SUMMER SCHOOL Teacher (Multiple Openings)
Woodburn School District
- Oregon
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Language Arts Middle School ***Bilingual Preferred
- Elementary Multiple Subjects ***Bilingual Spanish Required/ESOL Endorsed Preferred
- Math Middle School ***Bilingual Preferred
- PE Elementary and Middle School
- Background and Criminal History Clearance.
- Valid Oregon Teaching License with applicable endorsement(s) and authorization level(s).
- Demonstrates high level of communication skills and meets District standards for oral and written language proficiency in English, and if applicable, in Spanish or Russian.
- Skill in leadership and facilitation, including problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Excellent organizational skills for effectively managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Knowledge of the principles of first and second language acquisition, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Knowledge of human growth and development at assigned instructional level(s).
- Knowledge of effective student behavior management methods.
- Knowledge of the principles of effective instruction and differentiated instructional methods for students with varying levels of English language proficiency.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.
- Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
- Teaches a course of study in one or more subject areas as assigned focusing on state content and performance standards as adopted by the District or approved by the supervisor.
- Shows written evidence of preparation for instruction that addresses both short and long-term learning goals, including state and District performance standards.
- Provides developmentally appropriate learning experiences, including activities that challenge, motivate, and actively involve all students.
- Utilizes differentiated and sheltered content instructional strategies, and/or English language development strategies to instruct students with varying levels of English language proficiency.
- Uses a variety of formal and informal learning assessments to monitor student progress toward achievement of the learning objectives and modify instructional methods and materials as needed.
- Documents student work and learning progress, creates a grading system that is consistent and fair, and communicates to students and parents/guardians the level of the student's achievement and progress on a regular basis.
- Identifies and refers students who need additional services and support.
- Implements classroom components of individual education plans or other individual learning or behavioral plans.
- Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior and maintains order in the classroom and other learning environments in a consistent and fair manner.
- Lifts, moves, or restrains students in accordance with Individual Education Program or Behavior Plan.
- Notifies and involves parents/guardians regarding a student's behavior in accordance with school and District requirements.
- Encourages parents/guardians to volunteer and provides them with meaningful opportunities to assist and participate in the educational process.
- Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all assigned students.
- Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan, and Schoolwide Improvement Plan.
- Establishes and maintains a positive and respectful learning environment and working relationship with students, staff, administration, parents/guardians, and community members.
- Assists parents and community members as needed.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments.
- Complies with professional development activities as required by the District.
- Actively seeks out and participates in professional development activities designed to improve professional competence.
- Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing information and expertise with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
- Holds expectations for high performance of self and students.
- Assesses results of performance for improvement on a regular basis.
- Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations.
- Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- Follows all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
- Adheres to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators.
- Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- This position is performed primarily indoors in school buildings and offices, although some outdoor work or supervision may be required.
- In cases in which the employee is required to travel between sites, the employee is responsible for his/her own travel and will be reimbursed for approved mileage.
- Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student or employee illness or injury.
- May be required to obtain a First Aid and/or CPR Card and serve as a Delegated Caregiver or Designated First Aid Provider.
- Occasionally performs other duties as required by supervisor.