Teacher, Elementary; District Wide 1.0 FTE; Probationary

Ashland-School-District; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland-School-District is seeking an Elementary Teacher (1.0 FTE, probationary) to join our district-wide team. The position reports to the Principal and is based in Ashland, Oregon.

Salary is determined by the licensed salary schedule for 2025-2026, with the 2026-27 schedule to be determined. The Teacher will promote successful learning for students, maintain professional relations with staff and families, and collaborate with educators to provide equitable, high-quality instruction aligned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; teaching experience preferred.
• Valid Oregon teaching license with Elementary Multiple Subjects endorsement.
• Commitment to equity and engaging diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Promote high-level achievement relative to individual student abilities.
• Implement techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities.
• Organize instruction with clearly defined objectives and outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback and documentation of student progress.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff, parents and students.
• Collaborate with professional educators to ensure equitable access to instruction.

Skills

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Equity & inclusion

Classroom management

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Oregon teaching license

Elementary endorsement (Multiple Subjects)

Job description

Position Title

Teacher; Elementary; 1.0 FTE; District Wide; Probationary

Reports To

Principal

Evaluated By

Principal

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary

Based on licensed salary schedule (2025-2026 salary schedule; 2026-27 salary schedule to be determined.)

Job Summary

The Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordancewithDistrictpoliciesandtermsoftheteachercontract.TheTeacheralsomaintainsacooperative relationship with staff, parents, and students.The Teacher collaborates with our professional educators, promoting a culture of continuous learning for all students, and ensuring students have equitable access to high quality and culturally relevant instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Promotehighlevelsofachievementinrelationtoindividualstudentabilities.
• Implementtechniquesandmethodologiesappropriatetostudentabilities.
• Utilizecurrentandrelevantsubjectmatterineducation.
• Demonstrateknowledgeofandabilitytouseresearch-basedprinciplesofeffectiveinstruction.
• Organizeinstructionusinglearningobjectiveswithclearlydefinedstudentoutcomes.
• Employteachingstrategiescongruentwithplannedstudentoutcomes.
• Selectteachingstrategiesemphasizingstudentinvolvementandengagement.
• Monitorstudentlearningandpaceinstructionaccordingly.
• Developandmaintainanenvironmentconducivetoeffectivestudentlearning.
• Provideclear,unbiasedclassroombehavioralexpectations.
• Ensurestudentsunderstandcoursegoalsandacademicexpectations.
• Provideforthehealthandsafetyofstudentsinallinstructionalsettings.
• Preparedailylessonplansandprovideinstructionpredicatedoncoursegoalsandobjectives.
• Implementandcommunicateappropriatestandards-basedgradingpractices.
• Modelpersonalbehaviorsofhonesty,fairness,courtesyandconsideration.
• Maintainacooperativerelationshipwithadministration,staff,students,andparents.
• Shareappropriateinformationwithparentsandwithotherstaffmembers.
• Workcollaborativelyinprofessionallearningcommunitiestoprovidedocumentationof students' progress.
• Providetimelyandaccuratefeedback/documentationtostudents,parents,and,asappropriate,colleaguesand administrators.
• Cultivateandmodelarespectfulworkingandlearningenvironment.
• AnnuallypasstheDistrict'srequiredonlinetrainingbytheDistrict'sassigneddue-date.
• Followsiteand/orDistrictprotocolforreportingabsences.
• UtilizetheDistrict'selectronicsystemsandapplicationsrelatedtothejob.
• Maintainappropriaterecordsofstudentperformancewithindistrictapprovedgradingsystem.
• Exhibitpersonalinteresttoencouragestudentinterestinthesubjectarea.
• Maintainanongoingpersonalprogramofprofessionalgrowthanddevelopment.
• Developandimplementannuallyanapprovedplanforprofessionalgrowthanddevelopment.
• ParticipateinDistrictsponsoredin-serviceofferingsappropriatetoassignment.
• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Attend work regularly and is punctual.
• Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date.
• While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
• Professionally represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. We expect every employee to offer their services wherever and whenever necessary, to ensure the meeting of school and district goals.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Education and Experience: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Previous successful teaching experience preferred.

License/Certification: A valid and current State of Oregon (or reciprocal state) Teaching license (TSP C approved) with an Elementary Multiple Subjects endorsement.

Leadership: Demonstrated commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of diverse student populations. Interpersonal Skills: Values and ensures inclusion of all voices; focus on resolving conflict; listening without interrupting; remains calm and open to others in tense or difficult situations.

Technology: General skills and knowledge of computer usage and the ability to learn, understand, and use various software systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to communicate with others, including understanding and being understood. While much of the work will be completed in an office or classroom environment, the employee will need to move between buildings and throughout the District. This position requires use of various digital systems, software, and hardware for communication, budgeting, and compliance. This position will require some travel outside the District.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Values

The District is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. ASD is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service. Ashland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Note

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.