Certified Teacher - Substitute

Santiam Canyon SD 129J; Mill City (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Santiam Canyon School District is seeking a Certified Teacher - Substitute in Mill City, Oregon. The role focuses on delivering instruction across subjects, maintaining discipline, and supporting student achievement in a classroom setting.

The ideal candidate holds a valid teacher license with subject endorsements, and can manage diverse student needs while collaborating with staff and parents. Salary aligns with district pay scales and benefits as applicable.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or at least one year related experience or training; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds and builds positive teamwork.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English, written and spoken.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Reasoning Ability: Define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions; basic computer skills.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid teaching license and subject endorsements as required by the district.

Responsibilities

• Follow District policies and procedures.
• Create a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Plan studies meeting student needs and abilities.
• Supervise teacher’s aides and instructional materials.
• Instruct students and assign relevant homework; grade work promptly.
• Maintain student records and communicate progress to parents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Language skills

Reasoning ability

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Certified Teacher - Substitute

Santiam Canyon SD 129J District Office - Mill City, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 3179340

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 26, 2019 5:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

This position is responsible for providing education services to a variety of students in a classroom setting. Instructs students, maintains student discipline and is responsible for student academic achievement in a variety of subjects.

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.

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent from four-year college or university or at least one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent strongly preferred. Must be highly qualified under the reauthorized ESEA. Prior successful experience teaching students in a school settingis preferred, but not required.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with and teach students.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquires from students. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, IEP’s, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Bilingual capabilities preferred.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in varying forms and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use, e-mail, internet and word processing software. Ability to type accurately and proficiently.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and of the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of students. Possesses knowledge of effective behavior management methods. Ability to meet time lines and exercise good judgment while working in a dynamic environment.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District including meeting current highly qualified requirements under the reauthorized ESEA. Must have a valid teacher’s license and subject specific endorsement(s) through the Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), CPR/First Aid card and Oregon Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policy(ies) and procedures.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for their assigned teacher’s aide(s).
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Instructs students and assigns relevant homework.
• Grades papers, assignments and assessments promptly and accurately.
• Tests and evaluates students’ abilities and progress. Have knowledge of state standards and testing requirements and the implementation of such tests.
• Prepares report cards and progress reports.
• Facilitates conferences with students and parents.
• Completes required paperwork in specified time and manner.
• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of subject assigned in accordance with students’ needs, District curriculum and state standards.
• Conducts appropriate assessments of students’ work and maintains accurate and regular data on students in areas of attendance, grades and IEP progress, if applicable.
• Supervises students in hallways before, after and between classes, in library, and at specials events.
• Assists administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Informs parents of student progress concerning academic achievement and behavior through conferences, written messages, telephone calls and/or email.
• Promptly reports any serious accident or illness affecting students in the teacher’s charge or any incident which might affect the school, teachers or students therein.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Assesses the accomplishments of student on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by law and by District policy.
• Takes all responsible precautions to provide for health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, materials and facilities.
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff and students.
• Complies with applicable District, state, local and federals laws, rules and regulations.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to educational equity for all students, staff, and patrons of the school system. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person regardless of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, or economic status.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $31.08 to $31.08 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Nichole Cooper , Administrative Secretary
• PO Box 197
• Mill City, Oregon 97360-0197
• Phone: [phone] x321
• Email: [e-mail]