0.5 FTE Elementary Teacher (SY 26-27)

Junction City Sd 69•Junction City, OR

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 0.5FTE (half-time) elementary position. To provide instruction based on district curriculum and the district strategic plan which will allow students to reach their potential for intellectual, physical, emotional and psychological growth and maturation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position must be able to perform with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned Plans and implements a program of study following state and district goals/curriculum that as much as possible meets the individual needs and development of students. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all instructional units, projects and lessons to communicate these goals and objectives to students. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning with the resources provided by the district. Establishes and clarifies acceptable standards for student behavior and demonstrates effective classroom management skills. Diagnoses the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribes appropriate learning activities for each student. Evaluates each student’s growth routinely and develops instructional plans for the future. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and attendance. Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior. Maintains accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by law and district policy. Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning district curriculum and instructional methods, goals and objectives. Takes reasonable precautions to provide for health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, materials and facilities. Satisfactorily performs teaching responsibilities and continually evaluates and reappraises professional performance using district guidelines. Assumes the responsibility for seeking help and advice and takes full responsibility for demonstrating professional growth and needed improvement. Serves as a role model to students in the areas of appearance, actions, behaviors and interpersonal interactions with peers. Provides academic modifications for special needs students. Attends meetings and serves on committees as directed. Directs and assigns activities of assigned instructional assistants, volunteers and other para-professionals. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, parents and staff. Act as a friendly ambassador of the Junction City School District. Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the board or administration.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree and current valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate grade level/subject endorsement.
Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.
Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit.
Demonstrated ability to successfully multi-task and work with staff, students and parents.
Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
Ability to respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff.
Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students, staff, parents, district patrons and the general public.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and governmental regulations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, proportions and concepts of probability and statistics.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Strong knowledge of computer usage and ability to use accounting software, database software, internet software, e-mail, spreadsheets and word processing software.
Ability to type accurately and proficiently.
Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents and members of the community.
Ability to exercise good judgment to meet timelines and work in a dynamic environment with constant interruptions.
Certificates as determined by the district.
Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card and an Oregon Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Ability to proficiently use the following programs strongly preferred: MS Word, Excel, Google programs, including Gmail, and other student databases.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements a program of study following state and district goals/curriculum that as much as possible meets the individual needs and development of students.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all instructional units, projects and lessons to communicate these goals and objectives to students.
Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning with the resources provided by the district.
Establishes and clarifies acceptable standards for student behavior and demonstrates effective classroom management skills.
Diagnoses the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribes appropriate learning activities for each student.
Evaluates each student’s growth routinely and develops instructional plans for the future.
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and attendance.
Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior.
Maintains accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by law and district policy.
Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning district curriculum and instructional methods, goals and objectives.
Takes reasonable precautions to provide for health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, materials and facilities.
Satisfactorily performs teaching responsibilities and continually evaluates and reappraises professional performance using district guidelines.
Assumes the responsibility for seeking help and advice and takes full responsibility for demonstrating professional growth and needed improvement.
Serves as a role model to students in the areas of appearance, actions, behaviors and interpersonal interactions with peers.
Provides academic modifications for special needs students.
Attends meetings and serves on committees as directed.
Directs and assigns activities of assigned instructional assistants, volunteers and other para-professionals.
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, parents and staff.
Act as a friendly ambassador of the Junction City School District.
Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the board or administration.