Oregon State Hospital Institutional Teacher MA-SR26

Initial Posting Date:

12/16/2024

Application Deadline:

12/26/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,025 - $6,719

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Oregon State Hospital Institutional Teacher MA-SR26

Job Description:

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The Oregon State Hospital in Junction City, Oregon is seeking an Institutional Teacher-MA for our Supported Education Department, to provide comprehensive educational services that teach patients the essential skills needed to successfully transition back into the community and reach their full potential.

*Attachment required for consideration: cover letter and resume.

What you will do!

Assessment Services

Assess students’ prior knowledge, learning needs, college and career readiness goals. Collect and review information on students’ content knowledge; prior learning experiences; and learning needs from school transcripts, questionnaires, and student interviews. Use a variety of formative assessment tools to monitor learning and adjust instruction and goals.

Learning Goal Setting

Facilitate the development of student learning goals that align with the Patient’s Treatment Care Plan and students’ interests. Expose students to new ideas and experiences that help to refine or change learning goals over time. Communicate clear expectations of students and motivate them to persist to meet their goals.

Instruction

Address diverse learning modalities, abilities, needs, and interests through differentiated instruction in a small group setting or 1-on-1. Engage students actively in their own learning through relevant, thought-provoking questions; problems; and tasks that stimulate interest. Select and use resources and textbooks to align with the students’ goals and interests and is applicable to their lives. Provide multiple means and modalities for presenting and engaging students with concepts, ideas, and materials. Engage in active listening, dialogue, and questioning to facilitate and support learning. Adapt instruction to reach students who have difficulty with a particular approach and to deepen student understanding. Build student confidence by providing feedback on progress in relationship to learning goals and encouragement and clear feedback about the steps needed to continue moving toward goal attainment. Establish a community of practice among students to encourage peer‐to‐peer learning and a rapport with other students so that they feel encouraged to voice ideas and opinions. Provide appropriate hands-on opportunities for students to interact with computers, the Internet, and other digital media on a regular basis, from basic operations to more sophisticated ones, in order to build technology literacy skills.  Monitor client’s use of classroom computers to ensure safe and appropriate use.    

What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

**This is a full-time, permanent, SEIU represented position.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

What we are looking for

Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

Minimum Qualifications
A Master's degree from an Oregon approved teacher education program; and must hold an appropriate Oregon teaching license/certificate by time of appointment.

Special Qualifications
Possession of an appropriate Oregon State Teacher's Certificate at time of appointment.

A learning specialty, with experience in adult education and assessment.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application
• Attach a Cover Letter (Required)
• Attach a Resume (Required)
• Attach proof of Oregon teacher licensure (Required)

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Failure to attach any of the required documents listed above will disqualify you as a candidate. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call Melissa M. Perez Voice: [503-209-7058] (TTY 711) Email: melissa.m.perez@state.or.us

Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
• We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time – unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR).  Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
• Applicant Help and Support webpage

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (critical elements of process).

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.