2025-26 SY Temporary 0.5 FTE Culinary Teacher

Bethel School District 52•Eugene, OR

About The Position

Bethel School District is seeking candidates for a temporary 0.5 FTE Culinary Teacher at Willamette High School. Candidates who are licensed or will have the ability to be licensed by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission by the start of the 2025-26 School Year are encouraged to apply. We are actively recruiting the best candidates for teaching positions, especially those from non-traditional backgrounds. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preferential consideration. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet all of the qualifications or do not currently possess a teaching license. If you have questions about teacher licensure, please contact Molly Lucas , HR Specialist, by email or phone, 541.689.3280. Salary Range: $48,120 to $ 97,108 (depending on experience, and education) Generous Benefits Package including: Full family, medical, dental, and vision with PacificSource Insurance and a Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program About Bethel With about 5,000 students in 10 schools, Bethel School District is committed to excellence in every aspect of its operation. Bethel School District is located in northwest Eugene in Oregon’s picturesque Willamette Valley. Approximately two hours south of Portland, Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and enjoys a mild climate, wonderful recreation opportunities, and a friendly atmosphere. The Bethel community is centered around its schools and has demonstrated a high degree of trust in the school district. A $99.3 million bond measure was approved in November 2020 with a 66% Yes vote. It is the largest bond in District History. Bethel School District employees are proud of being part of what is affectionately known as the Bethel Family. Bethel believes in supporting the whole student and offers Counseling, Music, and PE Specialists in every school Free meals for all students, K - 12 Middle School Robotics, Culinary and Digital Design programs Robust Career and Technical Education and college courses preparation courses at Willamette High School Farm-to-school experiences for students through the Bethel Farm Trauma-informed and Restorative Practices implemented K -12 Sources of Strength supported throughout the District Our Mission To create relevant, responsive, and joyful learning communities where all students thrive. We Believe We believe that every Bethel student can find joy, connection, and purpose at school when given the opportunity to learn, grow, and engage. We believe each student arrives in our schools with a unique and diverse range of strengths, skills, and perspectives that we must honor and uplift. We believe that we are accountable for implementing equitable systems that are relevant, responsive, and adaptable to the needs of our students. We believe our schools will be places where students, families, and staff are welcomed and valued as members of our Bethel team. Supports Offered Newly hired teachers receive the following support: Robust mentoring from a veteran teacher (staff new to the teaching profession or 1 - 2 years out of a teacher education program) K-5 instructional coaching with a Literacy Coach Week-long New Teacher Academy prior to inservice week On-going coaching and support Opportunities to visit and observe colleagues Professional Development in the science of reading including word recognition and language comprehension strategies, explicit small group instruction, culturally responsive instructional practices, RTII and MTSS process and data analysis, equity and trauma informed practices, and professional learning communities Applying: A cover letter is required with your application. Your cover letter should address the following. Successful candidates will: Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve - create a growth-mindset culture in the classroom Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families and colleagues Recognize students’ different needs, abilities, and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs, abilities, and interests Fully support and implement Social Emotional Learning, encouraging students to build self-awareness, self-management and relationship skills Possess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to be on track to meet academic goals Demonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging, organized and effective Use data to inform instructional decisions Connect well with students, families and the school community – be open to learning about others, especially those who may be different from you Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff (be a team player) Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improving Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in teaching and education

Requirements

Possess an Oregon Teaching License valid for assignment by start of the school year
Ability to implement Culturally Proficient skills and strategies
Successfully pass fingerprinting, criminal, Oregon Department of Education, and TSPC background checks