Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Posting Opens: Friday, May 10, 2024 Posting Closes: Open Until Filled (submit your application materials by Sunday, May 19, 2024 in order to be considered during the initial application review process) Salary and Benefits The salary range is $42,103 - $91,215 depending on education/experience plus a generous benefit plan https://www.springfield.k12.or.us/Page/3298 . (based on 23/24 Salary Schedule) Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for a Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Special Education Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) to fill responsibilities associated with special education instruction and social/emotional/behavioral supports at the high school level. About the District Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the East of Eugene, where the University of Oregon is located. We currently have more than 9,000 students, over 1,400 staff members and over 600 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to support “Every Student, Every Day” throughout their K-12 education. In Springfield Public Schools, we acknowledge that systemic barriers have perpetuated disparities and disproportionate outcomes for students from historically marginalized populations. We believe that educational equity is about providing every student with the opportunities and resources to thrive, and removing the barriers that have led to the predictability of academic success based on identity. We assert that working for educational equity is the responsibility of each person in our system. We strive to create welcoming and inclusive cultures and environments that embrace and affirm the identity of each student inclusive of race, ethnicity, disability, family economics, mobility, language, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, initial proficiencies, immigration status, and religion. We are committed to standing up to bias and discrimination. We recognize that achieving educational equity is a process of assessment, reflection, and continuous improvement. We engage in these practices so that across our system, teaching and learning can be appropriately varied and responsive to every student, every day. To learn more about Equity & Inclusion efforts at Springfield Public Schools please click here https://www.springfield.k12.or.us/about/equity-inclusion