K-8 Teacher - Full Time - Jasper Mountain School

Redefining excellence, Jasper Mountain is nationally and internationally recognized for the work we do with traumatized children and families. We are seeking highly qualified, career-minded professionals that are committed to excellence, have a desire to meet our vision to become the best treatment program in the nation, and are committed to working with the most difficult children from Oregon and the rest of the country.

Situated in the heart of the beautiful Willamette Valley just outside of Eugene/Springfield (Oregon) Jasper Mountain is a children’s 24/7 psychiatric, residential treatment facility committed to helping the most vulnerable and traumatized children in Oregon, and around the country. A one-of-kind nonprofit, Jasper Mountain is often the last hope for children (ages 4-13) who have experienced trauma, have not been successful in out-of-home placements, have been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons, and more.  Utilizing a trauma-informed care model that focuses on a holistic treatment approach enhancing the mind, body, and spirit, Jasper Mountain is truly a place of hope and healing for our clients.

If this resonates with you, you have a passion for working with children, want to make a positive difference, and have a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!

Teacher

Jasper Mountain operates a school at both agency sites, SAFE Center & Jasper Mountain Center. We are a K-8 private school operated by Jasper Mountain, a private non-profit agency which provides treatment services for traumatized 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.

Work Site: 

Jasper Mountain Center - 37875 Jasper-Lowell Road Jasper OR 97438- Located 15 miles southeast of the Eugene/Springfield area. 

Hours/Days:   

Full time Teacher position for 2024/25, school operates on a year-round calendar, 200-day school year.  

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree is required.  Master's degree is preferred but not required.
• Oregon Teaching License or equivalent required.
• Special Education Certification much preferred. 
• Experience and/or training in child development including the issues and implications of child abuse and its effect on the learning styles and behavior of elementary school-aged children. 
• A willingness to work closely with the school Treatment Team to develop alternative and innovative instructional strategies.

Duties: 

• Teach smaller sized, multi-age classrooms.
• Provide individual, small group, and classroom instruction.
• Plan and teach individualized programs for special needs students.
• Develop individualized educational plans (IEPs) for identified students and conduct/participate in IEP meetings effectively and routinely.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and community.
• Work closely and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to improve the student educational process.
• Demonstrate the 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 scheduled staff meetings and planning sessions.
• Assist with student testing.
• Other duties 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 $45,648 - $58,432 for a Bachelor’s Degree and $50,432 - $64,560 with a Master’s, depending on experience.  Benefit package applies, including 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee, HRA, FSA, dental, vision, Aflac, 403b, training funds and 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

Salary : $45,648 - $64,560