First Grade Teacher

Coos Bay SD 9 Eastside School - Coos Bay, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5957419

Final date to receive applications: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Title:

First Grade Teacher

Reports To:

Principal

Department:
Elementary Teacher

Bargaining Unit: X CBEA

Hours / FTE: 40 hours per week
1.0 FTE

No. of Work Days: rest of contract year

Salary

Schedule:

As scheduled

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an educator who is committed to creating an engaging, inclusive classroom environment where all kindergarten students can thrive both academically and socially.

The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for teaching elementary students, a strong understanding of instructional best practices through Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and a desire to support school-wide goals in literacy, math, student engagement, and behavior. Experience or interest in Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention (ORTIi) is a plus, as Coos Bay Public School District is deeply focused on strengthening literacy outcomes and tiered support systems for all learners.

At Coos Bay Public School District, we believe in collaboration, continuous learning, and creating a positive school culture where everyone feels like they belong.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Holds a teaching license from Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon
• Strong ability to work as a team member

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Classroom Environment & Culture

• Creates an environment of safety, respect, and rapport.
• Establishes a culture for learning.
• Manages and maintains classroom procedures.
• Manages and maintains student behavior.
• Manages and maintains the classroom’s physical space

Planning & Instruction

• Writes and utilizes short-term and long-term plans for instruction.
• Plans activities of high quality in keeping with district-adopted goals, standards, and curriculum.
• Plans and develops goals and objectives to meet identified student outcomes.
• Monitors student understanding and adjusts plans based on student learning needs and styles.
• Demonstrates skill in the selection of various teaching techniques and instructional materials conducive to student learning.
• Differentiates instruction to accommodate diverse student abilities, learning profiles, and interests, ensuring all students access grade-level content.
• Implements evidence‑based instructional strategies within a Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to proactively address academic and behavioral needs.
• Integrates literacy‑based instruction across content areas to support reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills development for all students.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and materials necessary to the lesson and/or activity, including district and state adopted curriculum.
• Uses student performance data to guide instructional decisions, monitor progress, and inform interventions that support individual and group learning needs.
• Promotes an inclusive learning environment by ensuring equitable access, removing barriers, and celebrating the diversity of all learners, including students with disabilities, English language learners, and those from historically underserved groups.

Student Growth & Assessment

• Establishes classroom procedures that promote student learning and self‑discipline and adds to the realization of the student’s personal potential as a worthy citizen.
• Holds high expectations of student learning and aligns curriculum to state standards.
• Promotes respect and empathy among students of different socioeconomic, cognitive, and cultural backgrounds.
• Establishes…