What are the responsibilities and job description for the Language Arts Teacher - 1.0 FTE (Temporary) - Alliance HS position at Portland Public Schools?
Posting Timeline
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.
Current PPS probationary and contract professional educators are no longer eligible to fill vacancies which occur afterJuly 31st.
This position is temporary for the 2024-2025 school year.
Position Details
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attracttalented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials .With the District's focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.
The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran's status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.
504 Coordinator : Katie Loewen, kloewen@pps.net , 503-916-3337 x63337
ADA Coordinator : Jey Buno, jbuno@pps.net , 503-916-3360
Title IX Program Manager : Bobby Cruz, bcruz@pps.net , 503-839-3660
Accessibility Statement
POSITION SUMMARY :
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.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instruction, providing materials which facilitate active learning; monitor student progress and adapt course content delivery methods in order to meet the needs of individual students; instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials, technologies and equipment to support instruction.
- Promote a culture of high expectations, providing every student with high quality and culturally relevant instruction; support and implement the District's Educational Racial Equity Policy; create a safe, welcoming classroom environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and community.
- Understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing variations within and across cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and physical areas, diversity of cultures and communities; implement and insure a developmentally appropriate, challenging and high-standards learning environment.
- Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple methods of assessment, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals and engage and encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas.
- Develop and implement effective classroom management strategies, providing a safe, secure and respectful learning environment; communicate student behavior expectations in a positive manner; convey reminders, rules and expectations with consistency and equity, while recognizing the unique qualities and characteristics of the individual.
- Understand central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of curriculum; apply concepts to create meaningful learning experiences designed to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity and collaborative problem-solving.
- Progress toward professional goals and contribute to school-wide goals through self-reflection and self-reporting, teamwork, parent / student surveys, meetings, record keeping, portfolios, peer collaboration and other measures and methods.
- Establish standards, growth and learning goals for each student; develop "SMART" (Specific and strategic; Measurable; Action-oriented; Rigorous, realistic and results-focused; Timed and tracked) goals including use of baseline and progression data, identifying strategies, measures and evidence of progress standards; report on student progress throughout the school year.
- Update and maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development as required by school, district, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING :
Incumbents must be properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for assignment as a Professional Educator.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Bilingual / Bi-Cultural Chinese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese applicants are highly desirable.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS :
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENT : English Language Arts
COMPENSATION : $55,539 - $108,071 (Annual salary based on 1.0 FTE)
WORK YEAR : 193 days
FTE : 1.0
Benefits Information
Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees.Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.
Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS / OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP / IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.
For moreinformation about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at : https : / / www.pps.net / Page / 1635
Salary : $55,539 - $108,071
