Nixyaawii - Social Studies Teacher

Position Information

Position Type:
High School Teaching – Social Studies

Date Posted: 7/14/2026

Position:
Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Location:

Nixyaawii Community School

Employment:
Full-time with full benefits package

Begin Date:
August 17, 2026

Salary: $52,657 – 92,190 (per Salary Schedule)

Possible extra pay for Friday School

School operates a 4‑day week with full weeks off during Round‑Up and Thanksgiving

To provide instruction based on District curriculum that will allow students to reach their potential for intellectual, physical, emotional and psychological growth and maturation.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree and current valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate grade level / subject area endorsement
• Ability to maintain and utilize data for instructional decisions and programming
• Ability to be a team leader and develop and maintain a structured environment
• Maintain strength of knowledge and practice in instructional skills and strategies
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, seek professional growth, improve classroom instruction, and qualify for license renewal by following state and district regulations
• Demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students
• Work harmoniously with others and communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, teachers and community members
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information
• Communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
• Work effectively in an environment that can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing
• Identify and support challenging behaviors through positive behavior supports
• Perform physical requirements necessary for the job, including moderate to extensive stamina, frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, long talking/hearing, visual acuity, and possible exposure to bodily fluids when assisting students with rest room use and caring for injury and illness
• Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable

• Plans and implements a program of study following state and District goals/curriculum that as much as possible meets the individual needs and development of students
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all instructional units, projects and lessons to communicate these goals and objectives to students
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning with the resources provided by the District
• Establishes and clarifies acceptable standards for student behavior and demonstrates effective classroom management skills
• Diagnoses the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribes appropriate learning activities for each student
• Evaluates each student’s growth periodically and develops instructional plans for the future
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and attendance
• Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior
• Maintains accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by law and District policy
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues
• Serves as a role model to students in the areas of appearance, actions, behaviors and interpersonal interactions with peers
• Provides academic modifications for special needs students
• Cooperates with other members of staff in planning District curriculum and instructional methods, goals and objectives
• Takes reasonable precautions to provide for health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, materials and facilities
• Satisfactorily performs teaching responsibilities and continually evaluates and reappraises professional performance using District guidelines. Assumes the responsibility for seeking help and advice, and takes full responsibility for demonstrating professional growth and needed improvement
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, parents, and staff
• Attends meetings and serves on committees as directed
• Directs and assigns activities of assigned instructional assistants, volunteers and other paraprofessionals
• Performs such other tasks as may seem appropriate to the Board or Administration

• Valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate endorsements, if required
• Valid First Aid card, if required
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License, if required
• Safe Schools Training as required