Temporary Social Studies Teacher Innovation Academy

Medford SD 549C Job Description

Our Mission: ALL Own Their Present and Future, ALL Are Known and Challenged, ALL Achieve Their Potential, ALL Options are Open and Hopeful

Job Title: Classroom Teacher

Supervisor: Principal

Classification: Certified

FLSA Status: Exempt

Contract: 190 Days

Summary: The classroom teacher helps students learn subject matter and/or skills in a positive atmosphere that will develop them as responsible, respectful, and independent learners. This growth and development pertains to the student's academic, social, emotional, and physical needs.

Social Studies endorsement required with preference given for those with additional endorsements. Dual endorsed with Social Studies and Language Arts preferred because of our co‑teaching model.

Innovation Academy is a hopeful option for students who thrive in smaller settings with hands‑on learning for high school students in grades 9‑12. Innovation Academy is a public high school of choice for all Medford students with enrollment including students from around the valley.

Teachers at Innovation Academy co‑teach their content through project‑based learning for all classes with full inclusion for students who have varied learning needs, including Talented and Gifted, English Language Learners, and Special Education. Project‑based learning allows students to learn through projects, tackling several content areas  caters to students who benefit with a more hands‑on approach to learning.

• Instruction reflects a well‑planned and effective methodology.
• Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple assessment methods, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals, and engage and encourage learners to develop a deep understanding of content areas.
• Understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing variations within and across cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, as the diversity of cultures and communities; implement and ensure a developmentally appropriate, challenging, and high‑standards learning environment.
• Make objective, non‑emotional, well‑informed decisions regarding the welfare of students.
• Instruction reflects adequate and current knowledge of essential skills, literacy promotion, and technology.
• Improves professional skills through in‑service workshops, district meetings, continuing education, etc.
• Goal setting and cooperative planning with the supervisor.

• Shows respect, consideration, and fairness to students varying learning levels.
• Meets the needs of students with special interests, abilities, and learning problems.
• Gives students personal help and positive reinforcement.
• Challenges students to think and express their thoughts through engaging lessons and activities.
• Helps students set achievement expectations and evaluate their progress.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Makes clear to the students what they are learning and why.

• Includes culturally diverse themes in lessons and instruction, including historical or other information about cultures significantly impacting the world, nation, or community.
• Aware and appreciates cultural diversity and the importance of communication skills reflecting sensitivity to the feeling of all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

• Planning instruction assessing student progress on State Standards.
• Uses tests and/or other evaluative information in planning instructional units and after instruction to determine if goals have been met.
• Update and maintain accurate and complete student progress and development records as required by the school, district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws.
• Consults the principal, specialist, other teachers in the school, and students in evaluating their plans, methods, and results.
• Uses instruments and methods that effectively measure the students' attainment of learning goals.
• Make…