Temporary Classroom Teacher - Intermediate School

North Marion School District 15 • Aurora, OR

9h • $50,318 • Onsite

About The Position

Create a vibrant learning community for elementary students. Plan, organize, and implement an instructional program aligned with the District’s Core Values, and Mission, creating a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and access their chosen path. Establish relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a sense of belonging and community. An employee in the North Marion School District joins a community of professionals who embrace the district's mission, vision, and guiding values. Our Mission - North Marion, learning together to cultivate lifelong growth. Our Vision - Communities engaged and unified in providing all students equitable access to their chosen path. Guiding Values Community - Diverse cultures rooted in caring and collaboration Innovation and Learning - Through a spirit of curiosity and creativity Diversity - Will be our strength when all voices are valued, heard, and represented Expectations - High standards with support for all students and staff Responsibility - Each of us is accountable for our words, actions, and results.

Requirements

• Hold current Oregon Teaching License.
• Must meet all other TSPC license requirements, including Background and Criminal History Clearance
• Demonstrates a high level of communication skills and meets District standards for oral and written language proficiency in English, and if applicable, in Spanish or Russian
• Knowledge and clear understanding of the subject and content level Oregon State Standards, and ability to provide effective instruction, and support to students in their learning of the content.
• Knowledge and use of Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices aligned with Zarretta Hamond’s “Ready for Rigor” Framework
• Skill in leadership and facilitation, including problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of human growth and development at assigned instructional level(s)
• Knowledge of effective student behavior management methods
• Appropriate integration of technology in the learning process
• Utilizes differentiated and sheltered content instructional strategies, and/or English language development strategies to instruct students with varying levels of English language proficiency
• Ability to seek professional growth, improve classroom instruction, and to qualify for certification by following both state and district regulations.
• Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, and District Strategic Plan
• Believes all students can learn and holds high expectations for student learning

Nice To Haves

• Experience and desire to work collaboratively on a Professional Learning Team using a variety of data to grow professionally, and actively seeks out and participates in professional development activities designed to improve professional competence

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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, create 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
• Implements classroom components of individual education plans or other individual learning or behavioral plans
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct in the classroom, develop rules of classroom behavior and procedures, and maintain order in the classroom.
• Utilizes differentiated instructional strategies for a variety of learning styles due to disabilities.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and respectful learning environment and working relationship with students, staff, administration, parents/guardians, and community members
• Identifies and refers students who need additional services and support
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents/guardians concerning the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
• Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with colleagues, and administration.
• Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all assigned students
• Establishes and maintains a positive and respectful learning environment and working relationship with students, staff, administration, parents/guardians, and community members
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing information and expertise with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians, and serves on staff/district committees as required.
• Experience and desire to work collaboratively on a Professional Learning Team using a variety of data to grow professionally, and actively seeks out and participates in professional development activities designed to improve professional competence
• Maintain and improve professional competence through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• 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 regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
• Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments
• 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 the proper authority
• Adheres to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators.
• Ability to communicate in a culturally sensitive manner as well as with individuals with different educational backgrounds.
• Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all assigned students

Benefits

• North Marion School District offers the best of both worlds—a close-knit, small-community atmosphere paired with the beauty of Oregon’s surrounding landscapes and the strength of a supportive, welcoming community. Our schools are places where relationships matter, collaboration is valued, and staff feel connected to the students and families they serve. If you’re looking for meaningful work in a district that values people, place, and purpose, we encourage you to apply and consider joining the North Marion team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED