Apprentice Teacher - Ponderosa Middle School Sc

Apprentice Teacher - Ponderosa Middle School - 5 Positions Available - Starting the  School Year Location

Klamath Falls City Schools, Ponderosa Middle School, Klamath Falls, Oregon.

• Job : 5726016
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 19, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Schedule: 190 Days + 3 days new teacher in-service. Start date August 24, 2026.
• Current
  
  Contract:
  
  KFEA Contract

Salary: $48,315.50 – $68,849.60 DOE (Base salary $48,315.50 per year)

Insurance: Generous health, dental, and vision contribution from the district, currently up to $2,277 (based upon family coverage), prorated based upon FTE.

PERS Retirement: The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.

Benefits:

• Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
• Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
• District-supported child care is available.
• Work in a highly supportive environment.
• Access to classroom technology, including interactive whiteboard, document cameras, and Chromebooks.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Klamath Falls City Schools is seeking motivated, student-centered individuals to serve as Apprentice Teachers at Ponderosa Middle School.

This groundbreaking position creates a new pathway into the teaching profession by providing aspiring educators with daily classroom experience, intensive support and coaching, hands‑on instructional practice, and meaningful mentorship from experienced teachers and school leaders.

Apprentice Teachers are embedded within the daily instructional program and provide support in classroom instruction, small‑group intervention, student engagement, classroom organization, and continuity of instruction when teachers are absent.

The position is intentionally designed to develop future educators, strengthen school instructional support systems, increase stability and consistency for students, and create meaningful career pathways into education.

This is more than a traditional educational assistant or substitute role. Apprentice Teachers gain classroom teaching experience, receive mentorship and instructional coaching, participate in ongoing professional learning, develop instructional and classroom‑management skills, and build a strong foundation for entering the teaching profession.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or college coursework preferred.
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and administrators.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Must meet all district employment requirements.

Candidates do not need to hold a teaching license at the time of application. Selected candidates must be eligible for appropriate authorization through the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), which may include a district‑sponsored district substitute teaching license. This pathway does not require a bachelor’s degree but does require district sponsorship and includes assignment limitations under TSPC rules.

• Support classroom instruction under the direction of licensed staff.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Assist with instructional routines and classroom engagement strategies.
• Support implementation of school wide instructional systems.
• Help maintain structured, supportive classroom environments.

• Build positive relationships with students.
• Support student engagement and participation during instruction.
• Assist students during intervention and reteach opportunities.
• Support positive behavior systems and classroom expectations.

• Provide short‑term classroom coverage when appropriately authorized, helping increase consistency for students and reduce reliance on outside substitutes.
• Support classroom readiness and organization.
• Assist with instructional materials and…