Licensed Guest Teacher (Substitute Teacher) Pool

Eugene School District 4J•Eugene, OR

About The Position

The Licensed Guest Teacher (Substitute Teacher) provides instruction and supervision to a diverse group of students in accordance with applicable laws, board policies, and administrative regulations. The role focuses on establishing a positive learning environment that supports achievement while taking account of each student’s background and developmental level. Instruction and supervision encompass student guidance, classroom management, subject-area knowledge, and alignment with district and state standards, demonstrated through curriculum design, instructional practices, and assessment of student progress. The position requires effective and respectful work with people from diverse backgrounds, proactive behavioral management, and the ability to adapt instruction and academic, behavioral, and social programs to students’ needs. The teacher collaborates with school personnel and community members, implements individual student plans, maintains communication with students and families, and keeps accurate and confidential records. The role may also include leading and supporting Instructional Assistants, including designing instruction, monitoring their work, providing feedback, and helping resolve classroom-instruction issues.

Requirements

Valid Oregon teacher’s license with appropriate endorsements.
Multiple Subjects Self-Contained or Elementary K-12 endorsement.
Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
Evidence of multicultural experience and cultural competency.

Nice To Haves

ESOL endorsement preferred.
Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction and supervise students in accordance with laws, board policies, administrative regulations, and district and state standards.
Establish clear learning objectives and guide students toward curriculum goals.
Create and maintain a positive, respectful learning environment and use effective behavioral management and classroom procedures.
Adapt instruction and academic, behavioral, and social programs to students’ diverse backgrounds, developmental levels, and needs.
Implement individual student plans, including IEP, 504, and TAG plans.
Diagnose students’ instructional needs and prescribe appropriate learning activities.
Collaborate with students, staff, community members, school personnel, and team members to meet students’ social and academic needs and accomplish agreed-upon goals.
Respond to feedback from colleagues and administrators and apply it to improve services and skills.
Communicate with students and parents or guardians about academic and behavioral progress.
Pursue ongoing professional development to improve professional competence.
Use computers and software programs related to job responsibilities.
Train and act as lead worker for Instructional Assistants; design instruction, monitor their work, provide feedback, and assist with classroom-instruction problem solving.
Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required.
Follow district and school policies, procedures, rules, regulations, guidelines, and contract provisions, using professional judgment when guidance is absent.