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Student Support Services Office
195/196 Contract Days
Permanent Contract
1.00 FTE
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com
Qualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement and current First Aid Card.
Compensation: Salary and Stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.
2026-2027 Annual Salary Range $53,165 - $$110,484 (195/196 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.
This position is eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $3,023 for the 2026-2027 School Year.
As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $2,000 if certified Multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Inclusion Specialist will work with the Structured Skills Center Program Director to implement Special Education Programs in the areas of instruction, compliance, and behavior support for all staff at the Structured Skills Center.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, Experience, Licensure, and Certification
License and evidence of insurability
Current First Aid Card Required or to be obtained within the district.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Holds an Oregon special education teacher, social work, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, or school psychologist license, or has the potential of earning one by start date
A minimum of 3 years of experience working with students with disabilities
Knowledge of Regular and Special Education Law
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Effective and demonstrated skills in:
Communication, both in writing and orally
Conflict resolution
Interpersonal skills with individuals, teams, and groups (student, parent, educator, specialist, administrator, and support staff)
Working collaboratively with various groups within the school and in the community Providing curriculum and instructional strategy consultation
Presenting to small and large groups for staff development
Time management
Problem-solving and development of solutions
Planning and facilitating meetings
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Provide training for licensed and classified staff for the purpose of building capacity in the areas of instruction, compliance, and behavior, with a focus on inclusive strategies
Deliver Specially Designed Instruction in behavior for students who have a need for a specialist beyond instruction provided at the building level
Facilitate Manifestation Determination Review, Functional Behavior Assessments, Safety Plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans at the program level and complete the resulting paperwork
Develop and maintain individual and program data collection systems.
Train school staff on Behavior Intervention Plans
Track students placed on abbreviated day programs and assist teams in completing required paperwork and planning to increase the students' day
Assist in the ongoing monitoring of Special Education programs, processes, and documentation through the ODE Improvement Process
Support Case Managers in compliant IEP writing
Train and provide ongoing support for case managers with Synergy
May need to fill in for vacant positions
May need to design instruction for non-SPED licensed teachers
Attending special services team meetings in the program, as needed
Communicate adequately and effectively with parents of assigned students, other agencies, districts, and individuals on behalf of assigned students, as needed
Regularly communicate with the Program Director on assigned students, programs, and buildings
Have prompt and regular attendance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to:
Sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of time
Talk and hear conversations
Use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive movement such as keyboarding
Reach for and handle objects
Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Regularly focus on a computer screen
Bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 15-45 pounds may also be required on occasion
WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:
Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed
Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to students, staff, and district operations
Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting
Exercising prudent judgment
Work independently in the performance of routine duties
Follow all District policies and work procedures
Utilize the District's electronics systems and applications only for purposes related to the position
Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
TOSA - Inclusion Specialist JobID: 3511
Special EducationSpecialistFull-time