26-32; Teacher, Spanish; Ashland Middle School; 1.0 FTE; Probationary

Job Summary

The Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative relationship with staff, parents, and students. The Teacher collaborates with our professional educators, promoting a culture of continuous learning for all students, and ensuring students have equitable access to high quality and culturally relevant instruction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities.
• Implement techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities.
• Utilize current and relevant subject matter in education.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction.
• Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes.
• Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement and engagement.
• Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly.
• Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning.
• Provide clear, unbiased classroom behavioral expectations.
• Ensure students understand course goals and academic expectations.
• Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings.
• Prepare daily lesson plans and provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives.
• Implement and communicate appropriate standards-based grading practices.
• Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy and consideration.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students, and parents.
• Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members.
• Work collaboratively in professional learning communities to provide documentation of students' progress.
• Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and, as appropriate, colleagues and administrators.
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
• Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date.
• Follow site and/or District protocol for reporting absences.
• Utilize the District's electronic systems and applications related to the job.
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance within district approved grading system.
• Exhibit personal interest to encourage student interest in the subject area.
• Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development.
• Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development.
• Participate in District sponsored in-service offerings appropriate to assignment.
• Attend work regularly and is punctual.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Previous successful teaching experience preferred.
• A valid and current State of Oregon (or reciprocal state) Teaching license (TSPC approved) with a Spanish endorsement.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of diverse student populations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Values and ensures inclusion of all voices; focuses on resolving conflict; listens without interrupting; remains calm and open to others in tense or difficult situations.
• Technology: General skills and knowledge of computer usage and the ability to learn, understand, and use various software systems.