MEDFORD SD 549C JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Mission: ALL Own Their Present and Future, ALL Are Known and Challenged, ALL Achieve Their Potential, ALL Options are Open and Hopeful
Job Title: Classroom Teacher
Supervisor: Principal
Classification: Certified
FLSA Status: Exempt
Contract: 190 Days
Summary: The classroom teacher helps students learn subject matter and/or skills in a positive atmosphere that will develop them as responsible, respectful, and independent learners. This growth and development pertains to the student’s academic, social, emotional, and physical needs.
Innovation Academy is a hopeful option for students who thrive in smaller settings with hands-on learning for high school students in grades 9-12. Innovation Academy is a public high school of choice for all Medford students with enrollment including students from around the valley.
Teachers at Innovation Academy co-teach their content through project-based learning for all classes with full inclusion for students who have varied learning needs, including Talented and Gifted, English Language Learners, and Special Education. Project-based learning allows students to learn through projects, tackling several content areas at once. It caters to students who benefit with a more hands-on approach to learning.

MULTI-ETHNIC/MULTI-CULTURAL EDUCATION

• Includes culturally diverse themes in lessons and instruction, including historical or other information about cultures significantly impacting the world, nation, or community.
• Aware and appreciates cultural diversity and the importance of communication skills reflecting sensitivity to the feeling of all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Regularly communicates with parents, students, colleagues, and supervisors in writing and verbally in a professionally appropriate manner.
• Actively listens to concerns, problems, or issues and formulates a professionally appropriate response aligned with the Medford School District’s core values.
• Encourages and builds strong school-to-home and community partnerships to better serve all students’ needs in the Medford School District.
• Routes and/or directs parents, students, or patrons to the appropriate location of information or person(s) that can provide clarity in situations where the teacher cannot respond entirely or to something complex.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those an employee must be able to perform successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Stamina for 8 hours of student instruction and supervision.
• Use of hands for repetitive motions, such as writing and typing.
• Standing/Walking: 3-6 hours/day and sitting: 2-4 hours/day.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing of stairs or ladders.
• Lifting/carrying: Up to 40 lbs.
• Occasional physical interaction with students, as provided by law, and to ensure the physical safety of the student and/or others.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
• Speak clearly to be understood, and identify and understand the speech of others.
• Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cooperates with and supports faculty members.
• Observes the spirit and intent of the rules and regulations of the school and school system.
• Assumes necessary non-instructional responsibilities.
• Provides complete data to the school and district administration as requested for management purposes.
• Maintains accurate student records.
• Assists with budgeting in their building.
• Encourages parent participation in school programs and activities.
• Shares the responsibilities with all other employees for promoting the educational goals and developing public acceptance of the school system.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up room for various activities and cleans up after activities’ completion.
• Answers telephones, answer questions or takes messages and forwards them to the appropriate person(s).
• Assists with school-wide events.
• Assists with inventory of textbooks.
• Assists with in-home visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

All Medford School District employees supervise students and maintain a safe environment.
Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Education and/or Experience: Must be eligible for or properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for assignment as a teacher. Experience varies depending on the assignment.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Language Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English. Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. Ability to present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and area. Ability to apply basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, teaching software, and word processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Hold current Oregon Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement(s) in the assigned subject matter and grade level.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those an employee must be able to perform successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Stamina for 8 hours of student instruction and supervision.
• Use of hands for repetitive motions, such as writing and typing.
• Standing/Walking: 3-6 hours/day and sitting: 2-4 hours/day.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing of stairs or ladders.
• Lifting/carrying: Up to 40 lbs.
• Occasional physical interaction with students, as provided by law, and to ensure the physical safety of the student and/or others.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
• Speak clearly to be understood, and identify and understand the speech of others.
• Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Employees may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens, temperature fluctuations, fumes, odors, and dust.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.