What are the responsibilities and job description for the Language Arts Teacher - Middle School position at SHERIDAN SCH DIST 48J?
Sheridan School District is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated teacher to teach Language Arts to middle school students.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Development of skill and understanding of subject area in assigned students.
- Knowledge of instructional methodologies effective with secondary students.
- Provide a classroom experience which contributes to individual and group excellence.
- Promote the development of character, leadership, cooperation, and respect for others that will make the students a better citizen.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
- Teaches district approved curriculum.
- Teaches the skills, knowledge, and processes of the subject area.
- Keeps the safety and welfare of students above all other considerations.
- Monitors the behavior of all students assigned.
- Assumes responsibility for accompanying all assigned students on field trips or other off campus visits.
- Submits a list of all students absent or tardy to the attendance secretary at the end of each period.
- Reports and records any injury immediately.
- Maintains the condition of the classroom.
- Submits an inventory of furniture, teaching materials, and books at the end of each year.
- Fills out properly and submits to the secretary all forms pertaining to grades, absences, competencies, class loads, etc.
- Knows and understands all policies, regulations, and procedures of the school and school district.
- Follows proper procedures when purchasing school items.
- Remains current in professional growth and inservice training.
- Assesses the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by law.
- Assumes other duties as may be assigned by the principal or designee.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises classroom and students.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Completion of course work satisfying the requirement for issuance of a valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate endorsement in the designated assignment.
- Demonstrated ability to teach students to be successful learners through student teacher, internship or temporary/regular teaching experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Oregon Teaching License with proper endorsement
- Demonstrated abilities (written and/or oral) to plan classroom instruction around District philosophy, goals and learner outcomes.
- Educational training in secondary education
- Background in SEL, conflict resolution and technology are desired
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Posted Inside: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Employment Dates: 2025-2026 school year
Salary: per Licensed Bargaining Agreement
For More Information: contact Adam DeLatte at Faulconer-Chapman School at 971-261-6960
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA). Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 971-261-6975 for additional information. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 or 711.
Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be practiced by the district regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.
