Social Studies Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Gladstone School District•Gladstone, OR

3d•$52,915 - $97,588

About The Position

Walter L. Kraxberger Middle School has a Temporary Licensed position open for a Social Studies Teacher Long Term Substitute beginning Janaury 19th, 2026. Gladstone School District #115 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact human Resources to discuss your application. Gladstone School District offers a comprehensive benefit package. Salary Placement is based on experience as per the Licensed Salary Schedule - https://www.gladstone.k12.or.us/page/human-resources Job Goal: To actively engage in or assist in the teaching of students, leading them toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, physical, emotional and psychological growth and maturation.

Requirements

Valid Oregon teacher license acceptable to Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for position assignment.
Social Studies endorsement.
Satisfactorily perform the requirements of the position as described in the job description.
Possess the emotional and physical stamina to perform duties as required by the designated task except for temporary disability.
Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including [communities of color], in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
Successful completion of required educational program related to assignment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks as appropriate.
Demonstration of ability to manage student behavior and maintain an environment conducive to learning.

Responsibilities

Regular attendance and punctuality.
Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
Make appropriate application of learning theory, and employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with capabilities of the individuals of student groups involved.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and uses the identified student needs to plan instruction, and maintains such records as required by law and by district policy.
Takes all reasonable precautions to provide for health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, material and facilities.
Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with staff, students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of students.
Assists in determining and evaluating educational goals consistent with district philosophy and strives to implement those goals by instruction and action.
Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods, and the development of district curriculum, and its implementation in the classroom.
Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
Assists the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student conduct.
Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
Attends meetings and carries out co-curricular activities, serves on school and district committees upon request.
Strives to achieve professional growth through an ongoing program designed to supplement and enhance teacher ability.
Supervises students in and out of classroom.
Be familiar with respective building philosophy.
Assist in preparing budget and instructional material requests for inclusion in the district budget.
Attend all school assemblies held during the day unless excused by the principal.
Carry out specifically assigned extra curricular program, including chaperoning school social functions, advise student activity groups, class advisor, and attendance during school functions.
Be knowledgeable on state and federal laws and school district policies affecting curriculum and/or instruction in the classroom.
Carry out any other duties assigned, which are job related upon administrative request.
Other duties as assigned.