7-12 Social Studies Teacher (26-27 School Year)

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About The Position

This positon is for the 2026 - 2027 school year at Arlingtion School in Arlington Oregon and is open until filled. Job Purpose Statement: The job of “Teacher - Classroom (Secondary)” is done for the purpose/s of developing students’ academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals. Job Qualifications: Education and Experience: BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Secondary Education, Content Area (Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Economics, Geography, Biology, Physics, Reading, or similar). Valid Oregon Teaching License and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon; and displays a willingness to teach any qualified subject area. Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2). Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance. Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.

Requirements

BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Secondary Education, Content Area (Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Economics, Geography, Biology, Physics, Reading, or similar).
Valid Oregon Teaching License and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon; and displays a willingness to teach any qualified subject area.
Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).
Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
Valid Oregon Teaching License – Content Subject Endorsed in High School / Middle School Social Studies
Holds and maintains an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon; and displays a willingness to teach any qualified subject area.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
Successfully pass district background screening

Responsibilities

Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods.
Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities.
Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities.
Utilize current and relevant subject matter.
Demonstrate knowledge of and abilities 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 written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students.
Enforce written rules for classroom behavior.
Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students.
Provide for the health and safety of student in all instructional settings.
Prepare effectively for class
Prepare daily lesson plans.
Provide instruction predicated on course goals objectives, aligned with district adopted standards.
Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students
Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities.
Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents.
Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy consideration, respect, and cultural awareness and responsibility.
Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students and parents.
Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members.
Provide documentation of students’ progress
Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members.
Assign and check homework and provide feedback to students.
Maintain appropriate records of student performance.
Build motivation and interest in learning
Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area.
Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in 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.
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.
Participate in District sponsored in-service offerings appropriate to assignment.
Maintain an attitude of helping in the total school atmosphere.