Elementary School Teacher (Full-Time, Temporary, Adams Elementary)

Corvallis School District-posted 26 days ago
Full-time
Onsite • Corvallis, OR
51-100 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to instruct and supervise a diverse group of children by establishing a positive, respectful learning environment, providing ample and varied learning opportunities and promoting high standards of performance for all students regardless of their background and developmental levels.

  • Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-000 to 584-020-045). The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.
  • Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity.
  • Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
  • Establish clear objectives and create long- and short-range plans for instruction to meet needs, abilities and interests of students.
  • Develop and carry out clear, organized, sequential lessons and learning activities suitable for students' developmental levels and aligned with instructional objectives.
  • Vary and pace classroom strategies to accommodate different learning styles, actively involve students and maximize student engagement in meaningful learning.
  • Diagnose the instructional needs of all students and devise appropriate learning activities for each student.
  • Use current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development to design and adapt individual/group academic and behavior/social programs in all school settings.
  • Implement district and state curriculum standards and ensure that instructional activities are clearly related to district/state curriculum standards.
  • Assure that every student has ample opportunity to demonstrate proficiency with district and state standards.
  • Use a variety of approaches to assess, record and provide feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
  • Participate in development and implementation of individual student plans (e.g., IEP, 504).
  • Assume responsibility for adapting and modifying classroom instruction for students identified as needing specialized instruction.
  • Work as part of the school team to fully implement Response to Intervention (RTI).
  • Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations.
  • Work collaboratively with school personnel in meeting diverse social and academic needs of students.
  • Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all students and with parents/guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students.
  • Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, reinforce individual school's plan for positive behavior support, develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and utilize effective, proactive behavior management skills in all school settings.
  • Assume responsibility for assigned duties, e.g., playground, lunchroom duty.
  • Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities.
  • Train and act as lead worker for Educational Assistants.
  • Reflect upon own teaching performance and accept and utilize supervisory suggestions and feedback.
  • Take primary responsibility for pursuing and evaluating own professional growth.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings and district inservice meetings.
  • Participate in activities that are related to school functions and/or the education process that occur outside the regular workday, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
  • Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law and district policy and administrative regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.
  • Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.
  • Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for this position.
  • Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, parent and community populations
  • Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills, effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
  • Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.
  • Support students and staff in the district's career related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement.
  • Collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods.
  • Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
  • Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.
  • Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.
  • Valid Oregon teacher's license with appropriate endorsement and grade level authorization. Must be highly qualified or able to become highly qualified in area assigned according to NCLB laws.
  • Understanding of human growth and development patterns, learning theory and brain research.
  • Content knowledge in subject areas taught.
  • Familiarity with a variety of age appropriate instructional, assessment and behavior management strategies that reflect current research on best practices.
  • Familiarity with state standards and curriculum frameworks for elementary grade levels.
  • Knowledge and experience with differentiated instruction.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of state and federal education laws and of student and staff rights.
  • Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
  • Ability to effectively manage and supervise students and their work.
  • Ability to direct the work of other staff members.
  • Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire, may be required.
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