: 2022-23 School Year
SALARY: Salary based on education and experience. See the 2022-23 Licensed Salary Schedule.
BENEFITS: Clackamas ESD offers a generous benefit package providing health insurance including HRA options, dental with orthodontia, and vision insurance, with district-paid premium contributions. Paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave provided. Retirement through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and professional development allocation. Relocation expense reimbursement may be available. Read more about our benefits here.
Clackamas ESD complies with the Oregon Health Authority mandate that requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved religious or medical exception. New hires will be required to provide proof of their vaccinated status, or receive approval on a submitted OHA exception request form for a qualifying medical or religious reason, prior to their first day of employment.
Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.
Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
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