Substitute Teacher

July 8, 2024

Jasper Mountain

Jasper

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 alternative school. The school works closely with Springfield Public Schools and specializes in students with serious mental health and behavioral issues.

A Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree is preferred.
Oregon Teaching license or equivalent required.
Special Education Certification strongly preferred butnot required.
Experience and/or training in child development including the implications of child abuse and its effect on the learning styles and behavior of elementary school-aged children.
A willingness to take feedback from the school Treatment Team to implement alternative and innovative instructional strategies for students with behavioral needs.

DUTIES:

Teach smaller sized, multi-age classrooms.
Provide individual, small group, and classroom instruction guided by teacher sub plans.
Follow individualized educational plans (IEPs) for identified students.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain classroom management and the ability to work collaboratively with classroom behavior/treatment staff, creating a therapeutic learning environment.
Have effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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.