Special Education Teacher | Medford, Oregon

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of K-12 students as an Autism Specialist in Southern Oregon. This full-time contract role supports students within a 35-mile radius of Medford (serving areas from Ashland to Eagle Point/Grants Pass). You’ll work onsite with students across various grade and age levels, delivering expert consultation and support to both staff and families, with a focus on individuals on the autism spectrum—from high-functioning to severely impacted, non-speaking students.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Oregon licensure and certification as a Special Education Teacher, Speech-Language Pathologist (TSPC license or Board Certified), School Psychologist, or BCBA (with focused autism expertise)
• Minimum of three years’ professional experience working directly with students on the autism spectrum across a range of settings and severity levels
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret comprehensive Autism evaluations/assessments to measure impact on learning and participation
• Proficiency in consulting and collaborating with educational teams and developing strategies for a continuum of learners, both in general education and self-contained classrooms
• Familiarity with special education processes and public school environment (required for BCBAs)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite expertise as an Autism Specialist, collaborating with school teams to support individualized student needs
• Conduct Autism-specific evaluations and develop evidence-based intervention plans
• Deliver training and consultation for instructional staff and families
• Help program and implement supports for students on the full spectrum, including high-needs, non-speaking learners
• Travel within the defined service radius as needed to multiple schools

If you are passionate about education and possess the advanced skills to make an immediate difference for students on the spectrum, seize this opportunity to broaden your impact. Submit your application now and help foster inclusive educational environments throughout Southern Oregon!