Joint School District No. 171 is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time Special Education Teacher at Timberline Schools for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. We are seeking a dedicated educator to help manage a diverse caseload and help our students thrive.
About Timberline Schools
Timberline School is a small K-12 school serving the communities of Fraser, Weippe, Pierce, Cardiff, and Headquarters; collectively known as “the hilltop.” The community is very rural and offers great outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, hiking, ATV riding, camping, skiing, and more. We focus on student leadership utilizing The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and develop students’ leadership potential from Kindergarten through high school. We have low student-to-teacher ratios and opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities.
Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Must hold valid Idaho Exceptional Child Education teaching certificate
- Manage a caseload of students with diverse learning needs (IEPs).
- Design and implement individualized instruction in a rural, K-12 setting.
- Lead IEP meetings and ensure IDEA compliance.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
Salary Contingent based on education and experience and will be prorated based on the FTE status hired.
Certified Salary Schedule range: $50,252 - $78,437
https://orofinojsd171.schoolinsites.com/salaryschedules
Benefits
- Employee medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage paid 100% by the district. Family benefits paid at 80% coverage.
- $20,000 employee life insurance and $2,000 dependent life insurance paid by the district.
- Eligible for PERSI retirement.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Start Date: August 19, 2026
Schedule: Four-day school week with periodic Friday work days
Direct Inquiries: Cori Pinque, Principal: 208-435-4411 or [email protected]
Applications Available: https://orofinojsd171.schoolinsites.com/employmentopportunities (select Certified Application)
Email- [email protected] Central Office- 1145 Riverside Ave. Orofino, ID 83544
Please return application materials to Human Resources- [email protected]
EOE/AA EMPLOYER
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,252.00 - $78,437.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
