2026-2027 Temporary Grade 2 Teacher - Full-Time (1.0 FTE) - Thurston Elementary School - 26/27 School Year Only

Springfield Sd 19•Springfield, OR

1d•$47,588 - $103,098•Onsite

About The Position

Springfield Public Schools seeks an outstanding Temporary Grade 2 Teacher for Thurston Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year only. This is a full-time position at 1.0 FTE. The district seeks candidates who believe every student can learn, want to eliminate inequities in student achievement, foster safe, healthy, and engaging environments, and promote an inclusive culture that draws on the assets of students, staff, and the community. The successful candidate will work with elementary school-aged students and support their academic and social-emotional needs. The role calls for understanding of MTSS, RtI, and PBIS; strong relationship-building and classroom management skills; and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse staff, students, and community members. Candidates must hold a valid Oregon teaching license with an Elementary Multiple Subjects endorsement and successfully pass required background checks. The salary range is $47,588–$103,098, depending on education and experience, plus a generous benefit plan. Salary will be prorated based on the start date.

Requirements

Valid Oregon teaching license with an Elementary Multiple Subjects endorsement.
Knowledge and experience with elementary school-aged students.
Strong understanding of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for academics and social/emotional behavior.
Knowledge and experience working in a school or district that implements Response to Intervention (RtI).
Knowledge of school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of a K–12 school community, as relevant to the position.
Strong student relationship-building skills and ability to establish effective classroom routines and management.
Ability to establish effective, collaborative working relationships with diverse staff, student, and community populations.
Ability to effectively manage and supervise students and their work.
Ability to successfully pass fingerprinting, criminal, Oregon Department of Education, and TSPC background checks.

Responsibilities

Teach Grade 2 students at Thurston Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year.
Support students’ academic and social-emotional needs using knowledge of MTSS, RtI, and PBIS.
Establish strong relationships with students and maintain effective classroom routines and management.
Manage and supervise students and their work.
Build effective, collaborative working relationships with diverse staff, students, and community populations.
Contribute to safe, healthy, engaging, and inclusive learning environments responsive to student identities and needs.