Athena-Weston School District
Position Description
Position: Middle School Language Arts/English Teacher
Application time-line: Open until filled
Start Date: August 24, 2020
Application Procedures: A completed Oregon Statewide Application or apply online at www.athwest.k12.or.us. Include a resume, letter of intention, two letters of reference and transcripts.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The English teacher will create a classroom environment that implements state approved curriculum to provide a positive learning experience for all students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instructional activities consistent with building and adopted state curriculum and Common Core Standards.
- Provide clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of teaching strategies that promote student engagement and interaction to meet the needs of all students.
- Provide on-going assessment and monitor students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals by using quality classroom-based, district and state assessment tools.
- Establish and maintain a standard of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe and productive learning environment.
- Communicate positively and regularly with parents and/or legal guardians in the areas of growth, student progress, and teacher expectations; develop meaningful collaboration between home and school.
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with grade level team members and other staff, administrators, parents/legal guardians, support groups, and community members.
- Collaborate with building and district-wide staff, para-educators, and volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective school program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Valid Oregon State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement.
- Must meet job specific highly qualified standards.
- Prior teaching experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.
- Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students, staff and parents.
- Skill in student management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.
- Must possess a positive attitude about change and an eagerness to implement changes that will enhance student learning.
- Familiarity with Response to Intervention and data driven decisions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with a variety of students, staff, and community in a multicultural and diverse socio-economic setting.
- Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
- Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.
- Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.
- Ability to effectively integrate technology resources into the curriculum.
Licenses/Special Requirements
- Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
- Completed Employment Application/ Background Check.
- Must complete Athena-Weston Schools Safe Schools Training upon hire.
- Must complete Safe Schools and Blood Borne Pathogens Training upon hire.
Salary Range: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement
Athena-Weston School District Teachers Salary Schedule
Address all Inquiries to: Laure Quaresma, Superintendent
laure.quaresma@athwestsd.org
375 S Fifth Street,
Athena, Oregon 97813
541-566-3551 |