Teacher - Middle School, Language Arts; Temporary

Teacher - Middle School, Language Arts (Temporary)

West Orient Middle School
55 Contract days, Temporary Contract  School Year Only
1.00 FTE
Final date to receive applications:
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Qualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with English Language Arts K-12 and current First Aid Card.

Compensation: Salary and stipends will be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.

• Annual Salary Range $15,329 - $29,963.83 (Based on 192/193 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described.

If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications for this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

Job Summary: The job of "Teacher-Middle School" is done for the purposes of developing students' academic skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Help each pupil develop competence in subject matter skills; motivate each pupil to apply understanding and skills in the solution of problems; develop good relationships with parents and with other staff members
• Teach courses to secondary pupil utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content
• Instruct pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids
• Demonstrate concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids
• Provide opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Design learning activities that relate the subject area to the physical world
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
• Evaluate each pupil's progress in knowledge and skills, and prepare progress reports. May prepare letters of recommendation for scholarships, college applications, etc.
• Perform basic attendance accounting and business services as required
• May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other paraprofessionals
• Communicate with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress
• Identify pupil needs, and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Maintain professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the District, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management
• Prompt and regular attendance

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies and maintain required inventory records
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school and/or on a District level. May teach under modular or flexible scheduling plans.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities, and participates in faculty committees

• Experience Required
  • Prior job-related experience
• Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required
  • Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance
  • Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education…