2026-2027: Special Education Facilitator

Hermiston School District • Hermiston, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hermiston School District is seeking a full-time, Special Education Facilitator for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will be properly licensed (Special Education) or have the ability to obtain licensure prior to the start of the school year. This position begins August 17, 2026. The Special Education model in the Hermiston School District focuses on the strengths of individuals, with facilitators handling IEP writing and teachers focusing on instruction. The district also utilizes School Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Bilingual staff to support the IEP qualification process. The philosophy is to have teachers in classrooms impacting students positively.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education
• Valid Oregon (TSPC) license with appropriate subject endorsement and authorization level (if applicable)
• Working knowledge of special education due process requirement.
• Strong organizational skills; strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching in a special education area

Responsibilities

• Chair and facilitate all IEP and special education meetings for students in assigned schools.
• Manage educational programs for students with disabilities, including ensuring services are provided in regards to the education of students with disabilities at assigned schools.
• Provide training in due process procedures, special education records management software, data collection, and effective programming for students with disabilities for teachers and administrators.
• Coordinate with the Transportation Department special education transportation for students with disabilities who are in need of this related service.
• Work with other special education facilitators and school staff to provide an orderly transition between schools for students with disabilities.
• Assist testing coordinators and special education department chairs to provide appropriate testing environments for students with disabilities and to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided.
• Assist administrators in the scheduling of students with disabilities so that schedules meet the requirements of the students’ IEPs and personnel are allotted appropriately.
• Ensure that data is collected in relation to the goals and objectives included in the IEP and reviewed at least annually.
• Ensure IEP progress reports on goals and objectives are provided to parents/guardians at least annually and are based on current data.
• Complete educational screenings for students referred for special education assessment.
• Coordinate the continuation of special services for transferring students with disabilities.
• Establish positive working relationship with parents/guardians and school staff.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner.

Benefits

• PERS retirement employer-paid pick-up
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive health and benefits package
• A full year contract consists of 193 days, which includes 3 paid holidays.
• The Special Education Facilitator will work and be paid for 8 additional days above the normal 193 day teacher work year contract.
• $2,500 stipend each school year for special education duties outside of the minimum contracted hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level