Classroom Teacher Elementary (Temporary 4th Grade) at North Marion School District 15

Position SummaryCreate a vibrant learning community for students in an an Elementary Level classroom. Plan organize and implement an instructional program aligned to the Districts Core Values and Mission creating a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and access their chosen path. Establish realtionships with students parents and colleagues to foster a sense of belonging and community.An employee in the North Marion School District joins a community of professionals who embrace the districts mission vision and guiding valuesOur Mission - North Marion learning together to cultivate lifelong growth.Our Vision - Communities engaged and unified in providing all students equitable access to their chosen path.Guiding ValuesCommunity - Diverse cultures rooted in caring and collaborationInnovation and Learning - Through a spirit of curiosity and creativityDiversity - Will be our strength when all voices are valued heard and representedExpectations - High standards with support for all students and staffResponsibility - Each of us is accountable for our words actions and resultsMinimum QualificationsHold current Oregon Teaching License with elementaryendorsement orConditional License acceptable with willingness to work towards elementaryendorsementMust meet all other TSPC license requirements including Background and Criminal History ClearanceDemonstrates high level of communication skills and meets District standards for oral and written language proficiency in English and if applicable in Spanish or RussianKnowledge and clear understanding of the subject and content level Oregon State Standards and ability to provide effective instruction and support to students in their learning of the content.Knowledge and use of Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices aligned with Zarretta Hamonds Ready for Rigor FrameworkSkill in leadership and facilitation including problem solving and conflict resolutionKnowledge of human growth and development at assigned instructional level(s)Knowledge of effective student behavior management methodsAppropriate integration of technology in the learning processUtilizes differentiated and sheltered content instructional strategies and/or English language development strategies to instruct students with varying levels of English language proficiencyAbility to seek professional growth improve classroom instruction and to qualify for certification by following both state and district regulations.Demonstrates support for District Core Values District Mission and District Strategic PlanBelieves all students can learn and holds high expectations for student learningEssential FunctionsTeaches a course of study in one or more subject areas as assigned focusing on state content and performance standards as adopted by the District or approved by the supervisorShows written evidence of preparation for instruction that addresses both short and long-term learning goals including state and District performance standardsProvides developmentally appropriate learning experiences including activities that challenge motivate and actively involve all studentsUses a variety of formal and informal learning assessments to monitor student progress toward achievement of the learning objectives and modify instructional methods and materials as neededDocuments student work and learning progress creates a grading system that is consistent and fair and communicates to students and parents/guardians the level of the students achievement and progress on a regular basisImplements classroom components of individual education plans or other individual learning or behavioral plansAssist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct in the classroom develop rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintain order in the classroom.Utilizes differentiated instructional strategies for a variety of learning styles due to disabilities.Establishes and maintains a positive and respectful learning environment and working relationship with students staff administration parents/guardians and community membersIdentifies and refers students who need additional services and supportEstablish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents/guardians concerning the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned studentsInitiate and maintain ongoing communication with colleagues and administration.Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all assigned studentsEstablishes and maintains a positive and respectful learning environment and working relationship with students staff administration parents/guardians and community membersParticipates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing information and expertise with students colleagues and parents/guardians and serve on staff/district committees as required.Experience and desire to work collaboratively on a Professional Learning Team using a vareity of data to grow professionally and actively seeks out and participates in professional development activities designed to improve professional competenceMaintain and improve professional competence through an ongoing program of reading workshops seminars conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilitiesMaintains accurate complete and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulationsMaintains regular attendance at work and work activities and is punctual in meeting deadlines attending meetings and following schedules.Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration.Ethical ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environmentsMaintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student family colleague or district patron and uses or relays academic social or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involvedFollows all laws District policies rules regulations memos announcements and reasonable requests by proper authorityAdheres to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators.Ability to communicate in a culturally sensitive manner as well as with individuals with different educational backgrounds.Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all assigned studentsSpecial ConsiderationsBilingual Spanish preferred but not requiredESOL endorsement preferred but not requiredExperience withStandards-based instructionHigh yield and research based instructional strategiesStudent centered assessment practices including the on-going feedback loopsDifferentiated teaching strategies and scaffolding techniques for supporting learning needs of all studentsSheltered Instructional strategies like SIOP GLAD SWEL or Constructing Meaning to support the development of academic language and literacyPractices to address issues of equity and access to learning in the classroomEvaluationPerformance will be evaluated in accordance with applicable District Performance Standards and District Policy and Regulations concerning personnel evaluation.Terms of EmploymentPosition is a temporary for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year.North Marion School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin marital status age veteran status familial status genetic information and/or disability of employee with or without reasonable accommodations is able to perform the essential functions of the position. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Computer Operation,EDI,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Teaching,Cordova,Writing Skills Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1