Dayton School District is seeking a highly qualified special education teacher for our post high/transition program. This individual will work collaboratively with and lead a team of paraprofessionals to provide direct instruction, individualized support in alignment with the services outlined in their Individualized Education Plan. They will work alongside and in collaboration with a team of specialists, managing plans, and providing support specific to individual student needs. The individual will utilize knowledge of the IEP to case manage students in the program. A focus on building positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, is key.
Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum, as well as students with range of disabilities ages 18-21 is desired. Salary based on experience and placement on the licensed salary schedule.
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.
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.
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.
Dayton School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Online applications are required: https://dayton.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Local Contact:
Molly Arce – 780 Ferry Street, PO Box 219, Dayton, Oregon 97114-0219
Work Phone: 503-864-2215
molly.arce@dayton.k12.or.us
