ID 6744 - Math Teacher - 0.5 FTE for 191 days

Lake Oswego School District•Lake Oswego, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides instructional activities and lessons to a wide variety of students, reflecting state standards, district curricula, lesson objectives, and student academic achievement goals. The role involves administering classroom and district/state assessments and maintaining a safe and productive classroom environment.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Education is required.
A valid Oregon teacher license with necessary endorsements is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development is required.
Ability to communicate in English fluently both verbally and in writing, including proficiency in spelling and grammar.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors and members of the community.
Ability to read and interpret documents including governmental regulations, safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions/ instruction manuals.
Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence with high degrees of accuracy and professionalism.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages and proportions.
Ability to read and interpret various charts, bar graphs and similar visual data depictions.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, schedule or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving more than one variable.
Ability to effectively use office computers and internet access for email, research, word processing, database manipulation, visual presentations and general web-based applications.
Ability to exercise good judgment and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
A valid Oregon Driver's License is required.
Must have or able to obtain various certificates, licenses and/or registrations as required by federal, state or local law(s) and/or determined by the district.
When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see, or hear.
The employee is frequently required to walk stand, sit, use fingers and hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and move around inside and outside of buildings.
The employee is occasionally required to, push, pull, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel and crouch.
The employee must lift and/or move up to 35lbs.
The employee may occasionally climb stairs or ladders.
The employee must have, with or without vision correction, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree is preferred.
Three (3) years of successful teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Designs and implements developmentally appropriate instructional activities and lessons which reflect state standards, district curricula, lesson objectives and student academic achievement goals.
Monitors the effectiveness of instructional activities and lessons, and modifies the pace and content of instruction as needed.
Presents lessons and activities, individually and in groups, using a variety of visual and auditory methods and kinetic activities.
Uses electronic devices and media as appropriate based upon student needs, abilities and maturity levels.
Prepares, administers and grades various formal and informal student assessment tools, assignments and activities.
Analyzes results and adjusts learning activities and lesson plans as necessary.
Collects, records and maintains required data including attendance and student grades.
Prepares report cards and progress reports.
Regularly uses oral, written and electronic communications to students and parents regarding student behavior and student progress towards classroom and district education objectives/goals.
Schedules parent conferences as needed or requested.
Establishes and maintains classroom rules and standards of student behavior for a safe and productive learning environment.
Works with the principal, school staff, and parents regarding individual student behavior and discipline issues.
Trains, assigns activities to, and monitors education paraprofessionals (IAs, EAs) regarding classroom academic and behavior goals, daily classroom activities, and specific recordkeeping requirements.
Adjusts delegated tasks as necessary.
Observes, evaluates and refers students who need additional services and support.
Works in professional collaborative groups with other teachers on issues related to implementing effective content instruction and assessment.
Communicates regularly with student and parents/guardians about academic performance.
Adapts instructional activities and lessons for exceptional learners (TAG), students with varying cultural and social backgrounds and students with Section 504 plans, behavior plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying conflict management and dispute resolution techniques.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures.
Maintains consistent, daily and punctual attendance.
Operates various office equipment including audio visual equipment/devices, telephones and photocopy machines.
Orders supplies.
Moves classroom furniture and organizes classroom to enhance student learning.
Attends in-service trainings, staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
Attends professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.
Provides staff development activities for staff during in-service meetings.
Serves on building and district committees and councils as assigned.
Communicates information about district, school and/or departmental policies and procedures to students, staff, parents and patrons.
Supervises students on school grounds, on field trips and at various school functions.
Reports issues to the principal and the appropriate authorities including safety, sanitary and fire hazards, vandalism, thefts and errant wildlife.
Consistently follows all applicable federal and state laws and all district policies, rules and supervisor directions.
Observes ergonomics of sedentary office work including placement of computers and monitors, and sitting alignment.
Observes proper lifting techniques and other strategies to avoid accidents and personal injury while performing job duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.