Position Type:
Licensed
Date Posted:
6/13/2022
Location:
Roseburg, OR
Closing Date:
06/27/2022
General Education Teacher
Foster Education Program (Horizons)
190 work day calendar / 8 hours per day / 5 days per week
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors or Master’s Degree.Applicant must hold or qualify for an Oregon Teaching License.
- Endorsement in Math preferred, but not required.
- Ability to effectively handle working in an environment serving clients who are struggling with severe emotional and/or mental health related difficulties.
- Ability to support students in a therapeutic manner and work in a therapeutic environment.
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide educational programs to meet the individual needs of children with disabilities and/or special needs who are enrolled in a self-contained classroom; working collaboratively in a behavioral school setting with mental health professionals to provide a cohesive program for students who are unable to access the educational program in a less restrictive environment due to their behavioral and emotional needs.
DUTIES:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
- Develop and maintain effective communication among school staff, juvenile department, and other agencies to ensure smooth transition between rooms for those students who are mainstreamed.
- Develop and maintain effective communication with parents/legal guardians, and the foster care program.
- Prepare and maintain records on student’s progress.
- Participate in monthly progress staffing on identified students.
- Adhere to district policies and procedures.
- Perform other job-related duties as delegated by the administrator.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Work collaboratively with staff, juvenile department, and other agencies at all organizational levels.
- Implements curriculum to meet the needs of students’ Individualized Education Plan.
- Communicates expectations and monitors and reinforces student behavior positively to facilitate learning.
- Provides direction, assistance, and professional guidance to classroom instructional and support staff.
- Works with specialists to provide each student with the full range of needed services.
Full job description is attached in Applicant Tracking.
Benefits: Douglas ESD offers an excellent benefit package that includes health, dental and vision. Paid holidays and sick leave provided. Retirement through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.
Application Deadline: 06/27/22 at 5:00 pm
Starting Salary: $44,765 – $77,143 (depending on experience and degree)
BA scale range: $44,765 – $75,261
MA scale range: $45,881 - $77,143
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Douglas ESD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and valuing the cultural, educational, and life experience of each student and employee, as well as equitable outcomes for all students.
Douglas ESD policy provides veterans and disable veterans with preference as required by law.