JOB SUMMARY:

Provide classroom, targeted Spanish bilingual instruction for migrant and Title IA and LEP students in language arts and math; manage educational assistants and student interns; maintain classroom discipline; conduct standardized pre and post testing; align curriculum with grade level standards’ analyze student performance test results and create curriculum and use online programs to help students reach grade standards; implement GLAD and/or ELD strategies with support from colleagues and director, work in PLC’s; prepare student presentation for closing ceremony; and communicate with parents as needed. Assist students in the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, physical, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. Commitment to attending all staff in-service meetings.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  Knowledge of: Understanding of social and cultural issues affecting migrant students and their families.; knowledge of specific curriculum content for subject area.  Skilled in: lesson plan development, implementation of learning activities, behavior management, assessment, and teaching to individual student skill levels.  Ability to: Demonstrated ability in classroom organization and behavior management; communicate orally and in writing and build relationships with students, parents, and staff.  Ability to communicate with Spanish speaking students and parents preferred.

Experience:  Successful experience teaching migrant, Title IA AND Title III students. Technology skills and GLAD and/or other sheltered instruction training. Spanish proficient in reading, writing, and speaking. Preference given to bilingual candidates.

Education:  Completion of a higher education Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in education/ teaching.

Certification Required:  A valid teaching license issued by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission with proper ESOL and K-5 endorsements.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times as designated.
  2. Plan a program of study that meets the interests, needs, and abilities of the students and follow established curriculum as written by the district and the state.
  3. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
  4. Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the supervisor.
  5. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent within the limitations of the location and resources provided by the district.
  6. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of the students.
  7. Cooperate with other members of the staff.
  8. Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required.
  9. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
  10. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules of the school and district.
  11. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and maintain such records as required by law and district policy.
  12. Take all reasonable precautions to provide for the health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
  13. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Language Skills:  Ability to read English and comprehend complex technical language.  Ability to write memoranda, correspondence, lessons plans, reports, and student achievement summaries in English.  Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations.

 

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy. 

 

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed, but basic, written, or oral instructions in English.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Other Skills and Abilities:  Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor(s), staff, students, parents, and community.

 

Physical Demands:  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 frequently required to walk and may be continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee may be required to sit at a desk and use a computer for long periods of time.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

 

Works in a school environment.  Able to use a telephone, operate a computer, and use other office equipment.  Able to drive to other program sites and meetings.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year in accordance with negotiated agreement between licensed teachers and the district.

 

CLASSIFICATION/LOCATION:

Licensed, temporary summer position at Edwards Elementary School.

 

HOURS/DAYS:  

7.5 hours/day (8:00 – 3:30) for 18days

Monday – Thursday July 8, 2024 through August 2, 2024, plus 16 hrs for PD/prep BASED ON ENROLLMENT AND GRANT FUNDING. 

 

SALARY: Per diem paid by timesheet

 

The information contained in this job description for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar. Positions and additional duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be made. Newberg Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Actively Seeks Minority Applicants.The District complies with Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Requirements Applicants who best meet the requirements of the position will be invited for an interview.