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Stearns Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education, Klamath Falls, OR, United States


Stearns Elementary School Special Education Teacher
Job ID: 5666222
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full Time

Essential Job Responsibilities

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy.

Demonstrate knowledge of students.

Set instructional outcomes.

Demonstrate knowledge of resources.

Design coherent instruction.

Design student assessments.

Domain 2: Classroom Environment

Creating an environment of respect and rapport.

Establishing a culture for learning.

Managing classroom procedures.

Managing student behavior.

Organizing physical space.

Domain 3: Instruction

Communicating with students.

Using questioning and discussion techniques.

Engaging students in learning.

Using assessment in instruction.

Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Reflecting on teaching.

Maintaining accurate records.

Communicating with families.

Participating in professional community.

Developing professionally.

Showing professionalism.

Additional Functions

Provide high quality specially designed instruction to students according to student’s IEPs.

Conduct observation and complete reports to determine eligibility in categories measured through response-to-intervention model.

Develop IEPs that are strength-based and child centered for overall educational improvement.

Lead IEP team meetings.

Ensure IEPs and service delivery align with district, state, and federal guidelines.

Maintain appropriate data collection and complete progress reports as frequent as progress is monitored in the general education setting.

Maintain schedules for pull-out services for students and paraprofessionals.

Provide educational direction to paraprofessionals for individual and small group instruction.

Contribute productively to the school as a whole.

Assignment may require travel between schools.

Pursue continuous professional growth.

Adheres to all standards established by Teachers Standards and Practices Commissions for Competent and Ethical Educator.

Adhere to all Oregon Administrative Rules related to licensed educators.

Maintain appropriate licenses and training hours as required.

Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Other duties as assigned.

Position Start
Position to begin in the 2026/2027 school year.

Compensation

190 day contract

Family medical, dental and vision insurance

6% PERS paid by District

$54,498-99,598/Annual

Contact Information

Janell Preston, Principal

Stearns Elementary School

Phone: 5418835063

Email: prestonj@kcsd.k12.or.us

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