Athena-Weston School District

Position Description

Position:  Middle School Teacher - multiple subjects

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instructional activities consistent with building and adopted state curriculum and Common Core Standards.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Establish and maintain a standard of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe and productive learning environment.
5. 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.
6. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with grade level team members and other staff, administrators, parents/legal guardians, support groups, and community members.
7. 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