Elementary Teacher- Mills Elementary School
About The Position
Klamath Falls City Schools is seeking an Elementary Teacher at Mills Elementary School. The school serves students with diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs and is investing in student support, instructional excellence, and teacher success. Teachers work in a collaborative environment focused on strong student relationships, engaging instruction, active participation, and helping every student experience success. Mills Elementary is increasing classroom and student support staff, strengthening instructional systems and schoolwide behavior supports, and expanding coaching and professional learning. Teacher supports include dedicated copy clerk assistance, student support staff, additional personnel to help with behavior and student needs, increased instructional coaching and collaboration, and Apprentice Teachers who provide classroom support and continuity when teachers are absent. These supports are intended to help teachers focus on instruction, planning, relationships, and student support. The position is scheduled for 190 days, prorated based on start date and FTE. The stated salary range is $53,683.89–$99,647.38, depending on experience, and is prorated based on FTE and start date. The district contributes toward health, dental, and vision insurance, currently up to $2,277 based on family coverage and prorated based on FTE. The district also assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system. The district anticipates offering a 2% one-time incentive payment for staff working at Mills Elementary during the implementation year, plus an ongoing 2% compensation increase connected to an expanded instructional day. Candidates must hold or qualify for a valid Oregon teaching license issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). Employment is contingent on clearance of a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation.
Requirements
- Hold or qualify for a valid Oregon Teaching License issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Commitment to high expectations and strong instructional practices for all students.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based instructional environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.
- Responsibility to obtain and maintain all required trainings, certifications, and licensure.
- Regular and reliable attendance and ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Clearance of a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction to elementary students with diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Build positive relationships with students and families.
- Use strong instructional practices and engaging instruction to support student learning.
- Promote active student participation and high expectations for all students.
- Collaborate within a team-based instructional environment.
- Support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.
- Obtain and maintain all required trainings, certifications, and licensure.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform the essential functions of the position.
Benefits
- District contribution toward health, dental, and vision insurance, currently up to $2,277 based on family coverage and prorated based on FTE.
- The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.
- Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
- Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession.
- District-supported child care is available.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Access to classroom technology, including interactive white boards, document cameras, and Chromebooks.
- Anticipated 2% one-time incentive payment for staff working at Mills Elementary during the implementation year.
- Anticipated ongoing 2% compensation increase connected to an expanded instructional day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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