Therapeutic Teacher

Job overview

The Therapeutic Teacher role is onsite in Portland, OR, with a stated salary range of $47,770–$70,558 per year. The position supports Serendipity Center's therapeutic education program, which integrates mental health, special education, wellness, and transition readiness to help students develop skills and reach their potential. The teacher plans and delivers instruction while supporting students' academic, social, emotional, and life-skills goals. The role coordinates with classroom and mental health staff, monitors progress, and maintains a safe, structured learning environment tailored to student needs.

What you'll do

• Contribute to and oversee implementation of IEP and treatment plan goals
• develop and deliver age- and developmentally appropriate lessons
• evaluate student progress on academic, social, and emotional goals
• collaborate with mental health and classroom staff on strategies and interventions
• establish a safe and respectful classroom culture
• adapt behavior support approaches to student and group needs
• maintain student records and documentation
• facilitate core group and life-skills instruction
• provide daily written feedback to parents
• direct and guide program assistants and skills trainers in classroom activities
• report suspicions of abuse, neglect, self-harm, or endangerment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

therapeutic teacher

special education

therapeutic education

iep goals

treatment plans

student life skills

mental health collaboration

portland or

serendipity center

$47,770–$70,558

oregon teaching license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 48 hours of PTO in the first year
• at least 32 paid days off during the school year based on school closures
• health benefits beginning the first of the month after 30 days
• 403(b) retirement plan with match after one year
• free lunches on scheduled school days
• professional growth opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree plus a fifth-year college or university program certificate in education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; a current Oregon teaching license or another state's license pending Oregon licensure; and current CPI certification, which can be obtained on the job. Benefits include PTO, health benefits, 403(b) match after one year, free scheduled school-day lunches, and growth opportunities.

About the employer

SERENDIPITY CENTER, INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.