1.0 FTE on a 190 day work calendar
Temporary Professional Employee
Location: Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties
Start date: August 27, 2026
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
Application process
Applications are available at https://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/careers/
A complete application consists of
For any position where a degree is a mandatory requirement, the submission of transcripts is required.
Providing your dates of employment is voluntary in the initial application. Please note that the top candidates will be asked to provide additional information to complete the selection process before a final job offer is extended.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage a candidate’s application, even if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described. 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 at HR@lblesd.k12.or.us to discuss your application.
LEARNING CONSULTANT – Special Education and Evaluation Services Program
Classification: Licensed 190 day calendar
Reports to: Special Education and Evaluation Services Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW
Teachers teaching teachers, assessing students and supporting parents: this is the role of the learning consultant. This position plays an essential role in supporting the special education teachers in our districts by providing coaching, consultation, and guidance in the all aspects of educating our most impacted students with special needs. As a member of a multi-disciplinary evaluation team, this position provides critical input, knowledge and experience in the evaluation process of students who are struggling to access their education. Learning consultants are pivotal on this dynamic team of professionals working in collaboration with school psychologists, speech/language pathologists and interpreters throughout the entire process of the educational system.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master’s Degree or higher.
2. Valid Oregon Teaching License with Special Education: Generalist endorsement or equivalent.
3. Demonstrated at least five years of successful experience in special education.
4. Demonstrated successful experience in standardized administration, scoring, interpretation and written reporting of academic assessment results.
5. Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.
1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists principles.
2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
6. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public distribution.
8. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
9. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.
10. Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds.
11. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills and duties associated with this position. The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time it’s deemed necessary.
1. Conduct individual academic evaluations and understand the educational implications and application of cognitive testing.
2. Provide comprehensive written reports of observations, assessment results and recommendations.
3. Understand, interpret and offer guidance in the gathering of pre-referral, progress monitoring and multi-tiered systems of support data from the classroom setting in academic and behavioral needs.
4. Consult with school personnel regarding varied individual student program needs.
5. Understand and offer guidance in navigating state and federal compliance in IDEA, 504 Accommodation and Title I mandates.
6. Assist new teachers to the field through district and regional supports in specific content guidance for all areas of educational eligibility.
7. Participate in ongoing training opportunities to keep abreast of educational trends, educational technology, and specialty areas within special education, specifically assessment tools and instructional methods and resources.
8. Provide support with differentiation strategies of academic and behavioral interventions in response to interpretation of RtI and MTSS data.
9. Design and participate in offering individual or group training for component district personnel.
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Health Insurance
Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees
Carriers offered are:
Retirement
Personal Leave
Sick Leave
Medical Appointment Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541-812-2624 for additional information and assistance.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.