Classroom Teacher HS Social Studies / 9Th Grade Success

This posting will remain open until filled
Location: Forest Grove High School
FTE: 1.0
Start date: August 26, 2024
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required

Job Title: TEACHER - CLASSROOM

POSITION SUMMARY

The Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District Policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents,and students. The Teacher reports to the Principal or Designated Administrator and does not supervise any employees.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide a variety of situational appropriate instructional techniques and methods
Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual abilities

Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities

Use current and relevant subject matter

Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction

Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes

Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes

Select teaching strategies emphasizing involvement

Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly

Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective student learning

Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students

Enforce written rules for classroom behavior

Communicate goals and academic expectations to students

Provide for the health and safety of students in all instructional settings

Prepare effectively for class

Prepare daily lesson plans

Provide instruction based on District approved curriculum and standards

Provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives

Develop and communicate appropriate progress grading standards to students

Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities

Assure that grading standards are explained, understood by the students, and available to parents

Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships

Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy and consideration

Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration staff, students and parents

Communicate with parents, counselors and students

Communicate with classified, licensed and administrative staff

Instruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services

Provide documentation of student progress

Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students and parents

Maintain appropriate records of student performance

Assign and check homework and provide feedback, when appropriate

Keep parents and teachers informed though written and oral communication

Build motivation and interest in learning

Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area

Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in reading

Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development

Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development

Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teacher's instructional effectiveness

Participate in District sponsored inservice offerings appropriate to assignment

Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal and/or superintendent

Perform duties in accordance with District policy and terms set forth in the negotiated agreement

Assist in the enforcement of school and District rules and policies

Assume a share of responsibility for non-classroom student activities with the assigned workday

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position
Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of education
Skills
Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons

Knowledge
Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code

Abilities
Demonstrates command of oral and written English language

Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers

Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job

Ability to work harmoniously with others

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required
Holds an appropriate license from Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon and the required endorsement for the content area and grade level.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.In an eight-hour day employee may:
Stand/Walk [ ] None [ ] 1-4 hrs [ ] 4-6 hrs [X] 6-8 hrs
Sit [ ] None [ ] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [X] 5-8 hrs
Drive [ ] None [X] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [ ] 5-8 hrs
2.Employee may use hands for repetitive:
[X] Single Grasping [X] Pushing and Pulling [X] Fine Manipulation
3.Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:
[X] Yes [ ] No
4.Employee may need to:
Bend [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
Squat [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
Climb Stairs [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
Lift [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
5.Lifting:
[ ] Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.
[ ] Light Work: Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
[X] Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
[ ] Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
[ ] Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the Forest Grove School District, 503-359-2414.