TEMPORARY High School Social Studies Teacher

TUALATIN HIGH SCHOOL; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Tualatin High School in Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J seeks a Temporary High School Social Studies Teacher to cover a 1.0 FTE assignment through approximately January 29, 2027.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with a valid Oregon Social Studies teaching license, the ability to follow district lesson plans, manage a classroom, assess students, and collaborate with staff while maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Valid state teaching license with Social Studies endorsement.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and adjust to a variety of subject areas and grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans provided by the regular teacher or school administration.
• Prepare and deliver instructional activities aligned to state standards and district curriculum.
• Provide clear directions and maintain instructional flow for students.
• Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
• Uphold school and district expectations for student behavior and engagement.
• Supervise students during assigned instructional and non-instructional times.
• Administer quizzes, tests, or assignments as directed by the teacher or school administration.
• Collect and return student work for grading or review by the regular teacher.
• Record attendance and maintain basic classroom documentation.
• Communicate with school staff regarding student needs, progress, and concerns.

Skills

Lesson planning & execution

Classroom management

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

State teaching license with Social Studies endorsement

Job description

TEMPORARY High School Social Studies Teacher

TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J TUALATIN HIGH SCHOOL - Tualatin, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5961908
Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 7:0 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

*************This position is a temporary contract through approx.January 29th, 2027********************

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: TEMPORARYHigh School Social Studies Teacher

JOB GROUP: Licensed

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

FTE:1.0

GENERAL DUTIES SUMMARY:

Secondary teachers provide instruction to an assigned classroom 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Support

• Implement lesson plans provided by the regular teacher or school administration.
• When needed, prepare and deliver instructional activities aligned to state standards and district curriculum.
• Provide clear directions and maintain instructional flow for students.

Classroom Management

• Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
• Uphold school and district expectations for student behavior and engagement.
• Supervise students during assigned instructional and non-instructional times.

Assessment & Recordkeeping

• Administer quizzes, tests, or assignments as directed by the teacher or
• Collect and return student work for grading or review by the regular teacher.
• Record attendance and maintain basic classroom documentation.

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate with school staff regarding student needs, progress, and concerns.
• Follow guidance from administrators, department heads, and colleagues to ensure consistency of instruction.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and alignment with district policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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 a non-judgmental attitude towards the students, staff, and program
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Valid state teaching license withSocial Studiesendorsement
• Ability to follow lesson plans and adjust to a variety of subject areas and grade levels.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 provisions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J and Tigard-Tualatin Education Association.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

Position Type: Full Time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Economics

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rebecca Ramirez-Larson , Associate Principal
• TUALATIN HIGH SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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