Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade

Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade

Parkrose SD 3 Russell Elementary School - Portland, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jul 22, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade Pos: 2379

Location:

Russell Elementary School

School Year

* Salary Range: $57,496 - $112,170, PLUS employer-paid retirement, and generous benefits package

Hours:

40 hours per week

Days: 188 days per year (adjusted for furlough days)

Deadline:
Open Until filled;
Applications received by July 29, 2026, will receive first consideration

The position of “Teacher” performs under the supervision of a principal or other designated supervisor and has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students. Teachers facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills. The instruction of students shall include individual skill development, expansion of knowledge and development of ability to reason. Supervision of students shall include guidance, development and safety.

The classroom 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.

Parkrose expects teachers to be aware of and maintain “The competent educator standards” found in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR ).

• A valid Oregon teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) is required upon hiring. It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain their license and acquire the necessary credits to renew.
• If the posted position is within the CORE academic area, you must be designated as highly qualified by both TSPC and the State of Oregon to teach the CORE subject.
• Ability to prepare effectively for class
• Ability to develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Document student progress
• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
• Multicultural Competency

• Bilingual
• Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
• RTI
• Sheltered Instruction/SIOP
• Differentiated Instruction
• Professional Learning Communities
• Experience with diverse students preferred

Reports to:

Building Principal or Supervisor

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost to the employee: $12.50 for fingerprints at the time of registration; $75.00 for criminal background check will be paid through a one-time payroll deduction)
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain

• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Use of State and District adopted curriculum and goals;
• Skill in identifying the needs of a group of students as well as individual students and provides for continuous assessment of their ability.
• Skills to motivate students and communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities
• Use of techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities
• Knowledge of and ability 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
• Assess student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress,…