Teacher - Middle School, Social Studies

Gresham-Barlow School District 10J; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Teacher - Middle School, Social Studies (Temporary) JobID: 2979

• Date Posted:
  1/14/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Dexter McCarty Middle School
  
  
• Date Available:
  02/03/2025
  
  

Posting Date: January 14, 2025
Start Date: February 3, 2025
Contract: 90 Contract days, Temporary Contract 2024-2025 School Year Only
FTE: 1.0
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com

Qualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with Foundational Social Studies or Social Studies PK-12 endorsement, and current First Aid Card.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse communities.

Job Summary:

The job of "8th Grade Social Studies Teacher - Middle School" is done for the purpose of developing students' academic skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Job Functions:

• Help each pupil develop competence in subject matter skills; motivate each pupil to apply understanding and skills in the solution of problems; develop good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
• Teach courses to secondary pupils utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids.
• Demonstrate concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
• Provide opportunities for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Design learning activities that relate the subject area to the physical world.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluate each pupil's progress in knowledge and skills, and prepare progress reports. May prepare letters of recommendation for scholarships, college applications, etc.
• Perform basic attendance accounting and business services as required.
• May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other paraprofessionals.
• Communicate with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
• Identify pupil needs, and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the District, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Select and requisition books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies and maintain required inventory records.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school and/or on a District level. May teach under modular or flexible scheduling plans.
• Share in the sponsorship of student activities, and participate in faculty committees.

Essential Job Requirements – Qualifications:

• Experience Required:
  • Prior job-related experience.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
  • Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
  • Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
  • Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision.
• Education Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree.
• Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required:
  • Teaching Credential for the appropriate level of instruction and/or subjects.
  • Highly Qualified Status for assignment.
  • Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certificates.

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities, or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER