Therapeutic School Teacher: Bolton Primary School - 2026/27 School Year

Clackamas Education Service District • West Linn, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher designs a positive learning environment and delivers instruction to students whose educational needs are primarily the result of significant social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The Teacher is responsible for assessment of each student's individual academic needs, individualization of the general education curriculum (K-12), development of IEPs as appropriate, and collaboration with the therapeutic team to support achievement of home, school, and social/emotional goals. Our therapeutic schools programs provide therapy, social-emotional support, and communication services as part of a strong educational experience for students. By creating individual support plans based on each student's specific needs and goals, we help students and their families build the skills they need to move to a less restrictive school setting when they are ready. Close collaboration with families, school districts, and other service providers ensures supports are coordinated and centered on each child. We encourage and support students, families, staff, and community partners to do their best. By recognizing different learning styles, focusing on transition skills, and offering different diploma options, Heron Creek helps students graduate prepared for life beyond school.

Requirements

• Current Oregon teaching license with appropriate endorsement to teach in highly qualified areas
• Knowledge and experience in special education teaching students whose primary disability is severe social/emotional or behavioral challenges
• Ability to assess and teach academic skills (K-12) in math, reading, and language arts
• Ability to assess learning problems and determine eligibility for special education under Oregon Administrative Rules for Learning Disabilities, Severe Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and other health impairments.
• Ability to compose and produce concise professional documents
• Working knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations and procedures
• Skilled at working with other professionals such as counselors, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists as resources for planning and delivery of specially designed programs
• Ability to develop and utilize complex scheduling and time management techniques in the daily operation of the instructional program
• Ability to supervise one or more educational assistants
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
• Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
• Ability to acquire and maintain appropriate Oregon State approved behavioral intervention and de-escalation certification and carry out therapeutic interventions
• Technology skills sufficient to perform the essential functions

Responsibilities

• Assesses students' academic needs using standardized achievement, criterion referenced, and psychoeducational tests; completes three-year re-evaluations for special education eligibility in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Identifies students' individual academic needs, and leads the child study team in the development of individual education plans or individual program plans
• Plans, selects, and teaches academic curriculum using the regular education, grade level, and credit courses (K-12)
• Co-instructs with the Social Skills Specialist to integrate academic and social skills development
• Collaborates with therapeutic team members to develop and implement a comprehensive program for students and their families, with each member of the team sharing their specific expertise and fulfillment of a discrete role to meet the education and social/emotional needs of students
• Contributes to team development using a solution-based focus, seeking and using the expertise and perspectives of other team members to develop common understandings and agreements
• Utilizes crisis prevention and intervention strategies, including the use of safe restraint in situations where students could injure themselves or others
• Communicates with students during instruction and interpersonal interaction using language structure, tone, and body language that promotes positive student behavior, conflict resolution, and problem solving; offers effective management of power struggles, and applies proactive strategies for management of escalating behavior
• Monitors and records student progress including portfolios, report cards and credits earned
• Confers frequently with district, consulting education staff, students, and, as appropriate, with parents concerning the academic progress or concerns of all assigned students
• Provides for the daily supervision of classroom educational assistants, including training, assignment of tasks, and completion of required observations and evaluations
• Works cooperatively with local district and/or private agency administration and staff, fulfilling responsibilities as a member of the school or facility
• Compiles student data required under IDEA or necessary for local, state, and federal reporting; assists the program secretary to maintain accurate student records
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for students
• Selects instructional materials and manages the district resources assigned to the classroom
• Maintains knowledge of best practices in the field, and demonstrates quality teaching techniques
• Participates in planning meetings, training sessions and in-services
• Uses technology to produce and manage student information

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution
• Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
• Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
• Clackamas ESD covers the full cost of fingerprinting for new employees, saving you $82.50 - a benefit not offered by most other districts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed