Spanish Teacher

Parkrose SD 3•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of “Teacher” performs under the supervision of a principal or other designated supervisor and has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students. Teachers facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills. The instruction of students shall include individual skill development, expansion of knowledge and development of ability to reason. Supervision of students shall include guidance, development and safety. The classroom teacher functions in accordance with District approved curriculum, policies, rules, regulations and the performance standards of the District/State and the performance goals established for the teacher. The teacher addresses specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The teacher maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents and students. Parkrose expects teachers to be aware of and maintain “The competent educator standards” found in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-0010).

Requirements

A valid Oregon teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) is required upon hiring. It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain their license and acquire the necessary credits to renew.
Appropriate Endorsement required
Ability to prepare effectively for class
Ability to develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships
Document student progress
Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects
Multicultural Competency
Oregon Department of Education - Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
First Aid/CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
Additional Endorsement in ESOL or Reading
Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
RTI
Sheltered Instruction/SIOP
Differentiated Instruction
Professional Learning Communities
Experience with diverse students preferred

Responsibilities

Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study
Use of State and District adopted curriculum and goals
Skill in identifying the needs of a group of students as well as individual students and provides for continuous assessment of their ability
Skills to motivate students and communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds
Ability to promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities
Use of techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities
Knowledge of and ability 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
Assess student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly
Documentation of students’ progress – provide timely and accurate feedback and documentation to students, parents and appropriate staff members
Ability to 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
Supervise students both in and out of the classroom. Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies. Will report incidents and observer school policies.
Directs educational assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective class program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Performs other duties which may be assigned.
Participate in District-sponsored in-service offerings, PLC meetings, etc. appropriate to assignment
Assist other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum