Mitchell High School Teacher - Social Studies

Mitchell High School Teacher
- Social Studies

NORTH CENTRAL ESD
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Job : 5874914
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Title: High School Classroom Teacher
- Social Studies

Department: Building Level

Classification: Licensed

Supervised by: Superintendent or Designee

Work Year: Assigned by Superintendent

Job Purpose Statement:

The job of “Teacher
- Classroom (High School 9th – 12th)” is done for the purpose/s 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; providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas:
  Curriculum Secondary Education, MIDLVL-Multi-Subject, Content Area (Math, Advanced Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Economics, Geography, Biology, Physics, Reading, or similar).
• Valid Oregon Teaching 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.
• Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same 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, evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing

Required:

• Valid Oregon Teaching License and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices;and displays a willingness to teach any qualified subject area.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 student 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…