Middle School Math Teacher

Klamath Falls City Schools • Klamath Falls, OR

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Math Teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. This role involves creating a positive learning environment, employing diverse instructional techniques, and maintaining accurate records. The teacher will also collaborate with staff, participate in professional development, and uphold school policies.

Requirements

• Valid Teaching Certificate.
• Endorsed to teach math at the middle school level.
• Hold or qualify for an Oregon teaching license with the proper endorsement/authorization and be considered highly qualified by the Oregon Department of Education.
• Clearance of Pre-Employment Drug Screen.
• Clearance of Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
• Access to classroom technology including interactive white board, document cameras, and chromebooks.

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 $2277 (based upon family coverage), prorated based upon FTE.
• PERS Retirement: The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.
• Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
• District-supported child care is available.
• Work in a highly supportive environment.
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level