Dual Language Immersion Middle School Teacher - School Year
Company: Corvallis School District
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
FTE: 1.0
FLSA Status: Licensed - Professional
Contract Status: Regular/Probationary
Start Date: 2022-23 School Year
Calendar: 191 Work Days
Salary: $45,131- $86,621 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 for next school year,
earliest review of applications will be February 19, 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.
* Language arts and social studies endorsement desired.
* Proof of COVID Vaccine Required
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