Teacher - Middle School, Language Arts; Temporary

Overview

Teacher - Middle School Language Arts position at West Orient Middle School.

Contract:

55 contract days, temporary contract  school year, 1.00 FTE. Open until filled. Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled.

West Orient Middle School

Date Posted: 12/16/2025

Date Available:

02/09/2026

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. Compensation may be prorated based on FTE and start/end dates.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• State of Oregon Teaching License with English Language Arts K-12 and current First Aid Card
• Teaching Credential for the appropriate level of instruction and/or subjects
• Highly Qualified Status for assignment
• Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
• CPR and First Aid Certificates

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognises the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities, or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• 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 pupils using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines
• Instruct pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study
• Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids
• Demonstrate concepts using models, chalkboard, projector, and other instructional aids
• Provide opportunities 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 to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
• Evaluate pupil progress and prepare progress reports; may prepare letters of recommendation for scholarships, college applications
• Perform basic attendance accounting and business services as required
• May plan and coordinate the work of aides or other paraprofessionals
• Communicate with parents to interpret teaching methods and discuss pupil progress with parents and school counselors
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with professional staff to address health, attitude, and learning problems
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the day
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education or self-selected professional growth activities
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the discretion of management
• Attend and participate in meetings and credential activities as required
• Share in sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty committees

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Prior job-related experience

• Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities
  
  Required:
  
  Motivate students, effective communication with diverse backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance
• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, and instructional subjects
• Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods; manage records; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; lift/carry/reach/handle; and visual/hearing/communication abilities

• Education Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Licenses, Bonding, and/or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Teaching Credential;
  Highly Qualified Status;
  Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance; CPR and First Aid Certificates

Application:
Applicants may apply through  
Final date to receive applications Open Until Filled.

Notes: Studies encourage diverse applicants. The district is an equal opportunity employer.