Lost River Jr./Sr. High/Merrill Elementary/Malin Elementary School Band/Music Teacher - Temporary

Lost River High School; Merrill (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lost River Jr./Sr. High School and Merrill Elementary/Malin Elementary School are seeking a Health Education teacher for a temporary assignment starting immediately.

The role requires planning, organizing, and implementing a developmentally appropriate health education program in line with Oregon Education Standards and district policies. The position emphasizes safety, compliance with district health protocols, and collaboration with school teams to promote students’ health and readiness to

Qualifications

• Health education knowledge aligned to Oregon standards.
• Ability to create developmentally appropriate lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement health education curriculum across grade levels.
• Ensure safety and district policy compliance.
• Coordinate with district and school staff on program delivery.
• Maintain records and contribute to program assessment.

Job description

Lost River Jr./Sr. High/Merrill Elementary/Malin Elementary School Band/Music Teacher - Temporary

Job Details

Job ID: 5944202

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Function: To plan, organize and implement a developmentally appropriate Health Education program as designed by the Oregon Health Educational Standards in conjunction with the policies of the Klamath County School District. The goal of a comprehensive Health Education program is to promote healthful living and discourage healthrisk behaviors. School health programs can help ensure that students are fit, healthy, and ready to learn every day. Physical ability to adhere to OSHA and district safety regulations. Work within the district’s communicable disease control plan (blood borne pathogens) and be aware of the existence and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals as identified on the MSDS sheets. This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• DOMAIN 1: Planning and Preparation
• 1a Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
• Content knowledge
• Prerequisite relationships
• Content pedagogy
• 1b Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
• Child development
• Learning process
• Special needs
• Student skills, knowledge, and proficiency
• Interests and cultural heritage
• 1c Setting Instructional Outcomes
• Value, sequence, and alignment
• Clarity
• Balance
• Suitability for diverse learners
• 1d Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources
• For classroom
• To extend content knowledge
• For students
• 1e Designing Coherent Instruction
• Learning activities
• Instructional materials and resources
• Instructional groups
• Lesson and unit structure
• 1f Designing Student Assessments
• Congruence with outcomes
• Criteria and standards
• Formative assessments
• Use for planning
• DOMAIN 2: The Classroom Environment
• 2a Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
• Teacher interaction with students
• Student interaction with students
• 2b Establishing a Culture for Learning
• Importance of content
• Expectations for learning and achievement
• Student pride in work
• 2c Managing Classroom Procedures
• Instructional groups
• Transitions
• Materials and supplies
• Non-instructional duties
• Supervision of volunteers and paraprofessionals
• 2d Managing Student Behavior
• Expectations
• Monitoring behavior
• Response to misbehavior
• 2e Organizing Physical Space
• Safety and accessibility
• Arrangement of furniture and resources
• DOMAIN 3: Instruction
• 3a Communicating With Students
• Expectations for learning
• Directions and procedures
• Explanations of content
• Use of oral and written language
• 3b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
• Quality of questions
• Discussion techniques
• Student participation
• 3c Engaging Students in Learning
• Activities and assignments
• Student groups
• Instructional materials and resources
• Structure and pacing
• 3d Using Assessment in Instruction
• Assessment criteria
• Monitoring of student learning
• Feedback to studentsStudent self-assessment and monitoring
• 3e Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
• Lesson adjustment
• Response to students
• Persistence
• DOMAIN 4: Professional Responsibilities
• 4a Reflecting on Teaching
• Accuracy
• Use in future teaching
• 4b Maintaining Accurate Records
• Student completion of assignments
• Student progress in learning
• Non-instructional records
• 4c Communicating with Families
• About instructional program
• About individual students
• Engagement of families in instructional program
• 4d Participating in a Professional Community
• Relationships with colleagues
• Participation in school projects
• Involvement in culture of professional inquiry
• Service to school
• 4e Growing and Developing Professionally
• Enhancement of content knowledge / pedagogical skill
• Receptivity to feedback from colleagues
• Service to the profession
• 4f Showing Professionalism
• Integrity/ethical conduct
• Service to students
• Advocacy
• Decision-making
• Compliance with school/district regulations

Additional Functions

• 1. Upon request, assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• 2. Takes precautions to provide for the health and safety of all students.
• 3. Takes precautions to secure and protect District material, equipment, and facilities.
• 4. Participates in activities which are related to school functions and/or the educative process which occur outside the regular school day, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• 5. Pursue continuous professional growth.
• 6. Adheres to all standards established by Teachers Standards and Practices Commissions for Competent and Ethical Educator.
• 7. Adhere to all Oregon Administrative Rules related to licensed educators.
• 8. Maintain appropriate licenses and training hours as required.
• 9. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• 10. Other duties as assigned.

Position will be at Lost River Jr./Sr. High School and Merrill and Malin Elemenary Schools.

This is a temporary position.

Position Type: Temporary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jana Dunlea , Principal
• Lost River High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]