.5 FTE Physical Education Teacher - Cascade Middle School - Regular

Bend-La Pine Schools; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bend-La Pine Schools is seeking a Classroom Teacher to motivate and guide student learning in a dynamic environment. The teacher will deliver prescribed instruction, ensure student safety, and foster intellectual and personal growth under the site administrator’s supervision.

The role emphasizes equity, continuous assessment, collaboration with colleagues, and ongoing professional development to support student achievement and well-being in Bend, Oregon classrooms.

Qualifications

• Current concepts and standards for curriculum development and implementation.
• Ability to assess student needs and progress.
• Effective communication with students, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Identify the needs of individual students by ongoing assessment.
• Plan instruction based on identified needs and writing instructional plans.
• Manage the classroom to create optimal learning conditions.
• Evaluate student progress and communicate findings to families and school leaders.
• Supervise students and coordinate with educational assistants as needed.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Effective communication

Assessment techniques

Engaging instruction

Professional collaboration

Job description

Bend, Oregon 97703

Bend-La Pine Schools is committed to the principle of equity. Equity supersedes the notion of equality, where all are treated the same. Pursuing equity requires the removal of barriers and the promotion of inclusive practices so that all students fully benefit. The principle of equity will inform all BLS policies, regulations, programs, operations, practices, and resource allocations.

Brief Description

Bend-La Pine Schools is committed to the principle of equity. Equity supersedes the notion of equality, where all are treated the same. Pursuing equity requires the removal of barriers and the promotion of inclusive practices so that all students fully benefit. The principle of equity will inform all BLS policies, regulations, programs, operations, practices, and resource allocations.

Position Title: CLASSROOM TEACHER

Reports To: Site Administrator

Job Definition

The Classroom Teacher will motivate, assist and guide the learning of students, including their prescribed instruction, discipline, safety and health while under the supervision of the school. The Classroom Teacher will also lead each student toward the fulfillment of his / her potential for intellectual, physical, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation by providing appropriate instruction to each student. The Classroom Teacher reports to the school principal.

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies the needs of individual students by continuous assessment of their abilities.
• Uses identified student needs to plan instruction.
• Writes instructional plans.
• Uses a variety of appropriate methods and materials to implement instructional plans.
• Manages the classroom to create the optimum learning conditions.
• Makes appropriate application of learning theory to meet the needs of students.
• Evaluates and reports student progress.
• Assists with the planning and conduction of parent conferences.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Provides plans for and supervises educational assistants.
• Supervises students in and out of the classroom.
• Initiates and maintains communication with colleagues.
• Assists in the assessment of building level needs and the planning required to meet those needs.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees as directed.
• Fulfills all appropriate responsibilities assigned to the Classroom Teacher.
• Fulfills other related duties as assigned or assumed.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily indoors in a classroom setting, with occasional outdoor supervision, school activities, or field trips. The position requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and frequent movement throughout the instructional space. The role may involve lifting, carrying, or moving instructional materials or equipment consistent with assigned duties.

The employee may be exposed to moderate noise levels and a range of student behaviors while managing classroom dynamics. Participation in meetings, school events, conferences, professional responsibilities, and activities outside the regular instructional day may be required, consistent with the Bend Education Association/Bend-La Pine Schools Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The role requires sustained attention, instructional decision-making, classroom management, and ongoing communication with students, families, and colleagues. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge

• Current concepts, methods and procedures for curriculum development and implementation.
• Laws, rules, policies and trends regarding instruction.
• Evaluation techniques.
• Essential Learning Skills and Common Curriculum Goals.
• Human development and learning.
• Behavior management techniques.
• Communication techniques.
• Computer technology.
• School district policies and procedures.

Skills And Abilities

• Develop appropriate curriculum.
• Interpret and comply with laws, rules and policies.
• Evaluate student needs and progress.
• Implement competency-based instruction.
• Make appropriate application of learning principles.
• Maintain acceptable student behavior.
• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues and students.
• Read, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Apply an understanding of English, reading, spelling, mathematics and other subjects as related to the position.
• Deal with students, teachers, administrators, supervisor, and the public in a pleasant and courteous manner.
• Learn the operation of computers and other equipment used in the work, as required by the position.
• Accurately transfer, record and convey information, materials, and money as required by the position.
• Verbalize concepts and to communicate effectively in person and over the phone using a pleasant and well-modulated voice.
• Establish and maintain accurate record keeping systems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, administrators, co-workers, supervisor, and the public.
• Make mathematical calculations accurately.