Middle School English & Art Teacher (Full-Time) Valley Catholic Middle School seeks an enthusiastic, experienced, and collaborative educator to join our faculty for the 2026–2027 school year. Teaching Assignment One sect…
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Special Education Teacher jobs in Portland, OR
Special education teachers adapt instruction for students with disabilities, write and manage IEPs, and coordinate with families, therapists, and general education staff.
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$25–$49/hr
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$70k
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Valley Catholic Elementary School (VCES) is a private Catholic educational community serving students K-12; rooted in the values and... ...required for all campus employees. VCES is seeking a K–5 Music Teacher for the 20…
$22.86 - $25.15 per hour
Job Title: Substitute Teacher Company Background: Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services... ...empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Act…
$17.3 per hour
development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to... ...safety issues immediately. •Support the Teacher in developing and implementing weekly lesson... ...of children with mental heal…
$25.5 - $25.97 per hour
to the community. It is because of our educators that our program thrives. BENEFITS:... ...package. JOB SUMMARY: The Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for the direct care and... ...trainings and meetings; participate…
$23.16 per hour
Street, Portland, OR 97209 Are you an experienced early childhood educator looking to inspire young minds and build lasting connections?... ...classrooms are designed to provoke curiosity, but it is our teachers who make…
Transforming Education, Empowering Lives: Support as our Instructional Assistant at Serendipity... ...approach that integrates Mental Health, Special Education, Wellness, and Transition... ...supported by a diverse team…
The Jennifer Barnum Early Childhood Education Center is a program of Congregation Beth Israel... ...looking to hire one Assistant Toddler Teacher for our 12 months to 24 months... ...Lead isn’t available Making note of s…
School is a warm, nurturing Jewish private school seeking caring, creative, and dependable substitute teachers to join our early childhood team. We are looking for educators who enjoy working with young children and are…
$17.5 - $18.85 per hour
Job Title: Afterschool Teacher PJA Afterschool is looking for creative, compassionate, and energetic educators who want to make a real impact in the lives of school-age kids. We are currently hiring afterschool staff for…
Provide feedback on tests and assignments ~Build Relationships: Connect with students and families to make a lasting impact on their educational journey ~Inspire Learning: Encourage a love for learning and critical think…
or child care related expenses ~ company-sponsored retirement plan with up to 4% company match ~ free and low cost continuing education opportunities ~ eligibility for Oregon Loan Forgiveness Program ~ malpractice insura…
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What special education teachers earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$31 | $51k–$64k |
| Mid level | $30–$38 | $62k–$79k |
| Senior | $36–$49 | $75k–$101k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
IEP writing and complianceBehavior intervention plansDifferentiated instructionProgress monitoringCo-teaching and collaborationAssistive technologyDe-escalation techniquesFamily communicationPatience and advocacy
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you write and manage an IEP from evaluation to annual review.
Show command of the process: assessment data, measurable goals, service minutes, progress reporting, and meeting timelines. Compliance fluency is essential.
How do you collect and use progress monitoring data?
Describe a simple, sustainable system tied to IEP goals, and give an example where data led you to change an intervention.
Describe a time you de-escalated a student in crisis.
Emphasize safety, calm voice, space, and following the behavior plan, then the restorative conversation afterward. Avoid dramatizing the incident.
How do you make co-teaching work with a general education teacher?
Talk about shared planning time, defining both teachers' roles per lesson, and presenting as equals to students. Name a model like station teaching.
How do you handle a disagreement with a parent during an IEP meeting?
Show that you validate the concern, return to data, and know when to pause the meeting or involve the team lead. Parents are partners, not opponents.
What experience do you have with assistive technology and accommodations?
Give real examples, such as text-to-speech, AAC devices, or modified assessments, and how you check accommodations are actually delivered in class.
How do you protect your own sustainability in a high-paperwork, high-emotion role?
Answer honestly: systems for paperwork, boundaries, and collegial support. Schools ask because retention in special education is hard.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For special education teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your special education certification and the disability categories and grade bands it covers, plus any autism or dyslexia endorsements.
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Show caseload specifics: number of IEPs managed, settings (resource, self-contained, inclusion), and compliance record.
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Name the interventions and assessments you have used, such as Wilson Reading, TouchMath, or FastBridge progress monitoring.
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Include crisis training credentials like CPI or Safety-Care, which many districts require on day one.
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Highlight collaboration: co-teaching models, paraprofessional supervision, and related-service coordination.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Paraprofessional
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Special Education Teacher
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Case Manager / Lead Teacher
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Special Education Coordinator
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Director of Special Education
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