What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Middle School English Language Arts, Dual Language Immersion (DLI) (2025-2026 SY) position at Gresham Barlow School District?
- License and evidence of insurability
- Current First Aid Card Required or to be obtained within the district.
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
- State of Oregon Teaching License with English Language Arts K-12 and current First Aid Card.
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish
- Prior job-related experience
- 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
- 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 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 technology such as Canva, 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
- 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
- Ability to:
- Sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
- Talk and hear conversations
- Use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive movement such as keyboarding
- Reach for and handle objects
- Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Regularly focus on a computer screen
- Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting up to 15-45 pounds may also be required on occasion
- Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed
- Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to students, staff, and district operations
- Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting
- Exercising prudent judgment
- Work independently in the performance of routine duties
- Follow all District policies and work procedures
- Utilize the District’s electronics systems and applications only for purposes related to the position
- Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
- Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
JobID: 3057
Position Type:
Certified/Licensed/Teacher- Dual Language ELA
Certified/Licensed/Teacher- Dual Language ELA
Date Posted:
4/11/2025
4/11/2025
Location:
Clear Creek Middle School
Clear Creek Middle School
Date Available:
08/19/2025
08/19/2025
Teacher - Middle School, English Language Arts, Dual Language Immersion
Clear Creek Middle School
195 Contract days, Permanent Contract beginning 2025-2026 School Year
1.0 FTE
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com
Qualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License 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.
POSITION SUMMARY: The job of "Teacher-Middle School, ELA, DLI" 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. The dual language teacher will deliver instruction to students in Spanish for at least one period of the day.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification
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SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
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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. Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
