This posting will close at 5 pm on Friday, June 28, 2024Location: Cornelius Elementary School (in Oregon)FTE: 1.0Start date: August 26, 2024Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferredJob Title: CLASSROOM TEACHER POSITION SUMMARY The Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District Policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents,and students. The Teacher reports to the Principal or Designated Administrator and does not supervise any employees. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESProvide a variety of situational appropriate instructional techniques and methodsPromote high levels of achievement in relation to individual abilitiesUse techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilitiesUse current and relevant subject matterDemonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instructionOrganize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomesEmploy teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomesSelect teaching strategies emphasizing involvementMonitor student learning and pace instruction accordinglyDevelop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective student learningDevelop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all studentsEnforce written rules for classroom behaviorCommunicate goals and academic expectations to studentsProvide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settingsPrepare effectively for classPrepare daily lesson plansProvide instruction based on District approved curriculum and standardsProvide instruction predicated on course goals and objectivesDevelop and communicate appropriate progress grading standards to studentsEstablish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activitiesAssure that grading standards are explained, understood by the students, and available to parentsDevelop and maintain positive interpersonal relationshipsModel personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy and considerationMaintain a cooperative relationship with administration staff, students and parentsCommunicate with parents, counselors and studentsCommunicate with classified, licensed and administrative staffInstruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional servicesProvide documentation of student progressProvide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students and parentsMaintain appropriate records of student performanceAssign and check homework and provide feedback, when appropriateKeep parents and teachers informed though written and oral communicationBuild motivation and interest in learningExhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject areaMaintain a current awareness of literature/activities in readingMaintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and developmentDevelop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and developmentIdentify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teacher’s instructional effectivenessParticipate in District sponsored inservice offerings appropriate to assignmentPerform other related duties as assigned by the principal and/or superintendentPerform duties in accordance with District policy and terms set forth in the negotiated agreementAssist in the enforcement of school and District rules and policiesAssume a share of responsibility for non-classroom student activities with the assigned workday OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the positionPerform other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EducationA minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of educationSkillsMaintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patronsKnowledgeKnowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code AbilitiesDemonstrates command of oral and written English languageAbility to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workersAbility to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the jobAbility to work harmoniously with othersLicenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing RequiredHolds an appropriate license from Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon and the required endorsement for the content area and grade level. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. In an eight-hour day employee may:Stand/Walk [ ] None [ ] 1-4 hrs [ ] 4-6 hrs [X] 6-8 hrsSit [ ] None [ ] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [X] 5-8 hrsDrive [ ] None [X] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [ ] 5-8 hrs 2. Employee may use hands for repetitive:[X] Single Grasping [X] Pushing and Pulling [X] Fine Manipulation3. Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:[X] Yes [ ] No4. Employee may need to:Bend [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at allSquat [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at allClimb Stairs [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at allLift [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all5. Lifting:[ ] Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.[ ] Light Work: Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.[X] Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.[ ] Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.[ ] Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the Forest Grove School District, 503-359-2414.