MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s Degree in Special Education or equivalent training in Special Education with Special Endorsement.
2. Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Special Education teaching license with related endorsement, TSPC School Psychology License, or Oregon Board of Examiners Speech-Language Pathologist License.
3. At least five years of demonstrated successful experience teaching children with disabilities.
4. Academic or professional training establishing an in-depth knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), current strategies and best instructional practices.
5. Effective oral and written communication skills.
6. Criminal history clearance.
SALARY:
Per the Negotiated LEA Union Contract Salary Schedule.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position assists with the evaluation, assessment, instruction, and curriculum modifications using research-based/evidence-based practice for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Supports school teams, families, and other support staff through consultation, technical assistance, modeling of best practice instructional techniques, and workshops.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Through formal and informal training and consultation, provide information regarding areas of impact for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This includes strengths and challenges in the areas of communication, social skills, behavior, sensory needs, learning style, classroom structure, and curriculum presentation.
2. Through formal and informal training and consultation, provide teaching strategies for staff who work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This includes providing observations and feedback, as well as specific teaching strategies.
3. Provide in depth observation of students to assess the physical environments, peer interactions, staff abilities, and what accommodations and strategies are being or may be implemented.
4. Create, provide and teach the use of visual supports. For example: schedules, social narratives, positive reinforcement systems, cue cards, communication systems, etc.
5. Provide resources and support to staff relating to all core areas of academics including Social Skills Groups and/or curriculum for students, taking into consideration social/communication expectations across age and developmental levels.
6. Provide parent consultation for students in conjunction with and without contracted behavior consultants.
7. Participate in the eligibility/Individual Education Program (IEP) process.
8. Attend IEP meetings for students on my caseload.
9. Assist in writing IEP goals.
10. Attend preplanning meetings for third year reevaluations (as appropriate).
11. Provide observation and written summaries for third year reevaluations.
12. Conduct File Reviews.
13. Provide assistance in writing and monitoring Behavior Plans, Safety Plans, and Bus Plans.
14. Attend team meetings which include meetings with the program supervisor, core team meetings, classroom staffing meetings and meetings with contracted behavior consultants. 15. Maintain student contact logs.
16. Maintain communication with appropriate school personnel, students, and families.
17. Train and support specific academic/behavioral/communication systems.
18. Provide training and materials for implementing data systems.
19. Be adept at identifying adult learning styles and modifying strategies to meet specific needs.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested applicants must apply through our District Office website at https://lebanonor.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Salary as per negotiated agreement. For more information, applicants should contact Special Education Director, Steve Woodcock at: steve.woodcock@lebanon.k12.or.us
The district's policy is to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law and will require applicants to provide certification4 of eligibility for preference, in addition to other requested materials.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Office at (541) 259-8949 for additional information or assistance. Speech/hearing impaired applicants may contact the District for help through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing (800)735-2900. Spanish Voice/TTY#: 1-800-735-3896
4 See verification of Veteran's Preference (OAR 839-006-0465). An applicant claiming veteran’s or disabled veteran's preference will submit a copy of their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a certification that the veteran is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the submission of the certification. A disabled veteran may also submit a copy of their letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215 or a certification that the veteran is expected to be medically separated from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the submission of the certification.
Lebanon Community School District is an equal opportunity employer.
The District reserves the right to transfer employee to another position and/or site.
