Special Education Teacher

Milton-Freewater Oregon is a multi-cultural community located in the northeast corner of the state within ten miles of Walla Walla, Washington.  The Milton-Freewater Unified School District is now taking applications for the following position:

Special Education Teacher 

Successful candidates will: 

• Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve - create a growth-mindset culture in the classroom
• Possess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to be on track to meet academic goals
• Demonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging, organized and effective
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Connect well with students, families and the school community – be open to learning about others, especially those who may be different from you
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices
• Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff (be a team player)
• Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improving
• Recognize students’ different needs, abilities and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs, abilities and interests 
• Responsible for both instruction and writing IEPs with transition goals
• Familiar with Oregon graduation requirements
• Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in working with students with cognitive disabilities, life skills need, and/or intensive behavioral challenges.
• Have experience implementing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs), functional behavior assessments (FBAs), and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Be skilled in teaching adaptive behavior, self-help skills, community-based instruction, and functional academics.
• Maintain a structured, predictable, and positive learning environment that supports communication, regulation, and independence.
• Implement evidence-based strategies and supports such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH, PECS, or other structured teaching frameworks.
• Remain calm, patient, and solution-oriented when working through behavioral incidents or dysregulation.
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Connect well with students, families and the school community – be open to learning about others, especially those who may be different from you
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices
• Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff (be a team player)
• Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improving
• Responsible for both instruction and writing IEP with transition goals
• Familiar with Oregon graduation requirements

 Minimum qualifications: 

• Possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Teaching License
• Possess or be able to obtain a Special Education Endorsement
• Culturally proficient skills and strategies

 Highly desirable qualifications:

• Bilingual, preferably Spanish/English
• Training or certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), or similar behavioral strategies.
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs for students with significant disabilities, including transition planning for post-secondary outcomes (employment, independent living, community access).
• Experience supporting paraprofessionals or educational assistants, including modeling and coaching best practices.
• Comfort with assistive technology, augmentative communication devices (e.g., Go Talks, AAC apps), and other supports for non-verbal or minimally verbal students.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practices and de-escalation strategies.
• Multiple endorsements 

Compensation:

Position starts in fall of 2026.  Current salary range is $48,288.00 - $89,058.00 (depending on level of experience and education). The Milton Freewater School district offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• District paid benefits with the public employee retirement system (PERS)
• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage. 
• 1% bonus for living in the Milton Freewater School District area. (for the entire school year)

Selection Timeline:

Job Position Posted: March 12, 2026

Job Position Closes: Open Until Filled

Timeline: Interviews after application received

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:

Janet Millar, Administrative Assistant/ Human Resource Assistant
Milton-Freewater Unified School District No. 7
1020 S Mill Street, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3551 (541) 938-8632, janet.millar@miltfreesd.org, or at: https://miltonfreewater.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx to apply.