Teacher - High School, Life Science Temporary

Overview

Teacher - High School, Life Science — Sam Barlow High School

95 contract days, Temporary Contract  School Year Only
• 0.50 FTE

Final date to receive applications:
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Qualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with Science endorsement and current First Aid Card.

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

• Annual Salary Range $13,065 - $25,877 (Based on 192/193 Day Contract). Initial placement on the salary schedule is based on education and contracted licensed experience.
• As a licensed employee, you are eligible to receive a specialty stipend of $494 if certified multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test of language.

Note:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications, contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

Job Title: Teacher - High School

Job Summary: The job is to develop students' academic skills through district-approved curriculum; document teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; address students' educational needs; provide a safe and optimal learning environment; and provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding 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 pupils utilizing 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 as specified in state law and district procedures
• Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids
• Demonstrate concepts using models, chalkboard, projector, and other standard 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 subject area to the physical world
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
• Evaluate each pupil's progress and prepare progress reports; may prepare letters of recommendation for scholarships or college applications
• Perform basic attendance accounting and business services as required
• Plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other paraprofessionals
• Communicate with parents to interpret teaching methods and discuss pupil progress; identify pupil needs and cooperate with staff to help pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the day
• Maintain professional competence through inservice education or 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 to support them in their work activities
• Participates in meetings (e.g., parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings) to receive/provide information and meet credential requirements
• Select and requisition books, instructional aids, and materials and maintain inventory records
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school and/or district; may teach under modular or flexible scheduling plans
• Share in the sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty committees

• Experience:
  
  Prior job related experience
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Licenses/Certification:
  Teaching Credential for appropriate level and/or subjects;
  Highly Qualified Status;
  Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance; CPR and First Aid Certificates

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes 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.