1st Grade Dual Language Classroom Teacher

Dual Language Teacher - Classroom

The Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District Policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students. The Teacher reports to the Principal or Designated Administrator and does not supervise any employees.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of situational appropriate instructional techniques and methods
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective student learning
• Prepare effectively for class
• Develop and communicate appropriate progress grading standards to students
• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Provide documentation of student progress
• Build motivation and interest in learning
• Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal and/or superintendent

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of education

Skills

• Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons

Knowledge

• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code

Abilities

• Demonstrates command of oral and written English language and Spanish
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• 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
• Ability to work harmoniously with others

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required

• Holds an appropriate license from Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon and the required endorsement for the content area and grade level.

Physical Requirements

1. In an eight-hour day employee may:

• Stand/Walk [ ] None [ ] 1-4 hrs [ ] 4-6 hrs [X] 6-8 hrs
• Sit [ ] None [ ] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [X] 5-8 hrs
• Drive [ ] None [X] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [ ] 5-8 hrs

2. Employee may use hands for repetitive:

• [X] Single Grasping [X] Pushing and Pulling [X] Fine Manipulation

3. Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:

• [X] Yes [ ] No

4. Employee may need to:

• Bend [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
• Squat [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
• Climb Stairs [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
• Lift [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all

5. Lifting:

• [ ] Sedentary Work:
  Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.
• [ ] Light Work:
  Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
• [X] Medium Work:
  Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
• [ ] Medium Heavy Work:
  Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
• [ ] Heavy Work:
  Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the Forest Grove School District, .