Elementary Teacher - Oak Heights

Elementary Teacher
- Oak Heights

SWEET HOME SD 55 OAK HEIGHTS ELEM. SCHOOL
- Sweet Home, Oregon. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5625410

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

School Year:

Position Type: Full Time

Sweet Home School District is seeking a full-time elementary teacher at Oak Heights Elementary. Position requires a valid Oregon teaching license with appropriate endorsement. Prefer experience with PLCs, RTI and PBIS. The successful candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge and ability to implement effective teaching practices, maintain a disciplined classroom, be committed to continuous professional growth, create a positive learning environment, and motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for a strong foundation.

• Maintains a cooperative relationship with fellow staff members, students and parents.
• Adheres to and enforces district, state and federal laws, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, facilities and school grounds.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Evaluates and assesses students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Responds in a cooperative and positive manner to supervision.
• Upon request, assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Prepares for classes assigned, develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Identifies pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and coordinates the work of teacher assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced coursework.

• Valid Oregon teaching license with appropriate endorsement.
• Experience with PLCs, RTI and PBIS preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth.

All school employees are subject to the vaccine rules set forth by the Oregon Health Authority in OAR , which means we are requesting proof of vaccination or one of the listed exceptions. Proof of vaccination or an exception must be requested and accepted through Human Resources upon hire.

• Lisa Leatham – Principal
• Oak Heights Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: lisa.leatham