Position Type:
Licensed/Teacher (School Age)

Date Posted:
5/15/2026

Location:
St. Helens School District

Date Available:
08/24/2026

Closing Date:
Priority Date: 08/26/2026

Position Title: Teacher - Special Education - School Age
Department: Social Emotional Learning Schools
Location: Meadowlark Academy - Located within Lewis & Clark Elementary - St. Helens School District
Reports To: Principal
Compensation: Licensed Salary Schedule ($56,530.85 - $104,459.67, annually DOE)
Bargaining Unit: NWEA
FTE: 1.0
Work Days: 192

POSITION SPECIFICS:

The Special Education Teacher assigned to an Intensive Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Program provides specially designed instruction and behavioral support for students with significant social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. This position differs from a general education teaching role in its primary focus on individualized instruction, intensive behavior support, and therapeutic-informed practices necessary for students who require a highly structured and supported learning environment.

The teacher is a key member of a multidisciplinary student success team and is responsible for integrating academic instruction with social-emotional skill development to support student access, engagement, and progress.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
In alignment with the NWRESD's mission statement, this position provides specialized instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs. The students served are enrolled in a self-contained classroom in a K-12 behavioral school setting. The Licensed Special Education Teacher collaborates with mental health professionals and support staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where each student can achieve their full potential.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (Master's degree preferred)
2. Current Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement; or ability to obtain license and endorsement within timeline specified by district.
3. Working knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP).
4. Experience in the education of children who exhibit behavior and emotional disorders.
5. Valid Driver's License; available transportation and proof of auto insurance.
6. Bilingual and biliteracy skills preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
2. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
3. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
4. Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word)
5. Ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills
6. Ability to analyze problems, provide recommendations, and implement solutions with a high degree of accuracy
7. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, and the ability to deal with a variety of situations
8. Ability to lead work with minimal supervision, communicate clearly, and prioritize, manage, and delegate multiple projects
9. Strong decision-making abilities
10. Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Include the following. Performs some or all of the following
tasks. Other Duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive, but
characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

A. Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
B. Adapt and modify curriculum materials to meet the unique needs of students.
C. Provide direct instructions to students in various subjects, tailoring teaching methods to suit individual learning styles.
D. Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff to ensure inclusive classroom practices.
E. Develop and implement instructional programs that address the targeted needs on the IEP.
F. Utilize appropriate strategies (behavioral and instructional), materials, and other available resources that will assist the students to achieve the goals and objectives that are addressed in the IEP.
G. Monitor and track student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed.
H. Participate in regular progress staffing on identified students.
I. Conduct assessments and participate in the development of IEP goals and objectives.
J. Foster a positive and respectful classroom atmosphere that promotes student engagement and social-emotional growth.
K. Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to provide updates on student performance and progress.
L. Attend professional development sessions to stay current with best practices in special education.
M. Perform other job duties as assigned

Note: The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD's goals.

FISCAL POSITION CONTROL CODE(S): 3637
FRONTLINE JOB ID: 3435

Attachment(s):

• 25/26 Salary Schedule
• Collective Bargaining Agreement
• TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL AGE -Job Description -2026.01.pdf