Teacher Elementary FTE Grade 5 LCE SY - Temporary

Elementary Teacher (Grade
5)

The job of Elementary Teacher (Grade
5) 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:

• 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…