Job Title: Teacher - Middle School Math - Teacher - Middle School, Advanced Math

Category: Certified/Licensed

Posting Date: April 10, 2024

Start Date: August 26, 2024

Teacher - Middle School, Advanced Math

Gordon Russell Middle School

192 Contract days, Probationary Contract

1.0 FTE

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com

Qualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with Basic, Foundational or Advanced Math PK-12 endorsement, and current First Aid Card.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

Job Summary:

The job of "Teacher-Middle School" is done for the purpose/s of developing students' academic skills through academic courses of study and 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 providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Job Functions:

Help each pupil develop competence in subject matter skills; motivate each pupil to apply understanding and skills in the solution of problems; develop good relationships with parents and with other staff members

Teach courses to secondary pupil utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content

Instruct pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district

Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids

Demonstrate concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids

Provide opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil

Design learning activities that relate the subject area to the physical world

Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment

Evaluate each pupil's progress in knowledge and skills, and prepare progress reports. May prepare letters of recommendation for scholarships, college applications, etc.

Perform basic attendance accounting and business services as required

May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other paraprofessionals

Communicate with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress

Identify pupil needs, and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems

Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day

Maintain professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the District, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management

Prompt and regular attendance

Other Job Functions:

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements

Select and requisition books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies and maintain required inventory records

Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school and/or on a District level. May teach under modular or flexible scheduling plans.

Share in the sponsorship of student activities, and participates in faculty committees

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:

Experience Required: Prior job-related experience

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance

Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision.

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Teaching Credential for the appropriate level of instruction and/or subjects

Highly Qualified Status for assignment

Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certificates

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER