Temporary 5th Grade Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Roosevelt Elementary

Medford School District, 549C•Medford, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The classroom teacher supports students’ academic, social, emotional, and physical growth by teaching subject matter and skills in a positive environment that encourages responsible, respectful, and independent learning. This is a temporary 1.0 FTE position for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year, assigned to 5th grade at Roosevelt Elementary. The position is classified as certified, exempt, and contracted for 190 days. The posted salary range is for the 2025–2026 school year; the 2026–2027 salary range is pending bargaining. The teacher plans and delivers developmentally appropriate, challenging instruction aligned with rigorous learning goals and State Standards. The role involves assessing and documenting student progress, adapting instruction to learners’ varying needs, maintaining a safe and respectful classroom, and communicating professionally with students, families, colleagues, and supervisors. The teacher also supports school and district operations, collaborates with the school community, and performs assigned non-instructional duties. The employee must be eligible for or hold the appropriate Oregon teaching license and endorsement for the assignment. The position includes student instruction and supervision, classroom and school activities, and the physical and environmental conditions described in the posting.

Requirements

Must be eligible for or properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for the teaching assignment.
Hold a current Oregon Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) for the assigned subject matter and grade level.
Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students; solve conflicts, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a positive team environment.
Fluent verbal and written English communication skills; ability to present information and respond to questions in individual, small-group, and large-group settings.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations; write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to follow written, oral, scheduled, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
General computer skills, including database, email, internet, spreadsheet, teaching, and word-processing software.
Stamina for eight hours of student instruction and supervision.
Ability to perform repetitive hand motions such as writing and typing; stand or walk 3–6 hours per day and sit 2–4 hours per day; occasionally bend, kneel, squat, and climb stairs or ladders; and lift or carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability to engage in occasional physical interaction with students as permitted by law to protect student or others’ physical safety.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to speak clearly and identify and understand others’ speech.
Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and manage all aspects of the job.
Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in both English and Spanish may be preferred.
Teaching experience; the amount varies depending on the assignment.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver effective instruction using current knowledge of essential skills, literacy, technology, and multiple assessment methods.
Develop instructional practices and strategies that engage students, support rigorous learning goals, and promote deep understanding of content.
Provide a developmentally appropriate, challenging, high-standards learning environment responsive to students’ cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical development and diverse cultures and communities.
Make objective, informed decisions regarding student welfare.
Improve professional skills through workshops, district meetings, continuing education, and other opportunities; set goals and plan cooperatively with the supervisor.
Treat students fairly and respectfully, meet varied learning needs, provide individual assistance and positive reinforcement, and encourage students to think and express their ideas.
Help students set achievement expectations, understand learning objectives, and evaluate their progress; communicate how students can succeed.
Provide varied learning materials and resources and make clear what students are learning and why.
Include culturally diverse themes and information in lessons, and communicate with sensitivity to people of different backgrounds.
Plan instruction and assess progress against State Standards; use assessment information to plan instructional units and determine whether goals were met.
Maintain accurate and complete student progress and development records as required by applicable policies, regulations, and laws.
Consult with the principal, specialists, other teachers, and students when evaluating plans, methods, and results; use effective measures of learning goal attainment.
Communicate student achievement and behavior professionally with parents or guardians, colleagues, and students.
Develop and use classroom management strategies that provide a safe, secure, respectful environment and communicate expectations consistently and equitably.
Communicate regularly with parents, students, colleagues, and supervisors; listen to concerns and respond professionally in alignment with district core values.
Build school-to-home and community partnerships and direct families, students, or patrons to appropriate sources of information when needed.
Cooperate with and support faculty, follow the intent of school and district rules, and assume necessary non-instructional responsibilities.
Provide data to school and district administration as requested, maintain student records, assist with building budgets, and encourage parent participation in school programs and activities.
Share responsibility for promoting educational goals and public acceptance of the school system.
Set up and clean up rooms for activities; answer telephones, respond to questions or take messages, assist with school-wide events and textbook inventory, conduct in-home visits, and perform other duties as assigned.
Supervise students and help maintain a safe environment.