ID 6800- Temporary English Teacher - 0.17 FTE for 191 days (Prorated)

Lake Oswego School District • Lake Oswego, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides instructional activities and lessons to a wide variety of students. Activities and lessons reflect state standards, district curricula, lesson objectives and student academic achievement goals. The role administers classroom, and district/state assessments and maintains a safe and productive classroom environment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Education is required.
• A valid Oregon teacher license with necessary endorsements is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development is required.
• Ability to communicate in English fluently both verbally and in writing, including proficiency in spelling and grammar.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors and members of the community.
• Ability to read and interpret documents including governmental regulations, safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions/ instruction manuals.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence with high degrees of accuracy and professionalism.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages and proportions.
• Ability to read and interpret various charts, bar graphs and similar visual data depictions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, schedule or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving more than one variable.
• Ability to effectively use office computers and internet access for email, research, word processing, database manipulation, visual presentations and general web-based applications.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• A valid Oregon Driver's License is required.
• Must have or able to obtain various certificates, licenses and/or registrations as required by federal, state or local law(s) and/or determined by the district.
• Consistently follows all applicable federal and state laws and all district policies, rules and supervisor directions.
• Observes ergonomics of sedentary office work including placement of computers and monitors, and sitting alignment.
• Observes proper lifting techniques and other strategies to avoid accidents and personal injury while performing job duties.
• All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree is preferred.
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements developmentally appropriate instructional activities and lessons which reflect state standards, district curricula, lesson objectives and student academic achievement goals.
• Monitors the effectiveness of instructional activities and lessons, and modifies the pace and content of instruction as needed.
• Presents lessons and activities, individually and in groups, using a variety of visual and auditory methods and kinetic activities.
• Uses electronic devices and media as appropriate based upon student needs, abilities and maturity levels.
• Prepares, administers and grades various formal and informal student assessment tools, assignments and activities.
• Analyzes results and adjusts learning activities and lesson plans as necessary.
• Collects, records and maintains required data including attendance and student grades.
• Prepares report cards and progress reports.
• Regularly uses oral, written and electronic communications to students and parents regarding student behavior and student progress towards classroom and district education objectives/goals.
• Schedules parent conferences as needed or requested.
• Establishes and maintains classroom rules and standards of student behavior for a safe and productive learning environment.
• Works with the principal, school staff, and parents regarding individual student behavior and discipline issues.
• Trains, assigns activities to, and monitors education paraprofessionals (IAs, EAs) regarding classroom academic and behavior goals, daily classroom activities, and specific recordkeeping requirements.
• Adjusts delegated tasks as necessary.
• Observes, evaluates and refers students who need additional services and support.
• Works in professional collaborative groups with other teachers on issues related to implementing effective content instruction and assessment.
• Communicates regularly with student and parents/guardians about academic performance.
• Adapts instructional activities and lessons for exceptional learners (TAG), students with varying cultural and social backgrounds and students with Section 504 plans, behavior plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying conflict management and dispute resolution techniques.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures.
• Maintains consistent, daily and punctual attendance.
• Operates various office equipment including audio visual equipment/devices, telephones and photocopy machines.
• Orders supplies.
• Moves classroom furniture and organizes classroom to enhance student learning.
• Attends in-service trainings, staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Attends professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.
• Provides staff development activities for staff during in-service meetings.
• Serves on building and district committees and councils as assigned.
• Communicates information about district, school and/or departmental policies and procedures to students, staff, parents and patrons.
• Supervises students on school grounds, on field trips and at various school functions.
• Reports issues to the principal and the appropriate authorities including safety, sanitary and fire hazards, vandalism, thefts and errant wildlife.

Benefits

• The school district is committed to being an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
• The school district is committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.
• The school district is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability.

What This Job Offers

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