Therapeutic School Teacher, Functional Therapeutic School - Heron Creek
Location: Heron Creek Campus, Marylhurst, OR
Schedule: 8 hours per day / 5 days per week / 190-day Instructional Calendar
For 2024-25 School Year
Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.
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 description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our 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@clackesd.org to discuss your application.
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About the Program:
The Heron Creek Programs assess the collective strengths of students, families, schools and the community to develop collaborative plans, enabling students with significant social, emotional, behavioral and academic challenges to learn and use skills to meet their educational goals in the least restrictive environment. The Heron Creek Programs will be differentiated from behavioral classrooms in the inclusive approach of the team. The programs are evidence-based with an emphasis on family participation; integration of education and school based mental health service throughout the day, as well as the maintenance of continuous connections between the student, family and local school district personnel. The program will emphasize strengths-based assessment and collaboration with local systems of care.
About this Position:
The Teacher designs a positive learning environment and delivers instruction to students whose educational needs are primarily the result of significant social, emotional and behavioral challenges. The Teacher is responsible for assessment of each student's individual academic needs, individualization of the regular education curriculum (K-12), development of IEPs as appropriate and collaboration with the therapeutic team to support achievement of home, school, and social/emotional goals.
Essential Functions:
Assesses students' acadmeic needs using standardized achievement, criterion referenced and psychoeducational tests, and completes three-year-re-evaluation for special education eligility in compliance with state and federal regulations
Identifies students' individual academic needs and leads the child study team in the development of individual education plans or individual program plans
Plans, selects, and teaches academic curriculum using the regular education, grade level and credit courses (K-12)
Co-instructs with the Social Skills Specialist to integrate academic and social skills development
Collaborates with therapeutic team members to develop and implement a comprehensive program for students and their families, with each member of the team sharing their specific expertise and fulfillment of a discrete role to meet the education and social/emotional needs of students
Contributes to team development using a solution based focus, seeking and using the expertise and perspectives of other team members to develop common understandings and agreements
Utilizes crisis prevention and intervention strategies including the use of safe restraint in situations where students could injure themselves or others
Communicates with students during instruction and interpersonal interaction using language structure, tone and body language that promotes positive student behavior, conflict resolution and problem solving, effective management of power struggles, and applies proactive strategies for management of escalating behavior
Monitors and records student progress including portfolios, report cards and credits earned
Confers frequently with district, consulting education staff, students, and, as appropriate, with parents concerning the academic progress or concerns of all assigned students
Provides for the daily supervision of classroom educational assistants, including training, assignment of tasks, and completion of required observations and evaluations
Works cooperatively with local district and/or private agency administration and staff, fulfilling responsibilities as a member of the school or facility
Compiles student data required under IDEA or necessary for local, state and federal reporting, assists the program secretary to maintain accurate student records
Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for students
Selects instructional materials and manages the district resources assigned to the classroom
Maintains knowledge of best practices in the field, and demonstrates quality teaching techniques
Participates in planning meetings, training sessions and in-services
Uses technology to produce and manage student information
Minimum Qualifications:
Current Oregon teaching license with appropriate endorsement to teach in highly qualified areas
Knowledge and experience in special education teaching students whose primary disability is severe social/emotional or behavioral challenges
Ability to assess and teach academic skills (K-12) in math, reading and language arts
Ability to assess learning problems and determine eligibility for special education under Oregon Administrative Rules for Learning Disabilities, Severe Emotional Disturbance, Other Health Impaired, Intellectual Disability, Autism
Ability to compose and produce concise professional documents
Working knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations and procedures
Skilled at working with other professionals such as counselors, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists as resources for planning and delivery of specially-designed programs
Ability to develop and utilize complex scheduling and time management techniques in the daily operation of the instructional program
Ability to supervise one or more educational assistants
Ability to acquire and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card
Valid Oregon driver license
Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
Ability to acquire and maintain Pro-ACT certification as appropriate
Technology skills sufficient to perform the essential functions
Salary:
Licensed Salary Schedule which can be seen here. The 2024-25 Licensed Salary Schedule has not yet been released.
Benefits:
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)
Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
Read more about our benefits here
Retirement Plan Contributions:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.
How to Apply:
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:
Cover Letter
Resume
Completed application form
Recruitment Timeline:
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.
Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.