Spanish / English Language Arts / Social Studies Teacher 2024-25 – Judson Middle

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Application Deadline

7/15/2024 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

6/17/2024

Contact

Kimberly Casas

503-399-3061

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

50,011 – 98,436 Annually

Length of Work Year

192

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Description / Essential Elements:

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Spanish Teacher:

Primary Function

Instructs classes so that students develop individual skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the assigned language, and an understanding of the related culture(s).

Responsible to

Building Principal or Designee.

Assigned Responsibilities

1. Uses planned sequences of instruction–including devised drills and activities–so that students acquire skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the assigned language.
2. Teaches students to converse so that they can carry on a conversation in the foreign language.
3. Teaches students to use correct pronunciation, inflection, and intonation.
4. Teaches students to read and write the assigned language with accuracy and ease.
5. Teaches students in such a way as to enhance their knowledge of basic English skills.
6. Teaches the students to know and appreciate the culture(s) germane to the target language.
7. Includes in the instructional format materials and activities leading students to discover how the study of a foreign language relates to careers.
8. Recommends appropriate placement which will encourage students to continue their study of the language.
9. Selects materials and activities appropriate for the instructional and maturity level of the students.
10. Identifies, diagnoses, and prescribes remediation for individual and group problems in use of the language.
11. Ensures that the assigned language is used as much as possible during the class period.
12. Ensures that instructional activities and materials are clearly related to District, school, and department goals and objectives.
13. Organizes content and activities so that learning objectives are recognizable to the student and other observers.
14. Provides instruction using designated instructional materials in prescribed District format.
15. Establishes and maintains an orderly and supportive classroom environment in which students are actively participating and show respect for one another and for the teacher.
16. Maximizes time when students are paying attention and working on tasks directly related to subject matter.
17. Conducts interesting and well-paced classes using a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and materials.
18. Gives clear instructions and makes sure students understand what to do before undertaking assignments.
19. Assesses, keeps track of, and provides feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
20. Ensures that materials and equipment are properly used, maintained, and stored, and that inventory records when requested are accurate and current.
21. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
22. Uses a grading system that is consistent, fair, and supportable.
23. Participates cooperatively on school, area, and District-wide activities.
24. Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with building administrators and staff–cooperating to resolve problems in a professional manner.
25. Follows specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and District.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Oregon Teaching Certificate valid for assignment.
2. Speaks and writes the target language fluently with acceptable pronunciation, intonation, and stress.
3. Conduct classes using techniques based on modified audio-lingual-visual concepts.
4. Manage such language laboratories as are available, and operate a variety of A.V. equipment.

English Teacher:

Primary Function

Instructs English classes so that students develop skills in reading, writing, spelling, and oral communication.

Responsible to

Building Principal or Designee.

Assigned Responsibilities

1. Uses a variety of discussion skills to encourage class participation.
2. Organizes content and skills so that learning objectives are recognizable to the student and other observers.
3. Identifies students needing remediation for listening, speaking, reading, or writing.
4. Matches activities and materials to individual and group skills and needs.
5. Uses planned course statements for the development of composition, oral communication, and/or literature sequences as appropriate in teaching assignment. 
6. Ensures that instructional activities and materials are clearly related to District, school, and department goals and objectives.
7. Provides instruction based on designated materials.
8. Establishes and maintains an orderly and supportive classroom environment in which students are actively participating and show respect for one another and for the teacher.
9. Maximizes time when students are paying attention and working on tasks directly related to the subject matter.
10. Conducts interesting and well-paced classes using a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and materials.
11. Makes sure students understand what to do before undertaking assignments.
12. Assesses, keeps track of, and provides feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
13. Uses a grading system that is consistent, fair, and supportable.
14. Ensures that materials and equipment are properly used, maintained, and stored, and that inventory records when requested are accurate and current.
15. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
16. Participates cooperatively on school, area, and District-wide activities.
17. Follows specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and District.

Additional Responsibilities As Assigned

Competitive Speech

1. Administers and supervises a comprehensive speech program.
2. Provides and encourages variant student experiences in speech competition.
3. Maintains records and plans budget for speech tournaments.

Drama

1. Selects and produces plays suitable for public performance.
2. Cooperates with others in use of building facilities.
3. Supervises students during rehearsals and performances.
4. Maintains records and plans budget for drama activities.

Publications

1. Administers and supervises a comprehensive publication program.
2. Reviews student materials prior to publication.
3. Collaborates with others on publication matters of mutual concern.
4. Maintains records and plans budget for publications.

Written Composition

1. Provides evidence of student growth in both mechanics and expression.
2. Varies writing assignments to give students an understanding of different styles and forms.
3. Encourages development of individual voice and response to varying audiences.
4. Understands the requirements of the District Measures of Student Learning/Outcome (MSO) in writing.
5. Participates in scoring of District MSO in writing.

Literature

1. Includes selections from variant ethnic groups.
2. Adjusts the reading requirements of the literature in relationship to student reading level. 
3. Requires frequent written compositions during the teaching of literature.

Reading

1. Utilizes District adopted instructional materials.
2. Plans and provides for direct instruction toward mastery of the designated learner objectives for each reading class.
3. Administers tests to students to determine correct placement, to assess student instructional needs, to assess student mastery of instructional objectives, to determine eligibility for high school graduation, and to determine mastery of the minimum skills objectives in reading.
4. Supports the concept of minimum skills attainment in reading for all students.
5. Participates in the continuing development of the MSO Reading Test and the scoring of the MSO Reading Test.
6. Participates in the continuing development of the secondary reading program.
7. Seeks out and participates in staff development activities.
8. Participates in the regularly scheduled meetings with the secondary reading teachers.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Oregon Teaching Certificate valid for assignment.
2. Working knowledge of language arts skills at the senior high level.
3. Speak and write articulately.

Social Studies Teacher:

Primary Function

Instructs classes in social studies so that students understand and apply knowledge and reasoning skills to the examination of social issues.

Responsible to

Building Principal or Designee.

Assigned Responsibilities

1. Uses a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to the teaching of facts, concepts, and generalizations.
2. Designs or selects and uses planned sequences of instruction to develop student understanding of factual background material, social studies, concepts, and generalizations, as well as critical reasoning and discussion skills.
3. Establishes and maintains an orderly and supportive classroom where students show respect for one another and the teacher and are free to develop a questioning attitude.
4. Conducts classroom discussions which proceed with direction and encourages students to examine and draw conclusions and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry.
5. Uses various questioning techniques which lead students to higher levels of thinking, including analyzing, synthesizing, hypothesizing, and the testing of hypotheses and value judgments.
6. Maintains an atmosphere of intellectual integrity by encouraging the consideration of differing points of view in treating various topics and issues.
7. Develops an understanding of the contribution of ethnic groups to American culture.
8. Maximizes time when students are paying attention and working on tasks directly related to the subject matter.
9. Makes sure students understand what they are supposed to do before undertaking assignments.
10. Assesses, keeps track of, and provides feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
11. Identifies, diagnoses, and prescribes remediation for problems in understanding and applying concepts and generalizations.
12. Matches activities and materials to individual and group skills and needs.
13. Ensures that instructional activities and materials are clearly related to district, school, and department goals and objectives.
14. Uses a grading system that is consistent, fair, and supportable.
15. Provides instruction, utilizing the course of study and textbooks adopted by the District Board of Education.
16. Ensures that material and equipment are properly used, maintained and stored, and that inventory records, when requested, are accurate and current.
17. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
18. Participates cooperatively on school, area, and district-wide activities.
19. Follows specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and district.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Oregon Teaching Certificate valid for assignment.
2. College course work in American history, government, geography, economics, and specialization in at least one social science or world history.

Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information Start date: August 27, 2024 Type: Licensed FTE: 1.0 total Status: Permanent Salary is prorated based on FTE: $50,111 – $98,436 Application Procedure: Apply online Comments and Other Information Start date: August 27, 2024 Type: Licensed FTE: 1.0 total Status: Permanent Salary is prorated based on FTE: $50,111 – $98,436 Application Procedure: Apply online

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