High School - Teacher; Health, Physical Education, Special Education

Job Title

Teacher – High School (Physical Education, Health & Special Education)

Springwater Trail High School

Permanent contract, 1.00 FTE (0.50 FTE Physical Education, 0.33 FTE Health, 0.17 FTE Special Education)

Annual salary range for 2026‑2027: $52,347 – $108,785 (192/193 day contract). Salary prorated based on FTE and start/end dates.

Specialty stipend: $2,000 (eligible if certified multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian; a standardized proficiency test must be passed).

The Teacher – High School is responsible for developing students’ academic skills, implementing district‑approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, addressing specific educational needs, providing a safe learning environment, and communicating student progress to parents and administration.

• Help each pupil develop competence in subject‑matter skills and motivate them to apply knowledge to problem solving.
• Teach courses to secondary pupils using the Board‑of‑Education curriculum and state‑approved publications.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional aids.
• Demonstrate concepts using models, chalkboard, projector, and other aids.
• Provide individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt curriculum to student needs.
• Design learning activities that relate subject area to the physical world.
• Maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly classroom environment.
• Evaluate each pupil’s progress, prepare progress reports, and draft recommendations for scholarships and college applications.
• Perform basic attendance accounting and required business services.
• Plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, or paraprofessionals.
• Communicate with parents, counselors, and other staff about progress and strategies.
• Identify pupil needs and collaborate with professionals to address health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervise pupils during out‑of‑classroom activities.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education and self‑selected growth activities.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.

• Assist personnel as required to support completion of their work activities.
• Participate in meetings (parent conferences, in‑service training, site meetings, etc.) to meet credential requirements.
• Select and requisition instructional books, aids, and supplies; maintain inventory records.
• Participate in curriculum and developmental programs at the school or district level; may teach under modular or flexible schedules.
• Share in sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty committees.

Experience
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Prior job‑related experience.

• Ability to motivate students, communicate with diverse populations, direct support personnel, and evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age‑appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum, education codes, and instructional subjects.
• Physical abilities: stand and walk for prolonged periods; lift / carry / handle objects; maintain visual acuity; complete tasks within schedule and deadlines.

Bachelor's Degree.

• Teaching credential appropriate for the level of instruction and subjects.
• Highly Qualified Status for the assignment.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certificates.

Gresham‑Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. The district and board of education have a policy of no discrimination or harassment in any educational programs, activities, or employment. The district provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.