Henley Elementary School Teacher 5th Grade- Temporary

Klamath County Sd•Klamath Falls, OR

About The Position

This is a temporary fifth-grade elementary teaching position at Henley Elementary School for the remainder of the 2025/2026 school year. The teacher designs and delivers developmentally appropriate, rigorous learning experiences; implements Common Core and district-adopted curricula; assesses student learning and communicates progress with families; and supports an inclusive, safe classroom environment. The role also includes maintaining professional standards, records, attendance, confidentiality, required licensing and training, and compliance with district policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

Maintain appropriate licenses and training hours required for the position.
Adhere to Teachers Standards and Practices Commission standards for the Competent and Ethical Educator.
Comply with Oregon Administrative Rules for licensed educators, including mandatory reporting requirements.
Comply with applicable state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to adhere to OSHA and district safety regulations.
Work within the district’s communicable disease control plan and be aware of potential exposure to hazardous chemicals identified on SDS sheets.
Maintain regular attendance, which is an essential function of the position.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Understand learners’ cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical growth and development.
Design and implement developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences that promote critical thinking, creativity, collaborative problem solving, and mastery of curriculum content.
Create inclusive learning environments that account for individual differences and diverse cultures and communities.
Create environments that support individual and collaborative learning.
Use varied instructional strategies, techniques, and discussions to promote deep understanding of content and connections among subject areas.
Implement Common Core and district-adopted curricula with fidelity, rigor, purpose, and planning.
Communicate student progress and concerns with parents and guardians.
Use multiple assessment methods to engage learners, monitor progress, and guide instruction.
Implement classroom procedures that support student behavior management while maintaining respect and rapport.
Set rigorous learning goals for students.
Pursue professional growth and use current methodologies while demonstrating professionalism.
Supervise and positively support volunteers, paraprofessionals, and others.
Supervise students and help maintain a safe environment at all times.
Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities.
Dress and groom appropriately for the assignment and work setting.
Protect confidential information concerning students, families, colleagues, and district patrons.
Maintain professional boundaries with students, including appropriate language, physical contact, and use of email, text messaging, and social networking sites.
Use technology, including the internet, email, and electronic communications, to enhance instruction and student learning.
Follow district and supervisor policies and directives.
Comply with applicable state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Adhere to Teachers Standards and Practices Commission standards for the Competent and Ethical Educator.
Follow applicable Oregon Administrative Rules for licensed educators, including mandatory reporting requirements.
Maintain required licenses and training hours for the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow OSHA and district safety regulations, the district communicable disease control plan, and precautions related to potential exposure to hazardous chemicals identified on SDS sheets.