.5 FTE World Language - American Sign Language- Eagle Ridge New Tech High School

Klamath Falls City Schools • Klamath Falls, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a .5 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) position for a World Language Teacher specializing in American Sign Language at Eagle Ridge New Tech High School. The primary function of this role is to lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. The position is part of the KFEA Contract and has a start date of August 24, 2026, with a schedule of 190 days plus 3 days of new teacher in-service.

Requirements

• Valid Teaching Certificate.
• Hold or qualify for an Oregon teaching license with the proper endorsement/authorization.
• Be considered highly qualified by the Oregon Department of Education.
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen clearance.
• Background Investigation clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Assists in the upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents outside the instructional day.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for own professional growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district, currently up to $2277 (based upon family coverage), prorated based upon FTE.
• PERS Retirement: The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.
• Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
• District-supported child care is available.
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed