Licensed Tutor Pool

RG9 • The Dalles, OR

1d • $50

About The Position

The Elementary Classroom Teacher is hired for the purpose/s of developing students’ academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and implementing Program approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Requirements

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or similar
• Valid Oregon Teaching License
• Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
• Holds and maintains an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon; and displays a willingness to teach any qualified subject area.
• Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods.
• Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and abilities to use research-based principles of effective instruction.
• Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes.
• Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes.
• Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement.
• Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly.
• Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning.
• Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students.
• Enforce written rules for classroom behavior.
• Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students.
• Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings.
• Prepare effectively for class with daily lesson plans.
• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships− Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy consideration, respect, and cultural awareness and responsibility.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students and parents.
• Provide documentation of students’ progress Maintain appropriate records of student performance.
• Build motivation and interest in learning − Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area.
• Participate in District sponsored inservice offerings appropriate to assignment.
• Maintain an attitude of helping in the total school atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching materials and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of student progress.
• Presentation of instructional materials and academic instruction to individuals or small groups of students.
• Assist students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a Program approved curriculum.
• Communicate with students in English and/or Spanish to facilitate instructional processes.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, families, colleagues or district patrons.
• Use or relay personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
• Observe and control behavior of students in and out of the classroom for providing a clean, safe and optimal learning environment.
• Observe and communicate students’ performance to provide feedback to students, parents, and the Director regarding student progress.
• Perform duties relating to a student’s physical needs.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, and duplicating.
• Attends and participates in meetings; collaborates with staff, parents, and community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public.
• Reports incidents (fights, suspected child abuse, substance abuse, etc.) to maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to district policies.
• Participates in meetings and in-service training programs, as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities; is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by Director of Migrant Education, or Superintendent to support the success of the agency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level