CTE: Woodworking Teacher

North Santiam School District 29J • Stayton, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Stayton High School is seeking a dynamic and energetic Woodworking Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time, probationary position involves teaching woodworking in a specially-designed woodshop. The school is an AVID building focused on creating a college and career-going culture and empowering students for life. The assignment is subject to a funded budget and may change based on staffing needs.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s Degree and current valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate grade level/subject area endorsement, or ability to obtain a restricted CTE license.
• Ability to maintain strength of knowledge and practice in instructional skills and strategies.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, seek professional growth, improve classroom instruction, and qualify for license renewal.
• Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, teachers, and community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff, and/or parent information.
• Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing.
• Perform physically demanding requirements of the job.
• Possess near/far visual acuity/depth perception.
• Valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate endorsements if required.
• Possess a valid First Aid card if required.
• Possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License if required.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training/Hepatitis B Shot Series Training if required.

Nice To Haves

• AVID building experience
• Experience in a specially-designed woodshop

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of study following state and district goals/curriculum that meets the individual needs and development of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all instructional units, projects, and lessons.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning with the resources provided by the District.
• Establishes and clarifies acceptable standards for student behavior and demonstrates effective classroom management skills.
• Diagnoses the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribes appropriate learning activities.
• Evaluates each student’s growth periodically and develops instructional plans for the future.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication regarding the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Assists the administration in implementing policies governing student conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and attendance.
• Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and maintains required records.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Cooperates with other staff in planning District curriculum and instructional methods, goals, and objectives.
• Takes reasonable precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Satisfactorily performs teaching responsibilities and continually evaluates and reappraises professional performance.
• Assumes responsibility for seeking help and advice and demonstrates professional growth.
• Serves as a role model to students in appearance, actions, behaviors, and interpersonal interactions.
• Provides academic modifications for special needs students.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees as directed.
• Directs and assigns activities of assigned instructional assistants, volunteers, and other para-professionals.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, parents, and staff.
• Performs other tasks as may seem appropriate to the Board or Administration.

Benefits

• Participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP).
• District contributes 6% of an employee’s salary to their Individual Account Program (IAP) upon eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree