JOB SUMMARY

To provide instruction based on district curriculum and the district strategic plan which will allow students to reach their potential for intellectual, physical, emotional and psychological growth and maturation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following.  Employees in this position must be able to perform with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks.

 Other duties may be assigned.

1. Plans and implements a program of study following state and district goals/curriculum that as much as possible meets the individual needs and development of students.
2. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all instructional units, projects and lessons to communicate these goals and objectives to students.
3. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning with the resources provided by the District.
4. Establishes and clarifies acceptable standards for student behavior and demonstrates effective classroom management skills.
5. Diagnoses the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribes appropriate learning activities for each student.
6. Evaluates each student’s growth routinely and develops instructional plans for the future.
7. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
8. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and attendance.
9. Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior.
10. Maintains accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations.
11. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by law and District policy.
12. Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
13. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning District curriculum and instructional methods, goals and objectives.
14. Takes reasonable precautions to provide for health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, materials and facilities.
15. Satisfactorily performs teaching responsibilities and continually evaluates and reappraises professional performance using District guidelines. Assumes the responsibility for seeking help and advice and takes full responsibility for demonstrating professional growth and needed improvement.
16. Serves as a role model to students in the areas of appearance, actions, behaviors and interpersonal interactions with peers.
17. Provides academic modifications for special needs students.
18. Attends meetings and serves on committees as directed.
19. Directs and assigns activities of assigned instructional assistants, volunteers and other para-professionals.
20. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, parents and staff.
21. Act as a friendly ambassador of the Mt. Angel School District.
22. Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following.  Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Attends in-service trainings.
2. Attends staff meetings.
3. Substitutes for other teachers, as necessary.
4. Reports issues to authorities as necessary, animal control, suspicious activity etc.

                            Benefits include: District-paid premium for medical and dental HSA-compliant plans. District contributes                                $2000 to HSA annually for full-time employees.

CONTRACT DAYS: 192

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Oregon Teaching License required
• Previous AVID experience or training preferred
• Proficient Spanish speakers receive additional salary differential of 2%
• ESOL endorsement preferred

APPLICATION PROCESS:                               

To apply, please submit an online application via the Talented Ed/SchoolSpring website at https://mtangel.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.

A complete application must also contain the following:

• Letter of interest       
• Resume
• Three current letters of recommendation
• Teaching License (copy)
• Official College transcripts

Only complete applications will be considered.

DEADLINE: Position open until filled. Applications will be screened as they are received and interviews will begin when the District believes it has received sufficient qualified applications.

CONTACT:                                          

Jill Holland, Administrative Assistant

PO Box 1129    

Mt. Angel, Oregon 97362

Phone:  503.845.2345     Fax:  503.845.2789

Mt. Angel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability or Genetic Information.  Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Mt. Angel School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law. Veteran applicants will provide certification of eligibility for preference, in addition to other requested materials.