What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Educator position at POIC & RAHS?
Location: Portland, OR 97216
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Reports to: Principal
Salary: $57,000-$60,000
*To be considered for this position, please follow the Application Instructions at the end of this job posting*
Job Summary
This position is responsible for classroom instruction, curriculum development and program growth activities by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties
Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Establishes shared expectations with students regarding behaviors, norms and habits in the classroom.
Plans and delivers instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
Coordinates with Portland Community College to schedule GED tests.
Develops and designs program features which will inspire students to develop new understandings about the interconnectedness between subject areas.
Designs and adapts curriculum to meet the diverse needs of our student population.
Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
Develops auxiliary curriculum by working collaboratively with other teachers from both the high school and college.
Confers with parents, guardians, caring adults as well as school community stakeholders regarding student progress and aid in the planning specific interventions.
Advises a group of 15 students, helping to support individual student social and emotional growth and organizational skills.
Fosters a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Evaluates student academic & social progress.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws.
Monitors the progress of individual students using school database system (Synergy).
Participates in ongoing professional development related to our organizational expectations centered on personal growth, leadership, and accountability.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience/Education
A bachelor’s degree from in Education or similar subject is required this role. In addition to the education requirement, this position requires one to three years related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be used to satisfy these requirements.
Qualifications
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations
This position requires a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle. A teaching license is preferred but not required for this role.
What We Offer
POIC offers a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Our compensation and benefits package represents our commitment to employee health and financial wellness.
Generous vacation/PTO policy
Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Employer-paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
403(b) Retirement Plan option
Twelve paid holidays per year
Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Application Instructions
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:
Personal Statement that includes:
Why you are interested in working for POIC
How your skills and experience relate to this position
What you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve
Resume
Please send your Personal Statement and Resume to jobs@portlandoic.org with the job title in the subject line.
Applicants who do not submit a Personal Statement that includes the requested information may be disqualified from consideration for the position.
About Us
Mission Statement
POIC is committed to the success of youth at hope through the age of 25, providing the highest quality services in education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training, and placement.
Beliefs
- We believe all people have value.
- We believe all people can grow.
- We believe all people can contribute and build thriving communities.
POIC is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $57,000 - $60,000
