Health​/World Language and​/or ASL Teacher - Oakridge Junior Senior High School

Health/World Language and/or ASL Teacher
- Oakridge Junior Senior High School

Oakridge School District 76 Oakridge Junior Senior High School
- Oakridge, Oregon

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Hours: 8.0 hours/day (174 days)

Pay Range: $49,137 - $86,166

Site: Oakridge Junior Senior High School

The position of Health/World Language/ASL Teacher performs under the supervision of the Oakridge Junior/Senior High School Principal and has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students.
The Health/World Language/ASL Teacher shall have endorsements of both (Health and World Language or ASL) subjects or be willing to obtain both. Supervision of students shall include guidance, development and safety. The teacher functions in accordance with District approved curriculum, policies, rules, regulations and the performance standards of the District/State and the performance goals established for the teacher. The teacher addresses specific educational needs of students;

providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The teacher maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents and students. Oakridge School District expects teachers to be aware of and maintain “The competent educator standards” found in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR ).

• Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity and equity.
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Establish clear objectives and create long- and short-range plans for instruction to meet needs, abilities and interests of students.
• Develop and carry out clear, organized, sequential lessons and learning activities suitable for students’ developmental levels and aligned with instructional objectives and Oregon standards.
• Vary and pace classroom strategies to accommodate different learning styles, actively engage students and maximize student engagement in meaningful learning.
• Implement district and state curriculum standards and ensure that instructional activities are clearly related to district/state curriculum standards.
• Use current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development to design and adapt individual/group academic and behavior/social programs in all school settings.
• Collaborate with administrators and classroom teachers to establish workable class schedules.
• Use a variety of approaches to assess students’ skills and performance for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and classroom teachers regarding student progress.
• Assume responsibility for adapting and modifying instruction for students identified as needing specialized instruction.
• Work as part of the school team to fully implement Response to Intervention (RTI).
• Work collaboratively with school personnel in meeting diverse social and academic needs of students.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all students and with parents/guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, reinforce individual schools’ plans for positive behavior support, develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and utilize effective, proactive behavior management skills in all school settings.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and district in-service meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public and enhances learning.
• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities, and be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.
• Observe laws, district policies and procedures and professional standards for this position.
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.
• Support students and staff in the district’s career related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through…