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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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$22.67 - $39.23 per hour
Lead Preschool Teacher - The Finch Academy The Finch Academy is Seeking Lead Preschool... ...holidays, supportive work environment, educational and professional development, free parking... ...education in working with c…
$20 - $25 per hour
Description: Wobbler / Toddler Lead & Assistant Teachers Vermont Hills Family Life Center — Portland, Oregon Full... ...4. Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education,…
Flexible Scheduling Career Path: Promotion to management positions from within the organization Job Responsibilities: A Lead Teacher will work in the program supervising teachers, aides, and volunteers. Responsibilities…
Ignatius Catholic School, a Jesuit Catholic learning community, seeks a faith-filled, collaborative, caring educator to serve as a part-time catechesis teacher for students in grades 4-8 and middle school technology teac…
$23.16 per hour
St, Portland, OR 97212 Are you an experienced early childhood educator looking to inspire young minds and build lasting connections?... ...inspiring classrooms are designed to provoke curiosity, but it is our teachers wh…
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…
$25 per hour
Job Description Job Description Description: NAYA Family Center is seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Preschool Teacher to foster the growth, development, and school readiness of preschool-aged children. You will…
$23 - $33 per hour
Job Description Job Description Lead Teacher | French Immersion Gabriel Park • Hawthorne | Full-time, 30–38 hrs/week | Start Date... ...ACADEMY Atlas Immersion Academy is a multilingual early childhood education organiza…
$26.3 - $27.45 per hour
Job Title: Infant & Toddler Teacher WAGE: Teacher: $26.30-27.45/hour; Floater: $... ...to the community. It is because of our educators that our program thrives. BENEFITS:... ...trainings and meetings; participate in spe…
Language Trainers is a successful language training company working with freelance teachers of 70 different languages in hundreds of towns and cities across the world. Students are either in-company or self-funded who ne…
Assistant Preschool Teacher (Waldorf-Inspired, Nature based) Woodhaven School – Portland, OR Woodhaven School is seeking a creative... ...preferred) High school diploma or GED; early childhood education/ training preferr…
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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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