School Information: Jasper Mountain operates a school at both agency sites, SAFE Center & Jasper Mountain Center. It is a K-8 private school operated by Jasper Mountain, a private non-profit agency which provides treatment services for emotionally disturbed children in residential and day treatment settings. Jasper Mountain School is registered through the Oregon Department of Education as a Private Special Education Provider. The school works closely with Springfield Public Schools and specializes in students with serious mental health and behavioral issues. For more information see the agency website: www.jaspermountain.org

Work Site: Jasper Mountain School - 37875 Jasper-Lowell Road Jasper OR 97438- Located 15 miles south of the Eugene/Springfield area.

Hours/Days: Full time Teacher position for 2022/23, school operates on a year-round calendar, 200 day school year.

Qualifications/Duties: Successful Teacher candidates will possess the following qualifications that support Jasper Mountain’s vision and educational services:

• Oregon Teaching License or equivalent required and Special Education Certification a plus.
• Experience in working positively with troubled students.
• Teach smaller sized, multi-age classrooms.
• Ability to provide individual, small group and classroom instruction.
• Ability to plan and teach individualized programs for special needs students.
• Ability to develop individualized educational plans (IEPs) for identified students and conduct/participate in IEP meetings effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and community.
• Ability to work closely with the multidisciplinary team to improve the student educational process.
• Have demonstrated ability to establish a sound system of classroom management and the ability to work collaboratively with classroom behavior/treatment staff, creating a therapeutic learning environment.
• Experience and understanding of Response to Intervention.
• Have effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Participate in schedules staff meetings and planning sessions.
• Assist with student testing.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Note: Agency practices include use of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) non-violent crisis intervention approach for de-escalation and safety. Training provided.

Compensation: Salary depends upon education and years of experience in the field and has a range of $43,488 - $55,664. Benefit package applies, including 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee, dental, vision, Aflac, 403b, training funds and generous paid time off.

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Agency Information:

Jasper Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Jasper Mountain, including other career opportunities, please see our website: www.jaspermountain.org

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Governor Mandate, proof of Covid vaccination must be provided as of October 18, 2021.