Temporary Teacher, Grade 1 - SUPS

West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J•West Linn, OR

About The Position

West Linn-Wilsonville School District is hiring a temporary Grade 1 teacher at Sunset Primary School for the 2026–2027 school year. The position runs through the end of the school year and requires an appropriate Oregon teaching license and endorsements for the assigned area. The teacher will create a vibrant learning community and educate the whole child intellectually, emotionally, physically, and ethically, using a constructivist approach to teaching and learning. The teacher plans instruction for all students, attends to individual and special needs, implements state and district curricula, and uses a variety of assessments to guide instruction. The role includes building productive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community partners; attending pertinent faculty, parent, and school meetings; fostering high expectations and character development; modeling respect and awareness of diversity; and demonstrating continuous professional growth. Other duties may be assigned. Teachers in the district join a professional community guided by a mission to create learning communities for thoughtful and capable people. Its vision themes include personal and academic excellence, personalized education, community partnerships, support for each student, whole-person education, and integrating technology into daily life. The district serves West Linn and Wilsonville in Clackamas County. Its estimated student population as of December 2025 is 8,600. The district states that it is committed to equal access and opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the grounds described in its employment policy.

Requirements

Oregon teaching license in the assigned area(s) with the proper endorsements; appropriate endorsement required.
Knowledge of best practices in teaching.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan instruction to meet the needs of all students using a constructivist approach.
Attend to students’ special needs.
Promote high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
Implement state and district curricula.
Provide instruction that develops skills, knowledge, and reasoning.
Use a variety of assessments to inform instruction.
Create an environment that maximizes student learning and emphasizes character development.
Develop partnerships that enhance student learning.
Establish good relationships with parents, students, and staff.
Model and teach respect with awareness of diversity.
Attend pertinent faculty, parent, and school meetings.
Demonstrate continuous professional growth.
Perform other duties as assigned.