Elementary Teacher - Grades 3​/4 Blend

Job Description

Location: Arlington Elementary School, Arlington, Oregon.

Title: Elementary Teacher

Classification: Licensed

Supervised by: Superintendent or Designee

Work Year: Assigned by Superintendent

The Elementary Classroom Teacher is hired to develop students’ academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study, 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 giving feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in Curriculum, Elementary Education, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or similar.
• Must hold a current recognized first‑aid card or be willing to obtain one if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, and evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age‑appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, and appropriate instructional subjects.

• Valid Oregon Teaching License – Multi‑Subject Self‑Contained (ECE – to teach multiple general education subjects at grades pre‑kindergarten through 4; also for grades 3‑8).
• Holds and maintains an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in Oregon; displays willingness to teach any qualified subject.
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability.
• Successfully passes district background screening.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

• 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, and alignment 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/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/activities in subject area.
• Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development.
  • Develop and implement an annually approved plan for professional growth and development.
  • Identify and request to…