SY26-27 Dental Occupation Teacher CTE at RHS

Reynolds Sd 7•Troutdale, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the School Year 2026-2027 and specializes in teaching high school students in dental occupations. The job of "Teacher" is to develop students' academic and interpersonal skills by implementing District-approved curriculum, documenting progress, addressing academic needs, providing a safe learning environment, and giving feedback to students, parents, and administration. CTE teachers require special expertise in their field, a high degree of knowledge, skill, and experience in industry standards, and must view students as collaborative thinkers for a high-wage, in-demand workforce. This instructional leader will collaborate with teachers, industry partners, students, and families to develop a high-quality program of study in dental occupations. CTE teachers contribute to fund allocation for sustainable programming, develop partnerships for work-based learning, embed Oregon employability skills, and align class knowledge with post-secondary opportunities. The CTE Teacher will develop and implement curriculum for entry-level positions, stay updated on current industry practices, and teach job-readiness skills such as job searching, resume preparation, and interviewing. Instruction will focus on key aspects of the dental industry, including infection control, sterilization, dental office procedures, patient care, chair-side assisting, oral health concepts, dental practice operations, healthcare environment, dental office administration, scheduling, patient communication, and clinical workflow management.

Requirements

2,000 hours of industry/field experience or a secondary level teaching license accompanied by the appropriate CTE endorsement to qualify for enrollment in the CTE licensure/endorsement program or the ability to obtain the endorsement.
Prior success in job related experiences (may include successful supervised student teaching).
Knowledge of and ability to implement the intent of the federal and state mandates for career technical education in a classroom setting.
Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, and evaluate performance.
Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state and district curriculum standards, credit and grading requirements (when applied), appropriate instructional subjects.
Abilities to perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents/guardians, other school personnel, meet schedules and deadlines.
Significant physical abilities include mobility in the classroom, lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/ accommodation/field of vision.
University degree in the field of education and/or State of Oregon requirements for a teaching license.
State of Oregon Teaching License is appropriate to assignment with Health Sciences Endorsements or sufficient industry hours to qualify for CTE licensure program
Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Check clearance
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates are required in some assignments.

Nice To Haves

Employees who teach within an ODE approved Program of Study (POS) are required to have special expertise applicable to the educational program(s) assigned.

Responsibilities

Plans Instruction
Establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning
Implements plans for Instruction
Evaluates student achievement
Appropriately directs instructional assistants
Plans for instruction for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
Selects or writes learning goals that are based upon the district's expected outcomes, Oregon Board of Education directives, and the physical and mental maturity of the students.
Determines the current achievement level of the students with respect to the learning goals.
Establishes objectives for a unit of instruction, formulates daily lessons, and evaluates student’s attainment of learning goals.
Adapts unit and lesson plans for exceptional learners and for students from varying cultural, social, and linguistic backgrounds.
Selects and organizes instructional materials and equipment for the unit of instruction.
Designs instructional activities to achieve unit and lesson objectives.
Estimates the time required for direct instruction, student practice and application, and evaluation of student learning.
Establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning by students for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Communicates with classroom rules, procedures, and behavioral expectations based upon the level of development of students and laws governing student rights and responsibilities.
Applies principles of gender equity, racial justice, and least restrictive environment for students with disabilities.
Recognizes the effects of the physical, social, and emotional climate of the student’s homes and community on student motivation and behavior.
Encourages appropriate behavior and provides meaningful reinforcement when it occurs.
Monitors conduct and take appropriate action that is in line with building and district policies when misbehavior occurs.
Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, colleagues, and parents and resolves conflicts in a professional manner.
Use classroom time effectively to provide maximum time on learning tasks.
Manages instructional transitions and coordinates the use of parent volunteers, student assistants, and other support personnel to achieve instructional objectives.
Implements Plans for Instruction for the purpose of improving student success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
Organize students to engage in planned learning activities.
Communicates learning outcomes to be achieved and focuses on student interest on tasks to be accomplished.
Provides instruction using a variety of instructional techniques to achieve planned objectives.
Monitors the effectiveness of learning activities and modifies the pace and content of instruction as needed to achieve unit and lesson objectives; and uses techniques that promote critical thinking and problem solving and that encourage divergent as well as convergent thinking.
Evaluate Student Achievement for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents/guardians, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Selects and uses tests, observation, district scoring guides, student interviews, and other formal and informal assessment procedures and collects work samples for the student's portfolio, to determine the extent to which each student has achieved the objectives of the lesson and/or unit of Instruction.
Design assessments to determine if students have mastered the objectives before designing the activities of a lesson.
Grades and records the student’s progress, prepares anecdotal records, and reports achievements to students and parents.
Summarizes the data on student achievement in relationship to instructional objectives.
Uses data on student achievement to refine curriculum objectives and to plan further instruction and documents teaching effectiveness through assembling and analyzing samples of students' work.
Directs Instructional Assistants for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Delegates specific instructional tasks to be performed for individual students or groups of students in accordance with the skills and abilities of each instructional assistant.
Train the assistant in the instructional tasks to be performed under the teacher’s supervision.
Supervises and assesses the performance of delegated instructional tasks and adjusts delegated tasks, as necessary.
Assumes full accountability for effectiveness and safety of tasks delegated to instructional assistants.
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Collaborate with other teachers, school personnel, parents, and appropriate community agencies for the purposes of implementing curriculum, improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
Works with industry partners to establish, coordinate, and monitor students in regular work-based learning opportunities.
Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills (e.g., lab experiments, musical techniques, etc.) for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
Monitors student activities (e.g., classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of adhering to school, District and State rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
Assists (when appropriate) other personnel may be required for the purpose of implementing the curriculum and/or supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Participate in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information or meeting credential requirements.