English Language Arts Teacher - Ponderosa Middle School

Klamath Falls City Schools • Klamath Falls, OR

1d • $49,638 - $92,138

About The Position

FUNCTION: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Valid Teaching Certificate.
• Hold or qualify for an Oregon teaching license with the proper endorsement/authorization and be considered highly qualified by the Oregon Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of an immediate superior
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Assists in the upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents outside the instructional day
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others
• Provides for own professional growth
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district, currently up to $2202 (based upon family coverage), prorated based upon FTE, TBD for 2025-2026.
• 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.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
• District-supported child care is available.
• Work in a highly supportive environment
• Access to classroom technology including interactive white board, document cameras, and chromebooks
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed