What are the responsibilities and job description for the 5th Grade Teacher (CC #193) position at Baker School District 5J?
- Baker School District is currently seeking candidates for a 5th Grade teaching position at South Baker Intermediate beginning the 2025-2026 school year. Position is 1.0 FTE.
- This benefited position will begin on August 11, 2025; Insurance to begin September 2025.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques/media to achieve State Standards.
- Develop reasonable roles of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate records as required by law, district and building policy and administrative regulation.
- Regularly assess the accomplishments of students, providing timely feedback and progress reports as required.
- Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.
- Meet with students and/or parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day, when necessary, or by direction of building principal and/or superintendent.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning academic and behavioral progress.
- Utilize technology tools to enhance instruction and communication.
- Fulfill all State and District requirements regarding work samples and assessments. Maintain confidentiality.
- Keep lesson plans current and readied for substitute teachers.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.
- This position requires the candidate to hold, or be eligible to hold an Oregon Teaching License with the proper endorsement.
- ESOL training and endorsement preferred.
- Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Develop and maintain classroom environment conducive to effective, engaging and developmentally appropriate learning;
- Ability to assess and differentiate the learning needs of students, seeking the assistance of District specialists as needed;
- Ability to observe and record each child’s developmental progress.
- The annual certified salary schedule for the 2025-2026 school year is $61,206 - $88,260 for 1.0 FTE for employees with an unrestricted teaching license ($45,905 annual salary for employees with an Emergency/Restricted Teaching License). Baker School District allows all teaching experience years within the U.S. (substitute years not included) and education to be used in placing the teacher on the salary schedule. Currently, teacher contracts are approximately 175 days with a four-day work week. Certified staff report for approximately one Friday per month for meetings and PD activities.
- Baker School District 5J offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with multiple choices available to employees. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, long term care, tax-deferred retirement savings plans, and more. In addition, the District shall pay the six percent (6%) employee contribution (PERS) required by ORS 238.200 and ORS 238A.330.
- This position will begin at the start of the 2025-2026 school year on August 11, 2025.
- Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215).
- OR Proof of receiving a non-service connected pension from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
- Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter.
JobID: 847
Position Type:
Certified Employees/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5, 6
Certified Employees/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5, 6
Date Posted:
3/24/2025
3/24/2025
Location:
South Baker Intermediate
(High-Needs School)
South Baker Intermediate
(High-Needs School)
Date Available:
08/11/2025
08/11/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
POSITION INFORMATION
POSITION EXPECTATIONS
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
CONTRACT INFORMATION
REQUIRED UPLOADS:
Internal Applicants:
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Current Resume
Current Resume
External Applicants:
Online Application
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Current Resume
3 Current Letters of Recommendation
Optional: Teaching License
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Current Resume
3 Current Letters of Recommendation
Optional: Teaching License
DISTRICT POLICY
It is the district’s policy to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
During the application process, a veteran will need to submit the following:
Baker School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, familial status, genetic information, disability, culture and/or financial status.
Salary : $61,206 - $88,260
