JOB TITLE: TEACHER

Job Summary: The job of “Teacher” is done for the purpose/s of developing students’ academic and interpersonal skills through implementing District approved curriculum and/or the appropriate presentations of courses of study; documenting teaching and student progress/ activities/ outcomes; addressing specific academic needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and, providing feedback to students, parents/guardians and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience Required:Prior success in job related experiences (may include successful supervised student teaching).
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required
• Skillsto motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Knowledgeof age appropriate teaching methods, state and district curriculum standards, credit and grading requirements (when applied), appropriate instructional subjects.
• Abilitiesto perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents/guardians, other school personnel, meet schedules and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include mobility in the classroom, lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/ accommodation/field of vision.
• Education Required:University degree in the field of education and/or State of Oregon requirements for a teaching license.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required: State of Oregon Teaching License appropriate to assignment with Secondary Health and Physical Education Endorsement,Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Check clearance, First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates is required in some assignments.

• Plans for instruction for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress