What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - Phoenix Charter School position at Douglas Education Service District?
Position Type : Licensed
Date Posted : 11 / 12 / 2024
Location : Roseburg, OR
Closing Date :
01 / 22 / 2025 Special Education Teacher - Phoenix Charter School
Summary :
Phoenix School is recruiting a motivated Special Education Teacher who loves to teach youth through active student-centered instruction, develop skilled learners, and takes pride and satisfaction in student growth. This person will be co-teaching with emphasize on mathematics, English, and social emotional learning. This position will work directly with other Special Education staff in developing and implementing IEP, 504s, and transition skills and goals. The primary focus is the establishment of a positive learning environment that promotes a high level of achievement for all students while considering the background and developmental level of the individual student.
This is a special opportunity for the candidate who receives a deep sense of fulfillment and compassion in helping students who, due to circumstances frequently beyond their control, need structure, mentoring, and emotional encouragement to succeed. The position provides an opportunity for the candidate who desires to develop meaningful learning opportunities to prepare youth to become caring, committed, productive citizens.
Opening : Full-Time, 2024-2025 School Year
Application Period : Accepting applications until filled
Assignment : Phoenix Charter School faculty positions are full-time, salaried positions. This position is eight hours each school day, generally scheduled between 7 : 00 AM and 4 : 00 PM and follows the adopted Roseburg Public Schools calendar for Roseburg High School. Scheduled hours can be negotiated and may need to be later on days due to scheduled meetings with parents / guardians.
Compensation : $26.25 to $47.50 hourly rate DOE & education level
39,274.82 to $71,060.76 per annum DOE based on 187-day contract
24-25 contract annum prorated based on number of days remaining in the school year)
Benefits : Paid Sick Time
Minimum Requirements :
- Current, renewable Oregon TSPC Teaching License in Special Education
- Must have a desire to work with high school students in a professional manner and demeanor
- Ability to work independently at times, show initiative, and communicate
- Ability to successfully pass a drug test (random or otherwise) conducted by employer
- Perform in a professional manner while working with partnering organizations
- U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident
- Must successfully pass a fingerprint criminal history background check
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English
- A valid driver's license, clean driving record and ability to provide documentation
Preferred Qualifications :
Duties & Responsibilities :
Marginal Duties and Responsibilities :
Phoenix Charter High School :
Established in 2005, Phoenix Charter is an award-winning school serving an enrollment of 190 at-risk students, grades 8-12. Our school has a designed facility sited on a picturesque twelve-acre campus in east Roseburg, OR. We have outstanding community support and are recognized regionally for our innovative approach. Phoenix Charter School is provided by the Phoenix School of Roseburg, a private non-profit youth development organization founded in 1981.
Our educational model emphasizes a developmental and project-based learning approach unique to our students :
Phoenix is a great school for teachers seeking to make a difference. Our compensation package is comparable to other small, rural schools. Class sizes are small (average 20 students) and teacher creativity is supported in the spirit of improving our student's lives and academic achievements. Many staff members have a long history working at Phoenix and know that they make a difference and are appreciated by students, their peers, our board, and the community.
Roseburg is the service center of rural Douglas County located on I-5 just over an hour south of Eugene and situated just over an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the East, the Oregon Coast to the West, and Rogue River / Southern Oregon to the south. For those who love outdoor recreation and a great place to raise children, Roseburg has much to offer.
Phoenix Charter School is a subsidiary corporation of Phoenix School of Roseburg, a private, non-profit charitable organization. Information is available at our website at www.roseburgphoenix.com
Physical Requirements :
The physical demands described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties, and responsibilities of this job.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and / or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee's work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from community sites.
NOTE : This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Phoenix School of Roseburg may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
A pp li c a tion Process :
1. Apply through Applitrack HERE.
2. The school will provide timely notification to candidates whether they are selected for an interview.
3. After an initial round of applicants are interviewed, the position will be offered or remain open until filled.
Questions about the position?
Contact Christie Wuerst, HR Manager., at (541) 673-3036 x1122, cwuerst@roseburgphoenix.com
W e look forward to your application and thank you in advance, for your interest in Phoenix School of Roseburg.
Salary : $39,275 - $71,061
