Teacher - Middle School, Language Arts; Bilingual , Spanish

Teacher – Middle School, Language Arts (Bilingual Preferred, Spanish)

Location:

Clear Creek Middle School

Employment Type:

Permanent Contract (Full Time Equivalent: 1.00)
Job
Date Posted: 7/10/2026

Date Available:

08/31/2026

State of Oregon Teaching License with English Language Arts K-12 and current First Aid Card.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Annual Salary Range: $52,347 – $108,785 for 2026‑2027 (192/193 Day Contract). Salary schedule based on education and contracted licensed experience. Specialty stipend of $2,000 for licensed employees who are certified multilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, or Russian. Must pass a standardized proficiency test of language.

The job of a middle‑school teacher is to develop students’ academic skills through curriculum implementation, document instruction and progress, address specific educational needs, provide a safe learning environment, and give feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding progress.

• Help each pupil develop competence in subject matter skills; motivate pupils to apply understanding and skills in problem solving; develop good relationships with parents and other staff.
• Teach courses to secondary pupils using curriculum and district guidance.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the curriculum, as required by state law.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional aids.
• Demonstrate concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, and teacher‑prepared aids.
• Provide individualized and small‑group instruction when needed.
• Design learning activities that relate the subject area to the physical world.
• Establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Evaluate pupils’ progress, prepare progress reports, and write letters of recommendation for scholarships, college applications, etc.
• Perform attendance accounting and business services as required.
• Plan and coordinate work of aides, teacher assistants, or paraprofessionals.
• Communicate with parents and counselors to discuss individual progress.
• Identify pupils’ needs and collaborate with professionals to solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervise pupils in out‑of‑classroom activities during assigned working day.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in in‑service education and self‑selected growth activities.
• Perform duties as assigned by management; attend required meetings, parent conferences, etc.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

• Assist other personnel as required.
• Participate in meetings and credential requirements.
• Select and requisition instructional supplies and maintain inventory records.
• Participate in curriculum development, may teach under modular or flexible scheduling.
• Participate in student activity sponsorship and faculty committees.

• Prior job‑related experience.
• Skills:
  
  motivate students, communicate with diverse backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Knowledge: age‑appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
• Abilities: stand and walk prolonged periods, perform specialized tasks, maintain records, collaborate with staff; physical: lifting/carrying/reaching, hearing, visual acuity.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Teaching Credential for appropriate level.
• Highly Qualified Status for assignment.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.

Gresham‑Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the district to provide equal access and no discrimination or harassment. Gresham‑Barlow is an equal opportunity employer.