Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade

Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade Position: 2379 Location: Russell Elementary School 2026-2027 School Year Salary Range: $57,195 - $111,585, PLUS employer-paid retirement, and generous benefits package Hours: 40 hours per week Days: 191 days per year (adjusted for furlough days) Deadline: Open Until Filled; Applications received by July 29, 2026, will receive first consideration Overview: The position of "Teacher" performs under the supervision of a principal or other designated supervisor and has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students. Teachers facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills. The instruction of students shall include individual skill development, expansion of knowledge and development of ability to reason. Supervision of students shall include guidance, development and safety. The classroom teacher functions in accordance with District approved curriculum, policies, rules, regulations and the performance standards of the District/State and the performance goals established for the teacher. The teacher addresses specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The teacher maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents and students. Parkrose expects teachers to be aware of and maintain "The competent educator standards" found in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-0010). Job Requirements: A valid Oregon teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) is required upon hiring. It is the employee's responsibility to maintain their license and acquire the necessary credits to renew. If the posted position is within the CORE academic area, you must be designated as highly qualified by both TSPC and the State of Oregon to teach the CORE subject. Ability to prepare effectively for class Ability to develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students Maintain positive interpersonal relationships Document student progress Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects. Multicultural Competency Preferred: Bilingual Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies RTI Sheltered Instruction/SIOP Differentiated Instruction Professional Learning Communities Experience with diverse students preferred Reports to: Building Principal or Supervisor License, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost to the employee: $12.50 for fingerprints at the time of registration; $75.00 for criminal background check will be paid through a one-time payroll deduction) First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain Position Details Essential Job Responsibilities: Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study. Use of State and District adopted curriculum and goals; Skill in identifying the needs of a group of students as well as individual students and provides for continuous assessment of their ability. Skills to motivate students and communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds. Ability to promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities. Use of techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities. Knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction. Organize Instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes. Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes. Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement. Assess student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations, goals, etc. Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly. Documentation of students' progress – provide timely and accurate feedback and documentation to students, parents and appropriate staff members. Ability to develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning. Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students. Enforce written rules for classroom behavior. Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students. Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings. Supervise students both in and out of the classroom. Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies. Will report incidents and observer school policies. Other Job Functions: Directs educational assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective class program and addressing the needs of individual students. Performs other duties which may be assigned. Participate in District sponsored in-service offerings, PLC meetings, etc. appropriate to assignment. Assist other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum. Work Expectations: Regular attendance at work and activities must be maintained. Punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings and following schedules. Maintains confidential information relating to students, families and colleagues. Physical Requirements: In an eight (8) hour day the teacher may: Stand/walk – 3 – 6 hours Sit - 2 – 4 hours The teacher will need: Near/far visual acuity, depth perception. Unaffected field of vision, unaffected hearing and the ability to evacuate students from classrooms/buildings. The teacher may occasionally: Bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs or ladders. Use hands for repetitive motions and lift/carry/reach. *Salary Range: Please note the Certified Bargaining Agreement article 16.2.2 listed below that is used by our District to determine placement on the experience steps. Article 16.2.2 Out of Parkrose: Full credit shall be granted for each year of full-time professionally or academically licensed experience in the public schools, grades K-12. For non- teachers, the experience must be related to the District assignment. Substitute teaching shall not be counted unless it was done on a full-time contract basis. Credit for experience related to the District assignment in districts outside Parkrose will not be given for a part of a year unless two (2) or fewer segments will total at least one hundred thirty-five (135) days. Russell Elementary School