Temporary 5th Grade Teacher

TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% employee PERS contribution

Job summary

TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J's James Templeton Elementary School in Tigard, OR seeks a Temporary 5th Grade Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction under the district curriculum. The 1.0 FTE position runs through December 18, 2026, with a 190-day work year and competitive salary based on experience.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Education, an Oregon Teaching Certificate with Elementary Multiple Subjects endorsement, and strong collaboration, communication, and classroom management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Holds an Oregon Teaching Certificate with Elementary Multiple Subjects endorsement.
• Familiar with district curriculum and standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes following District approved curriculum.
• Conduct conferences and communicate with parents as necessary.
• Follow District standards including reporting concerns and infractions.
• Collaborate with building administrator and grade-level teams.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management techniques.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Education

Conferences with parents

Classroom management

Collaboration with staff

Oregon standards familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Oregon Teaching Certificate

Elementary Multiple Subjects endorsement

Job description

Temporary 5th Grade Teacher

TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J JAMES TEMPLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Tigard, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J

Job Details

Job ID: 5924689
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

***************This position is a temporary contract through approx. December 18th, 2026****************

Work Year: 190

Bargaining Unit: TTEA

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $53,810- $108,384(Based on 190 day contract- 1.0 FTE)

• Tigard TualatinSchool District pays the 6% employee PERS contribution, upon eligibility.

JOB TITLE: Temporary Elementary Teacher- 5th Grade

JOB GROUP: Licensed

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

FTE:1.0

GENERAL DUTIES SUMMARY:

Classroom teachers provide instruction to their assigned classroom or within their specific area of expertise working with the curriculum designed by the school district. They work directly with students, school staff, building and district administrators to meet the educational goals of the district.

REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following requirements and responsibilities satisfactorily. However, any one employee may not perform all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential requirements and responsibilities of the position

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Teaches classes following District approved curriculum
• Conducts conferences and communicates with parents as necessary
• Follows District standards including reporting concerns, abuse and infractions of student handbook policies
• Works effectively and collaborates with the building administrator and work team or grade level
• Demonstrates effective classroom management techniques
• Understand and complies with Oregon Teacher’s Stands of Competent and Ethical Performance

QUALIFICATIONS

The essential qualifications of the position are listed below. They include the requisite skill, experience and education for the assignments in this classification. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position

Must possess the mental and physical skills and abilities of/to:

• Make some independent judgments within prescribed policies and procedures
• Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
• Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively
• Possess the characteristics and understanding to be an effective member of an educational support team
• Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established time lines.
• Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring the exercise of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches
• Maintain a confidential, non-preferential manner an non-judgmental attitude towards the students, staff, and program
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Oregon Teaching Certificate
• Elementary Multiple Subjects endorsement

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Talk and hear
• Stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally climbing or balancing
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.
• Specific abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the majority of the work day is spent indoors.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the TTEA-OEA bargaining agreement and Board policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Terms and conditions of employment are established by the TTEA-OEA bargaining agreement.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of responsibility, skill, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements, the administrations reserve the right to modify, and or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

Position Type: Temporary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rory Moore , Principal
• JAMES TEMPLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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