SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Baker School District 5J
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Notice of Position Opening: In/Out of District
Date Open: April 29, 2022
POSITION INFORMATION
● Baker School District is currently seeking a candidate for a 1.0 FTE Special Education
teaching position at Brooklyn Primary School beginning August 22, 2022.
● See video, “Celebrate Baker City”, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuwH3rsTRdY
See “Teaching in Baker” Video: https://youtu.be/FqM7GeXATmI.
POSITION EXPECTATIONS
Maintains an instructional area free from hazard to the health and safety of the
students. Demonstrates, by performance, the ability to plan properly for the
instructional process. Develops plans for the assessment of individual student abilities
and achievement.
Establishes and applies standards of student achievement which are based on
educational research, administrative guidelines, community expectations, and the
individual abilities of students.
Develops and provides differentiated instruction which meets individualized student
needs and maintains interests. Develops and implements individualized plans
(IEP/504)
Communicate effectively with students regarding their educational progress.
Schedules IEP/student information meetings in a timely manner as prescribed by IDEA.
Communicates effectively with parents, classroom teachers and other professionals
regarding a child's educational and/or behavioral progress.
Facilitate collaborative and inclusive IEP meetings to maximize participation.
Seek the assistance of his/her supervisor or others in the building or government
agencies when a student's behavior problem is beyond what can be handled reasonably
in the Special Education/general education classroom.
Follow Covid-19 safety protocols established by the District.
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the candidate to hold, or be eligible to hold, an Oregon Teaching
License through TSPC with the proper endorsement.
SALARY INFORMATION
The annual certified salary scale for the 2022-2023 school year is $37,920 - $71,881, for
1.0 FTE, depending on years of experience and level of education. Baker School District
allows all teaching experience years within the U.S. (substitute years not included) and
education to be used in placing the teacher on the salary schedule. Currently, teacher
contracts are approximately 1547 hours.
Baker School District 5J offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with
multiple choices available to employees. Benefits offered include medical, dental and
vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, long term care, tax-
deferred retirement savings plans, and more. In addition, the District shall pay the six
percent (6%) employee contribution (PERS) required by ORS 238.200 and ORS
238A.330.
This position will begin at the start of the 2022-2023 school year.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
If you have any questions, please call Cathy Martin,
Personnel Department, at 541-524-2260, Ext. 1004, or email at cathy.martin@bakersd.org.
In District (Current Employee on Contract with the District)
In order to be added to the applicant pool, apply through Frontline and upload a Letter
of Interest and a current Resume.
Out of District
Apply through Frontline and upload a Letter of Interest, a current Resume, and three
current Letters of Recommendation.
DISTRICT POLICY
It is the district’s policy to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required
by law.
During the application process, a veteran will need to submit the following:
Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215).
OR Proof of receiving a non-service connected pension from the US Dept. of Veteran’s
Affairs.
Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter.
CLOSING DATE
Open Until Filled.
Baker School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, familial status, genetic information, disability, culture and/or financial status.