Elementary Teacher - Grades 3/4 Blend

Job Description Location: Arlington Elementary School, Arlington, Oregon. Title: Elementary Teacher Classification: Licensed Supervised by: Superintendent or Designee Work Year: Assigned by Superintendent Job Purpose Statement The Elementary Classroom Teacher is hired to develop students’ academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study, implementing District‑approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes, addressing specific educational needs of students, providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and giving feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals. Job Qualifications: Education and Experience BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in Curriculum, Elementary Education, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or similar. Must hold a current recognized first‑aid card or be willing to obtain one if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2). Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, and evaluate performance. Knowledge of age‑appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, and appropriate instructional subjects. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required Valid Oregon Teaching License – Multi‑Subject Self‑Contained (ECE – to teach multiple general education subjects at grades pre‑kindergarten through 4; also for grades 3‑8). Holds and maintains an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in Oregon; displays willingness to teach any qualified subject. Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability. Successfully passes district background screening. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods. Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities. Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities. Utilize current and relevant subject matter. Demonstrate knowledge of and abilities 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. Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly. 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. Prepare effectively for class. Prepare daily lesson plans. Provide instruction predicated on course goals, objectives, and alignment with district‑adopted standards. Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students. Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities. Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents. Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships. Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy, consideration, respect, and cultural awareness and responsibility. Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students, and parents. Share appropriate information with parents and other staff members. Provide documentation of students’ progress. Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members. Assign and check homework and provide feedback to students. Maintain appropriate records of student performance. Build motivation and interest in learning. Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area. Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in subject area. Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development. Develop and implement an annually approved plan for professional growth and development. Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teacher’s instructional effectiveness. Participate in district‑sponsored in‑service offerings appropriate to assignment. Workplace Expectations Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting. Have regular and punctual attendance. Confer regularly with staff and immediate supervisor. Follow all district policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority. Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, families, colleagues, or district patrons. Physical Requirements Stand/Walk: 4–6 hrs; Sit: 3–5 hrs; Drive: 1–3 hrs. Employee may use hands for repetitive tasks: single grasping, pushing and pulling, fine manipulation. Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls: No. Employee may need to bend, squat, climb stairs, lift – occasionally or rarely. Light work: lifting 25 lbs occasionally. Medium work: lifting 50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently. Medium heavy work: lifting 75 lbs occasionally, 35 lbs frequently. Heavy work: lifting 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently. Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting As a mandatory reporter (ORS 419b.010) you are required to immediately report to law enforcement and/or the Department of Human Services any instances of suspected child abuse. Position Details Position type: Full Time. Salary: $56,230 to $87,698 per year. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. Contact Information Jonathan Fost, Superintendent – Arlington School District Phone: (541) 454‑2632 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education