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 attitude with staff, parents, and students.
A valid State of Oregon Teaching License appropriate for the position with the correct endorsement
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Hold a valid Oregon Driver’s license and reliable transportation
The ability to follow oral and written instructions
The ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds
The ability to work harmoniously with others
Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications
The ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by the District
Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons
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
Maintain current licenses and/or certificates required for the position
Utilize the District’s electronic systems and applications related to the job
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
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction
Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes
Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement
Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly
Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning
Develop clear classroom behavioral expectations
Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students
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 appropriate staff members
Create appropriate homework assignments and provide feedback to students
Maintain appropriate records of student performance within district approved grade book
Exhibit personal interest and build motivation 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
Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teacher’s instructional effectiveness
Participate in District sponsored in service offerings appropriate to assignment
Collect appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achieved
Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area
Participate in professional growth opportunities sponsored by the district
Perform duties and expectations of a Case Manager
Partner and collaborate with teachers and specialists to ensure IEP is implemented
Provide instruction and direction to assigned instructional assistants ensuring delivery of instructional services
Adjust behavioral systems for individual student needs using functional behavioral assessment and behavior support plans
Maintain all equipment identified in the I.E.P. for students
Use approved methodology to provide for the health and safety of students, including administration of medication, toileting, changing, and transferring or providing health procedures in compliance with School District policies, State and Federal governments, under the direction of appropriate District personnel.
