5th Grade Teacher Job Stayton area,Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

5th Grade Teacher

Stayton Intermediate School is excited to welcome a new 5th-grade teacher to our team beginning in the 2026-27 school year! It is our mission to help students reach their full potential and develop into productive citizens. We seek a full-time 5th-grade school teacher to join our collaborative and diverse team. Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, positive, and passionate about their field.

Essential Requirements:

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 the position.

Minimum Bachelor's Degree and current valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate grade level/subject area endorsement
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
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; perform physically demanding requirements of the job
Perform physical requirements which may include:

Moderate to extensive degree of physical and emotional stamina
Frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting
Frequent and prolonged talking/hearing conversations
Possess near/far visual acuity/depth perception
Possible exposure to bodily fluids in assisting students with using restrooms 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

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

Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students

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

Cooperates with other members of the 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…