Job description

To be considered for the position, you must apply directly on our website.

The STEPS Plus program offered by Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) is an exceptional, specialized educational program that serves students from ages 5 – 21 who experience multiple, significant disabilities along with cognitive deficits, and/or life-impacting medical conditions. Highly regarded throughout the region for its successful delivery of instruction and supports for students who present the most difficult and challenging behaviors, the program enrolls students from districts throughout Southern Oregon.

Currently, the program is at capacity serving a total of 20 students with half attending during the morning session and half in the afternoon. The well-equipped site includes two large classrooms and a sensory room that allows ample space for students and 1:1 staff to carry out appropriate learning activities in a safe and structured environment. The program is staffed with a dynamic and knowledgeable licensed teacher as well as trained educational assistants who provide individualized instruction and support for each student based on their IEP goals and behavior needs. In addition, a team of expert specialists, including a school psychologist, ASD specialist, speech and language pathologist, occupational therapist and school nurse, deliver direct services to students and consultative services to staff and parents.

Cooperation and collaboration among staff are paramount to the team approach in the classroom, which is built on fidelity to safe and consistent systems and routines, as well as trust and respectful communication between all members of the STEPS Plus team. This attitude is passed onto students who are treated with dignity and respect as they are taught new ways of communicating and self-regulating their behaviors.

The SOESD is looking for an energetic and skilled teacher to lead the STEPS Plus program with passion and understanding for working with its unique population of students. The successful candidate will carry out their work with confidence and exhibit the attributes of a trusted leader, be knowledgeable of disabilities and their impact on learning, and have a record of success working with students who present challenging behaviors. Overall, we desire a compassionate and accomplished team leader and teacher to continue the legacy of this outstanding program.

The mission of STEPS Plus is to teach success for life through teamwork, dignity, trust, respect and safety.

POSITION GOAL: To provide individualized instruction to increase students' performance of adaptive self-help, communication, social, behavioral, academic, vocational, and independent living skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to establish a shared plan of action and coordinate instructional and intervention activities.
2. Evaluate performance of self-help, communication, social, behavioral, academic, vocational, and independent living skills.
3. Participate on IEP teams to implement all required special education procedures including parent rights, eligibility, IEP, placement, behavior, restraint and seclusion, and other student records according to stated timelines.
4. Provide individual and small group instruction related to IEP goals.
5. Develop and implement positive classroom rules and individual and group management programs, including participation in functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and development and implementation of behavior support plans (BSPs) and crisis intervention plans (CIPs).
6. Implement training methods, record data, assess student progress, and adjust training strategies as necessary.
7. Develop and maintain an instruction, related service provider, and mainstreaming schedule.
8. Consult with regular teachers, related service providers, and involved social service agencies to meet student needs.
9. Prepare and maintain classroom materials, equipment, telephone contact log, and specific substitute instructions.
10. Communicate clearly and appropriately and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
11. Train, coordinate, provide modeling, coaching, observation and feedback, and gather data regarding the job performance of Educational Assistant(s).
12. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with assistants, parents, building staff, related service providers, community and service agency personnel.
13. Participate in professional growth activities.
14. Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
15. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
16. Perform job related tasks as designated by supervisor.

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:

1. Valid Oregon Standard Teaching License – Special Education: Generalist
2. Successful completion of a handicapped learner or severely handicapped program at an accredited university/college.
3. Knowledge and experience with children with cognitive disabilities, life-skills curriculum, mental health needs, and applicable training strategies.
4. Demonstrated competence regarding use of computers and other technology devices and systems for communication, data recording and reporting, and student instruction and support.
5. Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
6. Ability to obtain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification.

The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education or degree that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites
If interested in seeking employment with SOESD, please apply directly by visiting our website at www.soesd.k12.or.us/job_openings and look for posting #1756.
Here you will find a complete job description, requirements and application. To be considered for this position, a formal application must be submitted through our website. The SOESD is an equal opportunity employer. SOESD provides a competitive salary and benefit package.

SOESD Benefits: (For .50 FTE and Over)
Southern Oregon ESD contributes payments for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees. Employer-paid PERS, 9 paid holidays, a generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance:
MODA
Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $1960.00 per month (family coverage)
Options:
Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
American Fidelity
Mercy Flights Membership
Retirement:
PERS - Public Employee Retirement System
Southern Oregon ESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee: pers.state.or.us

LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 day School Year / 1.0 FTE

SALARY RANGE: Per 2021-2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement $46,144.00 - $64,887.00. The 2022-2023 salary schedule will be published after bargaining with the SOESDEA has concluded.

The Southern Oregon Education Service District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,720.00 - $94,759.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
OAR 333-019-1030 Proof of COVID full vaccination status or approved OHA exception is required for this position.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special Education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification with Special Ed/Generalist Licensure (Preferred)
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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