5th Grade Elementary Teacher

Elementary Classroom Teacher at Sisters Elementary School

SISTERS SD 6 SISTERS ELEM. SCHOOL - Sisters, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in SISTERS SD 6

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Posting Title
: Permanent, 1.0 FTE Elementary Classroom Teacher

Date Posted
:
Internally: May 20, 2026; Externally: May 25, 2026

Position Closes
: June 3, 2026
* Interviews will be held on June 10, 2026 *

Date Available
: August 24, 2026

Sisters School District is widely recognized as an implementer of innovative programs and support systems that make success possible for every student and team member. Our family-centered community enjoys a true hometown feel with outstanding school support. With plenty of sunshine and some of the country's most beautiful outdoor scenery and activities, it's the perfect place to live, learn and teach.

Description
: Sisters School District is seeking a Permanent, Full-time Elementary Classroom Teacher for Sisters Elementary School. For the 2026 – 2027 school year, this position will be assigned to a 5 th grade classroom. This is an eight (8) hour per day position, Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
:

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Teach classes at a proficient level based upon the SSD standards of professional practice.
• Adhere to all Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Embrace and implement researched-based instructional strategies.
• Establish daily classroom routines and conditions that allow
  
  ALLstudents the opportunity to access and make sense of course content.
• Be flexible and adapt to student and school needs.
• Be organized, reflective, participatory and punctual.
• Make learning visible through effective questioning, student engagement, and discourse routines.
• Work frequently and cooperatively with other team members to continuously improve the instructional program.
• Reflect on the effectiveness of daily instruction and use research-based best practices to make adjustments based on student outcomes, behaviors, and feedback received.
• Effectively use computer and technology to support effective instruction and student learning.
• Evaluate and differentiate student progress and adapt individual programs to meet student needs.
• Implement Common Core curriculum, district curriculum, and school and district professional development with rigor, purpose, and planning.
• Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Adhere to all standards established by Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) for the Competent and Ethical Educator.
• Celebrate successes, honoring and recognizing acts of character and hard work.
• Maintain appropriate licenses and training hours as required.
• Attend work regularly.

Minimum Qualifications
:

• Oregon Teaching License through TSPC (or ability to obtain by position start date).
• Endorsement in Elementary-Multiple Subjects.
• BA working towards a master’s degree.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Physical Abilities
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The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Salary: $50,442.00 - $93,222.00 annually (2026 – 2027 certified salary schedule). Based upon education, training and prior work experience.…