Special Education Teacher jobs in Kennewick, WA

Milton-Freewater Oregon is a multi-cultural community located in the northeast corner of the state within ten miles of Walla Walla Washington. 

Special Education Teacher - Secondary

Successful candidates will: 

• Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve - create a growth-mindset culture in the classroom
• Possess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to be on track to meet academic goals
• Demonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging, organized and effective
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Connect well with students, families and the school community – be open to learning about others, especially those who may be different from you
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices
• Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff (be a team player)
• Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improving
• Recognize students’ different needs, abilities and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs, abilities and interests 
• Responsible for both instruction and writing IEP's with transition goals
• Familiar with Oregon graduation requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Teaching License
• Possess or be able to obtain a Special Education Endorsement
• Culturally proficient skills and strategies 

Highly desirable qualifications:

• Bilingual, preferably Spanish/English
• Strong Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
• Strong Knowledge of Response to Intervention strategies
• Experience with Autism and Intellectual Disability is helpful
• Multiple endorsements 

COMPENSATION:

Position starts fall of 2024.  Current salary range is $45,516.00 - $83,946.00 (depending on level of experience and education). The Milton Freewater School district offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• District paid benefits with the public employee retirement system (PERS)
• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage. 
• 1% bonus for living in the Milton Freewater School District area. (for the entire school year)

SELECTION TIMELINE:

Job Position Posted: April 9, 2024  

Job Position Closes: Open Until Filled

Timeline:  Interviews starting April 16, 2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:

Janet Millar, Administrative Assistant/ Human Resource Assistant
Milton-Freewater Unified School District No. 7
1020 S Mill Street, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3551 (541) 938-8632, janet.millar@miltfreesd.org, or at: https://miltonfreewater.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx to apply.