Elementary School Teacher (Full-Time, Regular/Probationary, Franklin K-8 School )

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to instruct and supervise a diverse group of children by establishing a positive, respectful learning environment, providing ample and varied learning opportunities and promoting high standards of performance for all students regardless of their background and developmental levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-000 to 584-020-045).
• Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity.
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Create clear objectives and develop long- and short-range plans for instruction to meet the needs, abilities, and interests of students.
• Vary and pace classroom strategies to accommodate different learning styles, actively involve students, and maximize student engagement in meaningful learning.
• Diagnose the instructional needs of all students and devise appropriate learning activities for each student.
• Implement district and state curriculum standards and ensure that instructional activities are clearly related to district/state curriculum standards.
• Afford every student ample opportunity to demonstrate proficiency with district and state standards.
• Use a variety of approaches to assess, record, and provide feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
• Assume responsibility for adapting and modifying classroom instruction for students identified as needing specialized instruction.
• Work as part of the school team to fully implement Response to Intervention (RTI).
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff, and community populations.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all students and with parents/guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, reinforce individual school's plan for positive behavior support, develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior, and utilize effective, proactive behavior management skills in all school settings.
• Assume responsibility for assigned duties, e.g., playground, lunchroom duty.
• Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities.
• Train and act as lead worker for Educational Assistants.
• Reflect upon own teaching performance and accept and utilize supervisory suggestions and feedback.
• Take primary responsibility for pursuing and evaluating own professional growth.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and district inservice meetings.
• Participate in activities that are related to school functions and/or the education process that occur outside the regular workday, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and district policy and administrative regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Oregon teacher's license with appropriate endorsement and grade level authorization.
• Must be highly qualified or able to become highly qualified in area assigned according to NCLB laws.
• Understanding of human growth and development patterns, learning theory, and brain research.
• Content knowledge in subject areas taught.
• Familiarity with a variety of age-appropriate instructional, assessment, and behavior management strategies that reflect current research on best practices.
• Familiarity with state standards and curriculum frameworks for elementary grade levels.
• Knowledge and experience with differentiated instruction.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal education laws and of student and staff rights.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise students and their work.
• Ability to direct the work of other staff members.
• Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire, may be required.