Employment Posting
Special Education Teacher - Structured Learning Classroom (SLC)
Grades K-5
Dayton Grade School
2024-2025 School Year
Dayton School District is seeking a licensed special education teacher to lead our grade school Structured Learning Classroom (SLC). This individual will work diligently to provide a comprehensive and inclusive learning experience through direct instruction and curriculum design for elementary students with significant learning needs and varied levels of ability. Experience with or the willingness to quickly and effectively learn strategies for working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as Functional Behavior Routines, Pivotal Response and Discrete Trial training methods, and experience with medically fragile students are all desired. An ability to manage and meet timelines for IEP paperwork while building and maintaining effective working relationships with multiple specialists in service to the students in the classroom will be essential to this position. Leading a team of paraprofessionals while also building and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and staff will also be very important.
The District offers a comprehensive benefit package including family coverage for medical, dental and vision, paid sick leave, personal and bereavement leave, and a professional development program. Extra-curricular/coaching opportunities available.
Schedule: Full Time
Positions Available: 1
Physical Demands: The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; and use hands for fine manipulation, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids or blood borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment varies.
Salary Range: $45,289 - $92,390
Qualifications Desired
Subject Area(s): Special Education
Education/Degree(s): BA, BS, MA, MAT
License State(s): Oregon
Community and District Information:
District Statistics: NCES
Community Description: Dayton School District is a rural district located in western Oregon’s scenic Mid-Willamette Valley, between McMinnville and Newberg. The staff works with parents and other community members to provide a learning environment which leads to progress and success in all academic areas and encourages students to become well-rounded citizens. The student population of approximately 1,000 is served by a grade school, a grades 6 - 8 junior high, and a high school. The school district draws people into the community who want a strong educational system with a rural sense of caring and teamwork. Dayton was recently named an Innovate Oregon community. The mission of Innovate Dayton is to “Open the Door of Opportunity” for our students and community of Dayton. Schools, community members and local industry are partnering to reimagine our schools as centers of inspiration for learning. Innovate Dayton is a strategic initiative to create new economic opportunities in our community by empowering all of our students and community members as innovators.
EEO and ADA Information: Dayton School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply:
Online Applications are required: www.daytonk12.org
Materials Required: Requirements: 1. Oregon teacher application. 2. Three current letters of reference. 3. Copies of transcripts and front and back of Oregon Teaching License (official documents required upon hire). 4. Provide the name, address and phone number of your current or most recent supervisor.
Local Contact:
Molly Arce - 780 Ferry St. PO BOX 219, Dayton, OR 97114-0219
Position is open until filled.
Dayton School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted: 01.23.25
Job #: 242552
