Teacher - High School Math

Riverdale Sd 51J•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The teacher promotes and develops successful learning for high school students, performing instructional and related duties in accordance with state and district standards, District policies, and the teacher contract. The classroom curriculum must adhere to state standards and School Board policy. The teacher plans and delivers instruction that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities, including those of students who require modified programs of study, and assesses and reports on student progress. The position is full-time, with a 1.0 FTE and 192 contract days. The stated salary range is $52,168.63 to $109,554.96. The role also includes supervising students, educational assistants, and classroom volunteers; maintaining required records and classroom order; and participating in staff meetings, committees, and professional growth activities. The position involves working in a school setting, including classrooms and other supervisory settings such as cafeterias and playgrounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; transcripts required.
Valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate subject and/or level endorsements.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills effective with students, parents, and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of legal and ethical rights and responsibilities.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred; transcripts required.
Previous successful Math teaching experience.
Valid First Aid and CPR-AED cards.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement activities that encourage students to be lifelong learners.
Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
Plan a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities, with special attention to students in TAG, special education, ESL, and other modified programs of study.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ developmental maturity and interests.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals; establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
Use varied instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of individuals and student groups, while recognizing limitations of the space provided.
Implement the District’s educational philosophy and instructional goals through instruction and actions.
Assess students regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Seek assistance from District specialists for referrals related to exceptional education services, including special education, gifted and talented education, and ESL.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Develop reasonable classroom behavior rules consistent with School Board and building policies, and maintain classroom order.
Plan and supervise educational assistants’ job performance in cooperation with the administration.
Work with classroom volunteers to provide enhanced learning opportunities.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as requested or needed.
Supervise students in and out of the classroom.
Maintain professional competence through District-provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned within contractual agreements.
Adhere to the provisions of the currently negotiated Certified Contract.