Position Type:
Elementary Teacher

Date Posted:
4/18/2019

Location:
Mountain View Elementary School

Closing Date:
05/10/2019

Elementary Art Teacher

FTE: 0.4
FLSA: Licensed (Professional)
Contract Status: Temporary
State Date: 2019-20 School Year
Calendar: 190-Days

Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to establish a positive, respectful learning environment and to instruct groups of students in music, physical education or art so that students develop understandings, attitudes and fundamental skills that will allow them to actively and safely participate with enthusiasm and enjoyment.

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.Implement district and state curriculum standards and ensure that instructional activities are clearly related to district/state curriculum standards.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.Collaborate with administrators and classroom teachers of assigned buildings to establish workable class schedules that accommodate the needs of each building.Use a variety of approaches to assess students' skills and performance for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and classroom teachers regarding student progress.Assume responsibility for adapting and modifying classroom instruction for students identified as needing specialized instruction.Maintain in good condition and organize for ease of access specialized instructional materials and equipment.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 schools' plans 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 and district policy and administrative regulations.Assume responsibility for assigned duties, e.g., playground, lunchroom duty.Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities.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.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. To view the full job description, please see the attached document.

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 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 behavior management strategies that reflect current research on best practices.Familiarity with state standards and curriculum frameworks for elementary 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.Ability to travel among district facilities as needed, and, if driving, the ability to meet district driving standards.Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire, may be required.

Attachment(s):

• Ele Teacher Specialist Job Description