Dual Language Immersion Middle School Teacher (Temporary, Linus Pauling Middle School)

Company: TrulyHired
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: January 9, 2022

Job Description:

FTE: 1.0FLSA Status: Licensed - ProfessionalContract Status: Temporary Postion due to late start in the yearStart Date: As soon as possibleCalendar: 191 Work DaysSalary: $44,246- $84,566 with benefits Retirement Contribution: Corvallis School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. Upon eligibility, the district contributes 6% of an employee's salary to their Individual Account Program (IAP). Eligibility is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.Note: This position is open until filled with earliest review of applications on January 10, 2022.Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to instruct and supervise a diverse group of students by establishing a positive, respectful learning environment, providing ample and varied learning opportunities and promoting high standards of performance for all students regardless of their background and developmental levels.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-000 to 584-020-045). The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.

• Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity.
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Establish clear objectives and create long- and short-range plans for instruction to meet needs, abilities and interests of students.
• Develop and carry out clear, organized, sequential lessons and learning activities suitable for students' developmental levels and aligned with instructional objectives.
• Vary and pace classroom strategies to accommodate different learning styles, actively involve students and maximize student engagement in meaningful learning.
• Use current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development to design and adapt individual/group academic and behavior/social programs in all school settings.
• Diagnose the instructional needs of all students and devise appropriate learning activities for each student.
• Implement district and state curriculum standards and ensure that instructional activities are clearly related to district/state curriculum standards.
• Assure that every student has ample opportunity to demonstrate proficiency with district and state standards.
• Use a variety of approaches to assess, record and provide feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
• Participate in development and implementation of individual student plans (e.g., IEP, 504).
• Assume responsibility for adapting and modifying classroom instruction for students identified as needing specialized instruction.
• Work as part of the school team to fully implement Response to Intervention (RTI).
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations.
• Work collaboratively with school personnel in meeting diverse social and academic needs of students.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all students and with parents/guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, reinforce individual school's plan for positive behavior support, develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and utilize effective, proactive behavior management skills in all school settings.
• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Assume responsibility for assigned duties, e.g., hall, lunchroom duty.
• Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities.
• Train and act as lead worker for Educational Assistants.
• Reflect upon own teaching performance and accept and utilize supervisory suggestions and feedback.
• Take primary responsibility for pursuing and evaluating own professional growth.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and district inservice meetings.
• Participate in activities that are related to school functions and/or the education process that occur outside the regular workday, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Valid Oregon teacher's license with appropriate subject area endorsement and grade level authorization. Must be highly qualified or able to become highly qualified in area assigned according to NCLB laws.
  • Understanding of human growth and development patterns, learning theory and brain research.
  • Content knowledge in subject areas taught.
  • Familiarity with a variety of age appropriate instructional, assessment and classroom management strategies that reflect current research on best practices.
  • Familiarity with state standards and curriculum frameworks for middle school grade levels.
  • Knowledge and experience with differentiated instruction.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of state and federal education laws and of student and staff rights.
  • Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
  • Ability to effectively manage and supervise students and their work.
  • Ability to direct the work of other staff members.
  • Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire, may be required.
  • Proof of COVID Vaccine Required
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      • 1555 SW 35th Street
      • Corvallis,Oregon 97333
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