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 - Intermediate
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
Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in working with students with cognitive disabilities, life skills needs, and/or intensive behavioral challenges.
Have experience implementing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs), functional behavior assessments (FBAs), and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Be skilled in teaching adaptive behavior, self-help skills, community-based instruction, and functional academics.
Maintain a structured, predictable, and positive learning environment that supports communication, regulation, and independence.
Implement evidence-based strategies and supports such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH, PECS, or other structured teaching frameworks.
Remain calm, patient, and solution-oriented when working through behavioral incidents or dysregulation.
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
Responsible for both instruction and writing IEP 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
Training or certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), or similar behavioral strategies.
Experience writing and implementing IEPs for students with significant disabilities, including transition planning for post-secondary outcomes (employment, independent living, community access).
Experience supporting paraprofessionals or educational assistants, including modeling and coaching best practices.
Comfort with assistive technology, augmentative communication devices (e.g., Go Talks, AAC apps), and other supports for non-verbal or minimally verbal students.
Understanding of trauma-informed practices and de-escalation strategies.
Multiple endorsements
Compensation:
Position starts fall of 2025. 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: July 12, 2025
Job Position Closes: Open Until Filled
Timeline: Interviews after application received
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.
