Institutions Teacher - MA, Oregon State Hospital, Junction City Campus - 2 positions

State of Oregon • Junction City, OR

12d • $4,524 - $5,881 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon State Hospital has two Institution Teacher MA opportunities within the Supported Education program. These positions will provide comprehensive education services that teach patients the essential skills needed to successfully transition back into the community to reach their full potential. We are seeking passionate individuals who can deliver individualized, student‑centered learning objectives using assessment-driven and creative approaches to advise, encourage, and support students as they pursue their education throughout their recovery journey.

Supported Education services are provided to individuals or groups based on identified educational needs of the individual learner. The teaching environment is non‑traditional, with classroom instruction lasting four to six hours per day and incorporating individual one‑on‑one teaching for four to five patients, or eight to nine when support staff are present. Coursework development is limited and tailored to each patient’s individual needs, with some patients requiring only access to resources to complete their educational goals.

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is a psychiatric hospital under the direction of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) that inspires hope, promotes safety, and supports recovery. OSH employs over 2,000 FTE and serves over 600 patients each day on two campuses. OSH provides therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment focusing on patient recovery and community reintegration.

Requirements

• A master's degree from an Oregon approved teacher education program
• The ability to obtain an Oregon teaching license/certificate by time of appointment.
• Resume outlining teaching experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing educational instruction and/or coaching to developmentally disabled or behavioral health patients in a locked institutional facility.
• Experience providing adult special education and assessment.
• Strong technical proficiency in AI and technical support.
• Experience with trauma informed best practices.
• Experience developing individualized educational programs (IEPs).
• Behavioral health teaching experience at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive education services that teach patients the essential skills needed to successfully transition back into the community to reach their full potential.
• Deliver individualized, student‑centered learning objectives using assessment-driven and creative approaches.
• Advise, encourage, and support students as they pursue their education throughout their recovery journey.
• Provide education services to individuals or groups based on identified educational needs of the individual learner.
• Develop coursework tailored to each patient’s individual needs.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level