Elementary Classroom Teacher; Temporary

Elementary Classroom Teacher (Temporary)

Dufur School District - Dufur, Oregon

Job : 5834994

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Temporary

Salary: $51,220 to $89,340 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

The Elementary Classroom Teacher is hired for the purpose of developing students’ academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas:
  Curriculum, Elementary Education, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or similar
• Valid Oregon Teaching License (must meet Highly Qualified Requirements)
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects
• Holds and maintains an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon; and displays a willingness to teach any qualified subject area

• Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods
• Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities
• Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities
• Utilize current and relevant subject matter
• Demonstrate knowledge of and abilities to use research-based principles of effective instruction
• Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes
• Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
• Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement
• Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly
• Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning
• Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students
• Enforce written rules for classroom behavior
• Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students
• Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings
• Prepare effectively for class: prepare daily lesson plans; provide instruction predicated on course goals objectives, aligned with district adopted standards
• Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students: establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities; assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents
• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships: model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy, consideration, respect, and cultural awareness and responsibility; maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students and parents; share appropriate information with parents and other staff members
• Provide documentation of students’ progress: provide timely and accurate feedback and documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members; assign and check homework and provide feedback to students; maintain appropriate records of student performance
• Build motivation and interest in learning: exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area; maintain a current awareness of literature and activities in subject area
• Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development: develop and implement an approved plan for professional growth and development annually; identify and request to attend professional workshops to increase instructional effectiveness; participate in District sponsored in‑service offerings appropriate to assignment
• Maintain an attitude of helping in the total school atmosphere

• Work effectively with and…