Stearns Elementary School Teacher - Substitute 26/27 Temporary

Stearns Elementary School; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stearns Elementary School in Klamath Falls, Oregon is seeking a Substitute Teacher for the 26/27 school year on a temporary basis. The role includes implementing instruction per student IEPs, observing and reporting on progress, and coordinating with IEP teams to ensure services comply with district and state guidelines.

The position requires adherence to safety protocols and district policies. Immediate start and flexibility to travel between schools may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality specially designed instruction to students according to student’s IEPs
• Conduct observation and complete reports to determine eligibility in categories measured through response-to-intervention model
• Develop IEPs that are strength-based as well as child centered for overall educational improvement
• Lead IEP team meetings
• Ensure IEPs and service delivery align with district, state, and federal guidelines
• Maintain appropriate data collection and complete progress reports as frequently as progress is monitored in the general education setting
• Maintain schedules for pull-out services for students and paraprofessionals
• Provide educational direction to paraprofessionals for individual and small group instruction
• Contribute productively to the school as a whole
• Assignment may require travel between schools
• Pursue continuous professional growth.
• Adheres to all standards established by Teachers Standards and Practices Commissions for Competent and Ethical Educator.
• Adhere to all Oregon Administrative Rules related to licensed educators.
• Maintain appropriate licenses and training hours as required.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Stearns Elementary School Teacher - Substitute 26/27 Temporary

KLAMATH COUNTY SD Stearns Elementary School - Klamath Falls, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5938130

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This job description applies to elementary, middle, and high school teachers, unless otherwise identified by a specific teaching assignment in an alternate job description. Additional responsibilities and qualifications may be added for a specific position by the supervisor.

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 students
• Student 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. Provide high quality specially designed instruction to students according to student’s IEPs
2. Conduct observation and complete reports to determine eligibility in categories measured through response-tointervention model
3. Develop IEPs that are strength-based as well as child centered for overall educational improvement
4. Lead IEP team meetings
5. Ensure IEPs and service delivery align with district, state, and federal guidelines
6. Maintain appropriate data collection and complete progress reports as frequently as progress is monitored in the general education setting
7. Maintain schedules for pull-out services for students and paraprofessionals
8. Provide educational direction to paraprofessionals for individual and small group instruction
9. Contribute productively to the school as a whole
10. Assignment may require travel between schools
11. Pursue continuous professional growth.
12. Adheres to all standards established by Teachers Standards and Practices Commissions for Competent and Ethical Educator.
13. Adhere to all Oregon Administrative Rules related to licensed educators.
14. Maintain appropriate licenses and training hours as required.
15. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
16. Other duties as assigned.

This is a temporary position.

Position Type: Temporary

Contact Information

• Leighanna Rickman , Principal Elementary Special Programs
• Stearns Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]