Math Teacher - Crook County High School

MATH TEACHER - Start 2024/25 SY

LOCATION:
Crook County High School

START DATE:
August 26, 2024

DAYS & HOURS:
190 days per year; 7.33 hours per day

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled

SALARY:
$45,802 - $85,142 (dependent upon education and experience) May change based on collective bargaining process

COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:
Teacher

Reports To:
Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Teacher is the primary instructional delivery person in the classroom. Student achievement and growth are primarily dependent on the work and efforts of the classroom teacher. The position is demanding, varied and complex. The classroom teacher must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be well trained in content knowledge and teaching strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities have been extracted from Oregon Administrative Rules related to educators. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain appropriate licenses and training hours as required. Multiple endorsements preferred.

Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.

Adhere to all standards established by Teachers Standards and Practices Commissions for Competent and Ethical Educator.

Attend work regularly.

Curriculum and Instruction (OAR 584-#-#)

The competent educator measures success by the progress of each student toward realization of personal potential as a worthy and effective citizen. The competent educator stimulates the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of goals as they are appropriate for each individual.

The competent teacher demonstrates:
Use of state and district adopted curriculum and goals;

Skill in setting instructional goals and objectives expressed as learning outcomes;

Use of current subject matter appropriate to the individual needs of students;

Use of students' growth and development patterns to adjust instruction to individual needs consistent with the number of students and amount of time available; and

Skill in the selection and use of teaching techniques conducive to student learning.

Supervision and Evaluation (OAR 584-#-#)

The competent educator is a student of human behavior and uses this knowledge to provide a climate that is conducive to learning and that respects the rights of all persons without discrimination. The competent educator assumes responsibility for the activities planned and conducted through the district's program, and assists colleagues to do the same. The competent educator gathers relevant information and uses it in the planning and evaluation of instructional activities.

The competent teacher demonstrates:

Multiple ways to assess the academic progress of individual students;

Skill in the application of assessment data to assist individual student growth;

Procedures for evaluating curriculum and instructional goals and practices;

Skill in the supervision of students; and

Skill in differentiating instruction.

Management Skills (OAR 584-#-#)

The competent educator is a person who understands students and is able to relate to them in constructive and culturally competent ways. The competent educator establishes and maintains good rapport. The competent educator maintains and uses records as required, and as needed to assist the growth of students.

The competent teacher demonstrates skills in:
Establishing and maintaining classroom management that is conducive to learning;

Using and maintaining district property, equipment, and materials appropriately;

Using and maintaining student records as required by federal and state law and district policies and procedures;

Using district and school business and financial procedures; and

Using district lawful and reasonable rules and regulations.

Human Relations and Communications (OAR 584-#-#)

The competent educator works effectively with others __ Students, staff, parents, and patrons. The competent educator is aware of the ways the community identifies with the school, as well as community needs and ways the school program is designed to meet these needs. The competent educator can communicate with knowledge, clarity, and judgment about educational matters, the school, and the needs of students.

The competent teacher demonstrates:
Willingness to be flexible in cooperatively working with others; and

Skill in communicating with administrators, students, staff, parents, and other patrons.

Responsibilities of Teachers (OAR 584-#-#)

Teacher performs the following tasks:
plans instruction, establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning, implements plans for instruction, evaluates student achievement, and appropriately directs instructional assistants:

Plans for Instruction. Examples of planning include, but are not limited to:
Selects or writes learning goals that are based upon district objectives, Oregon Board of Education directives, and the physical and mental maturity of the students;

Determines the current achievement level of the students with respect to the learning goals;

Establishes objectives for a unit of instruction, formulates daily lessons and evaluates students' attainment of learning goals;

Adapts unit and lesson plans for exceptional learners and for students from varying cultural, social, and linguistic backgrounds;

Selects and organizes instructional materials and equipment for the units of instruction;

Designs instructional activities to achieve unit and lesson objectives; and

Estimates the time required for direct instruction, students' practice and application, and evaluation of student learning.

Establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning by students. Examples of establishing conducive climate include, but are not limited to:
Communicates classroom rules and behavioral expectations based upon the level of development of students and laws governing student rights and responsibilities;

Applies principles of sex equity, racial justice, and least restrictive environment for disabled students;

Recognizes the effects of the physical, social, and emotional climate of the students' homes and community on student motivation and behavior;

Encourages appropriate behavior and provides meaningful reinforcement when it occurs;

Monitors student conduct and takes appropriate action when misbehavior occurs;

Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, colleagues, and parents and resolves conflicts in a professional manner;

Uses classroom time effectively to provide maximum time on learning tasks;

Manages instructional transitions; and

Coordinates the use of parent volunteers, student assistants, and other support personnel to achieve instructional objectives.

Implements Plans for Instruction. Examples of instruction include, but are not limited toOrganizes students to engage in planned learning activities;

Communicates learning outcomes to be achieved and focuses student interest on tasks to be accomplished;

Provides instruction using a variety of instruct.