Nixyaawii - Social Studies Teacher

Social Studies Teacher

Position:
Social Studies Teacher

Location:

Nixyaawii Community School

Employment:
Full-time with full benefits package

Begin Date is August 17, 2026

Salary:
Per Salary Schedule ($52,) Possible Extra Pay for Friday School

NIxyaawii is a 4-day school week with full weeks off during Round-Up and Thanksgiving

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed for this position.

• 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
• Ability to maintain strength of knowledge and practice in instructional skills and strategies
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, to seek professional growth, improve classroom instruction, and to qualify for license renewal by following both state and district regulations
• Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, teachers and community members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information
• Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
• Ability to work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing
• Ability to identify and support challenging behaviors through positive behavior supports
• Perform physical requirements necessary for the job (which may include):
  
  A. Moderate to extensive degree of physical and emotional stamina
  
  B. Frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting
  
  C. Frequent and prolonged talking/hearing conversations
  
  D. Possess near/far visual acuity/depth perception
  
  E. Possible exposure to bodily fluids in assisting students with using rest rooms and in tending to injury and illness
• Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the 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 conductive 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…