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Special Education ERC Teacher

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Warm Springs K-8; Jefferson County School District 509J

This position includes a stipend (TBD for 25/26 SY) for licensed teachers!

The Jefferson County School District is interested in finding the right applicant for the
position and encourages all certified teachers to apply. JCSD has a full sponsorship
program for special education licensure for successful certified teachers.

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION
Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential
while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and
beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You’ll find breathtaking
views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events.
It’s the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.

*Our Students Flourish *Our Staff Cares for Each Other *Our District Gets Better Everyday

POSITION SUMMARY
The Special Education ERC Teacher serves as a specialist for students who experience a
significant impact to their educational achievement due to a disability, and who require support
services in order to access and benefit from general education instruction.

The Special Education ERC Teacher provides students with direct remedial instruction in
academic subjects, cognitive processing, and appropriate social skills. The ERC Teacher
provides students with direct remedial instruction in academic subjects, cognitive processing,
and appropriate social skills. Areas of direct instruction may include but are not limited to
academic skills, social skills, functional academic skills, life skills, social/emotional/behavioral skill
development, problem solving, executive functioning, self-regulation, organization and self management. Additionally, the Special Education Teacher may assist general education
classroom teachers with appropriate academic or behavior intervention strategies and
implementation of behavior intervention plans.

The Special Education Teacher will follow the federal, state and district procedural safeguards
regarding individual education plan development and implementation.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications)
*Bachelor's Degree.
*Valid TSPC with proper endorsements or ability to obtain prior to position start date.
*Have standards of moral character as required of all Oregon licensed educators (OAR 584-005-0005).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
*Masters Degree.
*3 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher in an Educational Resource Center
*Bilingual Spanish.
*Experience with RTI and/or Professional Learning Communities (PLC).

COMPENSATION
*190-day contract.
*Medical, dental and vision insurance.
*Life insurance, AD&D, Long term disability included. (Optional insurances available)
*Salary: $$49,146-$96,390 (2025/26 SY TBD)
*Stipend: TBD for 2025/26 SY
*Sick leave and Personal/Emergency leave.
*JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates are required to apply at the following
link: http://jeffersonco.tedk12.com/hire to complete our online application which requires
including a letter of interest and current resume.