TEMPORARY Math Teacher - 7th Grade, Certified, 1.0 FTE, Siuslaw Middle School

Internal applicants must apply by sending a letter of interest to the District Office, detailing their experience and qualifications. Please either email as an attachment or hand deliver to Pam Hickson (phickson@siuslaw.k12.or.us).

Position begins 2024-2025 school year. 

NOTE: This is a late year hire.  A successful candidate may qualify for continued employment.

Salary Schedule is based on the 2024-2025 school year.  New hires typically begin at Step 1 on the Salary Schedule. The Siuslaw School District allows step credit the salary scale  for years of certified teaching experience.    

This is a Temporary 10-month position that may be eligible to apply for renewal.  This is a 185 day contract.

All offers of employment are contingent upon board approval and the applicant’s satisfactory completion of a drug screening test (including marijuana), background and reference checks. Siuslaw School District strives to provide a safe, alcohol and drug free environment for all employees.

Please be sure you include your last three references and a copy of your official college transcripts. Your application will be considered incomplete without this information. Any info you are not able to attach to your application can be emailed, mailed or hand delivered to Pam Hickson at phickson@siuslaw.k12.or.us.

TITLE: Teacher, 7^th Grade Math, 1.0 FTE

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Instructs students in the skills, application, and structure of mathematics commensurate with the level of course assignment(s).

RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Oregon Teaching Certificate valid for assignment.
• Appropriate endorsement level and subject matter.
• Familiarity with and ability to use mathematical terminology.
• Develop concepts by moving from concrete to abstract.
• Familiarity with and ability to make appropriate use of technology, such as computers, calculators, manipulatives, etc.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes and maintains orderly and supportive classroom environment in which students are actively participating and show respect for one another and for the teacher.
• Maintains a physical environment conducive to learning.
• Selects or designs and uses planned sequences of instruction to meet the intent of the course objectives.
• Matches activities and materials to individual and group skills and needs.
• Identifies, diagnoses, and prescribes remediation for individual or group problems in assigned course work.
• Ensures that instructional activities and materials are clearly related to District, school, and department goals and objectives.
• Provides instruction based on designated instructional guides or develops alternate materials in prescribed District format.
• Looks for and develops applications of mathematical operations and procedures in everyday life.
• Maximizes time when students are paying attention and working on tasks directly related to the subject matter.
• Conducts interesting and well-paced classes using a variety of instructional techniques,
• Gives clear directions and makes sure students understand what to do before undertaking assignments.
• Assesses, keeps track of, and provides feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
• Updates gradebook regularly and keeps website up to date.
• Uses a grading system that is consistent, fair, and supportable.
• Selects and requisitions the required supplies and equipment through the proper school and department channels.
• Ensures that books, materials, and equipment are properly used, maintained and stored, and that inventory records are accurate and current.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Participates cooperatively on school, area, and District-wide activities, including development of planned course statements, tests, and textbook adoptions. Responds in a cooperative and positive manner to supervision.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents, classified staff, licensed staff, and support personnel to establish a positive work environment.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned duties, i.e., hallway supervision, lunch count, bus duty, etc.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and all relevant IEP & 504 meetings.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all student data, including IEP and 504 information.
• Achieves professional growth through consultation with District support staff and attendance at building and District in-service meetings.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with building administrators and staff__cooperating to resolve problems in a professional manner so that the concerns of all parties are considered.
• Follows specified standards, policies, and procedures of the department, the building, and District.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to organize and maintain efficient time schedule.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and the public.
• Good communication, organization and computer skills.
• Strong work ethic.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is typically performed in school environments.
• May work with high stress student, family, or personnel situations.
• May require occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. 
• Involves standing, sitting, twisting, walking, talking, hearing, speaking, seeing, and the ability to    write, type and use a phone system.
• Requires attendance at evening and weekend meetings. 

MINIMUM TERM OF EMPLOYEMENT: Teacher Contract.

SALARY LEVEL:  Placement on Teacher Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Salary : $48,172 - $88,216