Alternative Youth Program Teacher

Alternative Youth Teacher Position

Position Type: Licensed

Hours/FTE: 1.0

Salary: See attached salary schedule

Contract Status: Regular/probationary

Start Date: 2026-27 School Year

Calendar: 196 day

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS). Full description of benefits available in ESD-LCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Position Purpose/Summary

This program provides students comprehensive educational opportunities during the transition from juvenile detention, during engagement in diversion, or in deflection services. Students may be engaged under court order, or by school district referral, and could access a variety of services, including the flexible education program. The primary purpose of this position is to foster connections with students through shared understanding, empathy, and dignity, while supporting credit recovery, career connected learning, and transition to school district services. The role of the classroom teacher is to support students in a strengths-based program that builds resilience and self worth, while students develop transferable skills for community reintegration, and high school completion.

The position will deliver direct instruction as a member of the instructional team supporting youth enrolled in the ESD operated programs at the John Serbu Youth Campus, and may include teaching in Lane ESD's Juvenile Detention Education Programs in accordance with identified curricular guidelines and/or established Individual Education Plans in partnership with Lane County Youth Services (LCYS).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• To work in partnership with Lane ESD Administration and LCYS and develop the educational programming in Serbu Educational Programs by:
• Serving as primary educational point of contact in development of the Educational Program in collaboration with LCYS.
• Assisting in selecting an appropriate curriculum for the classroom that meets differentiated student learning needs.
• Creating opportunities for career connected learning that meet student interests and educational goals. .
• Assisting in establishing the school schedule, breaks, and lunches for students and staff.
• Providing information about the program for school brochure and maintaining records for agency and public distribution.
• Communicating with school districts, parents, and LCYS staff in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
• To collaborate with Lane ESD and LCYS in development of the new educational programs by:
• Collaborating with LCYS staff to develop student health and wellness plans.
• Meeting regularly to collaborate with Lane ESD programs at Serbu Campus.
• Communicating and collaborating with LCYS staff.
• Maintaining communication with Lane ESD Administrator.
• Providing support and input for needed data and evaluation reports.
• To implement instruction in compliance with all state and federal laws by:
• Collaborating with students to develop Individual Learning Plans (ILP) that include realistic, measurable, and practical instructional goals.
• Collaborating with special education teacher to provide all designated IEP specially designed instruction, related services, data collection, and progress monitoring.
• Planning and presenting differentiated instruction aligned to ILPs of each student, while addressing the social/emotional/health support needs of each individual.
• Creating a classroom environment of respect and empathy, establishing a culture for learning, and managing student needs equitably and fairly.
• Assessing and monitoring student performance and maintaining accurate records
• Communicating regularly with students, families, and other appropriate team members regarding student performance while complying with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborating in the transition planning of students to their next educational placement.
• Determining the skills and abilities of assigned support personnel in the classroom, providing training, and delegating duties of assigned staff to provide the most effective learning opportunities for students.
• Collaborating with community partners and ESD to provide career connected learning opportunities for students.
• Assisting in coordinating programs and services with external agencies as needed.
• Maintaining knowledge and skills on current research, effective practices and trends related to support for students who are experiencing stabilization after substance use.
• Responding to student behavior escalations using
• Maintaining a professional demeanor when representing the District at all times.
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills for all disciplines taught.
• Complying with policies, practices, rules, handbooks, and performance expectations.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications And Requirements

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Education.
• An Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission license or ability to obtain is required.
• Multiple secondary endorsements preferred or ability to obtain is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public education.
• Experience in Alternative Education serving at-risk or juvenile justice involved youth is preferred.
• Experience in high stress and potentially volatile environments is preferred.
• A valid First Aid/CPR Card is preferred.
  

About Lane ESD

• In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.
• The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon's educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.
• Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens. Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.lesd.k12.or.us
  
  

Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.