Summer Teacher - Indian Ed Summer Program - Summer Enrichment ( 1 Opening)

PPS strongly encourages and recommends everyone who is able, to be vaccinated and remain current on the COVID-19 vaccine.

This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR THE INDIAN ED SUMMER PROGRAM

Teacher - Summer Enrichment

LOCATION, DATES, HOURS

PROGRAM START DATE (First Day Students in Session): June 23, 2025

PROGRAM END DATE (Last Day Students in Session): July 3, 2025

EMPLOYEE START DATE: June 18, 2025

EMPLOYEE END DATE: July 7, 2025 (If needed)

TRAINING DATES: (All Staff) June 18th & 20th 2025

DUTY DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Thursday; 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

LOCATION: Faubion

CONTINGENCIES

All positions are contingent on enrollment of students. It is essential that applicants remain available. We will, however, make earlier commitments as definite positions become evident.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This is a short but exciting summer experience for our incoming 1st-5th grade and 6th-8th grade Native students. We will have a chance to practice our new reading and writing strategies along with Native culture themes, art, music and dance integrated throughout the day.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The classroom teacher performs under supervision of a principal or other designated supervisor and has major responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students. Instruction of students shall include individual skill development, expansion of knowledge, and development of ability to reason. Supervision of students shall include guidance, development and safety. The classroom teacher functions in accordance with the established policies, rules, regulations and the performance standards of the District/State and the performance goals established for the teacher.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide instruction to students at appropriate levels in the subject matter for which the teacher is assigned.

Provide instruction, organization, and management in the classroom, which creates an environment conducive to learning.

Evaluate the student’s academic progress, maintain appropriate records, prepare reports, and communicate with parents or guardians on the individual student’s progress.

May coordinate and lead classified employees who are assigned to assist the teacher.

Follow established curriculum programs and able to integrate the Common Core State Standards in the content area teaching.

Take proper care of furnishings and materials within the classroom, including instructional resources, technology, and media equipment.

Attendance and grades will be posted utilizing the Synergy Student Information System and grade book.

Perform related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability.

Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an elementary school campus environment with extensive student, parent and public contact and frequent interruptions.

Hazards: Potential conflict situations. Employees may be subject to temperature extremes, fumes, odors, dust and exposure to bodily fluids and blood.

Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a school classroom, playground and campus setting; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other classroom, library and business equipment; sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time; kneeling, bending at the waist; lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying school equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard; emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.

LICENSURE/ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All teachers must be properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission as a Professional Educator and endorsed in the endorsement area for which they are applying to teach.

PAY RATE: Current PPS PAT Educators who hold a regular school year position will be paid their current hourly rate of pay, but not less than the hourly summer school rate. All other hires (including current PAT Educators in a temporary assignment) will be paid $49.11 per hour.

This posting is open until position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. The PPS Human Resources Department reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.