INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: Learning Specialist- .5 FTE

Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23J•Tualatin, OR

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of direct and indirect services to ensure the provision of a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities. Works directly with students, school staff, building and district administrators to meet the educational goals of the district.

Requirements

Valid Oregon Teaching License
First Aid Card (must be certified within the first 60 days of employment)
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, patrons, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Communicate with high needs students in a manner that reflects a consistent, positive, nurturing, attitude is required.
Ability to analyze and synthesize information in student reports.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, and sentence construction of the English language as necessary to detect and correct basic errors in prepared materials.
Demonstrates effective classroom management techniques.
Understands and complies with Oregon Teacher's Standards of Competent and Ethical Performance.
Demonstrate mental acuity, processing skills, and long and short term memory to track and meet deadlines and responsibilities.
Teaches classes following District approved curriculum.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mentoring, cognitive coaching or equivalent desired.
Work with a variety of students.
Experience in various managerial and instructional methodologies.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Understanding of current education theory, practice and current trends.
Knowledge and experience in instructional strategies.
Effectively deal with students and parents in often difficult circumstances.
Perform the essential functions of the job.
Conducts conferences and communicates with parents as necessary.
Works effectively and collaborates with the building administrator and work team or grade level.
Educate staff regarding referrals process and characteristics of disabling situations as well as the requirements of student IEPs.
Conduct evaluations and analyze data.
Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental manner towards the students, staff, and program.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public.
Special Education experience and preparation in desired skills, knowledge and ability to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Administer criterion referenced tests for the purpose of daily tracking or programming.
Design and implement educational program (i.e. language, motor, academic and physical Ed. programs) that meet the requirements of State and Federal law.
Conduct evaluations and analyze data and participate in eligibility decision making.
Design and implement behavioral and disciplinary programs.
Effectively design and implement instructional programs both directly and through Instructional Assistants and regular classroom teachers.
Schedule, coordinate and monitor student programs.
Design and implement student routines related to self-help including but limited to; feeding, toileting, and mobility.
Correct assignments and grade students.
Consult with staff and parents on methods and materials as well as IEPs.
Maintain confidential files.
Escort and monitor students in and out of classroom including but not limited to; playgrounds, cafeteria, buses, restrooms, field trips.
Work on basic computer software.
Collect data regarding students goals for IEPs (Individual Education Plans).
Maintain records as required by the district.
Complete Medicaid billing process as directed.
Schedule, coordinate and monitor student programs and complete work within established time lines.
Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring the exercise of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches.
Follows District standards including reporting concerns, abuse and infractions of student handbook policies.