Teacher Elementary FTE Grades KG-ASTOR SY

Position: #443 - Teacher Elementary 1.0 FTE Grades KG-2 ASTOR 2026/27 SY
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:
6/1/2026

Location:
John Jacob Astor Elementary
ASTORIA SCHOOL DISTRICT 1C

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: #443 - Teacher Elementary 1.0 FTE Grades KG-2 ASTOR 2026/27 SY

REPORTS TO: Site Administrator

EVALUATED BY: Site Administrator

JOB SUMMARY:

The job of Elementary Teacher (KG-2) is established for the purpose(s) of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for educating and supervising students within the classroom setting or other assigned areas: developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual instruction within the established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers and professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and /or classroom issues and needs;

in addition developing relationships with students and their guardians by sharing student progress and responding to inquiries about the instructional program provided.

QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION:

• Demonstrated success in classroom instruction; experience working with diverse student populations and implementing inclusive practices is highly preferred.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Holds and maintains an appropriate license from the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).
• Ability to pass a background check and criminal justice fingerprinting.
• Effectively maintain and practice the state adopted Model Core Teaching Standards (OAR )
• Demonstrates a very good command of the oral and written English language.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school

personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job; proficiency in Spanish or other languages spoken in the community is a significant asset.

• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons.
• Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings and events; gather collate and classify data; and use job related equipment.
• Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and groups; work with data of varied types and purposes; and utilize specific job related equipment.
• Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Ability to work harmoniously and collaboratively with others.
• Perform physical requirements which may include:
  • Moderate degree of physical stamina
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending and occasional lifting/pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs.
  • Repetitive movement of reaching overhead, extending, fine motor movement of hands and wrist
  • Ability to use telephone, computer, projector, and other office equipment
  • Ability to make frequent trips to and from locations throughout the school building and grounds

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed for the position.

• Delivers a defined course of study that incorporates diverse perspectives and fosters a sense of belonging for all students.
• Adapts and differentiates strategies to meet the specific needs of individual learners, including those with IEPs, 504 plans, and English Language Learners (ELL).
• Partners with families and community members as co-educators, ensuring communication is accessible and culturally respectful.
• Instructs all students for the purpose of improving academic performance, personal health, appropriate behavior, and problem solving techniques in all school settings to promote proactive social behaviors.
• Provides direction and guidance to support staff and volunteers in the classroom setting to ensure an effective program for all learners.
• Manages classroom behavior expectations in a positive instructional approach to teach and promote a safe optimal learning environment.
• Actively supervises and monitors students in all educational settings to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Actively and fully participates in ongoing professional learning for the purpose of conveying or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve learning outcomes for students.
• Proficiency in using modern classroom technology and software to enhance instruction and maintain accurate records.
• Completes all non-instructional duties associated with record keeping, data collection, correspondence and verbal communication with parents, staff and administration for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting all mandated requirements.
• Complies with state and local laws, as well as, school district policies to report all incidents (e.g. suspected child abuse,…