This position is to teach Middle School Band/Choir beginning the 2019-2020 school year at Sunridge Middle School.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Supervisor: Building Principal.
Job Description: The certified staff member under the general supervision of the building principal performs a variety of tasks, with major responsibility being the instruction and supervision of students.
Certification Required: The staff member must hold a valid license, with proper endorsements for the area of assignment as set by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission and with those exceptions as noted by TSPC.
Salary Range: $41,376 to $81,718 Depending on experience and education.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Accidental Death Insurance.
Major Job Responsibilites:
- Demonstrated understanding of research-based instructional strategies and assessment practices that support effective instruction.
- Recent successful experience working with educators in demonstrating and modeling effective instructional strategies and assesssment practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of needs of diverse learners and strategies for addressing these needs.
- Understanding of appropriate local and state standards.
- Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff and district patrons.
- Evidence/demonstration of use of technology to enhance student learning or willingness to learn.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and commitment to follow through on tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with students, teachers, school administrators, support personnel, and community members.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to organize and produce three or four concerts per school year.
Essential Job Functions:
Domain I: The Learner and Learning
Standard 1: Learner and Learning
1.1 Designs a safe and accessible classroom environment for all students.
1.2 Creates an environment that promotes equity, respect and positive interpersonal interactions.
1.3 Clearly communicates, teaches and addresses classroom and school expectations.
Standard 2: Content Knowledge
2.1 Demonstrates an effective command of the subject to guide student learning.
2.2 Adapts the curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
2.3 Adheres to approved curriculum and scope and sequence.
Standard 3: Knowledge of Students
3.1 Teaches to and supports each students’ learning style.
3.2 Activates and builds upon students’ prior knowledge and experience.
3.3 Understands and supports students’ culture and heritage.
Domain II: Content
Standard 4: Instructional Goal Setting
4.1 Selects goals that are measurable and states them in terms of student learning.
4.2 Selects appropriate instructional goals based upon national, state and local standards.
4.3 Has high expectations for the success of all students, quality of work and student achievement.
Standard 5: Lesson Design
5.1 Designs instruction based on content standards.
5.2 Uses individual student’s culture and heritage in lesson design.
5.3 Designs instruction based on research-based best practices, including the promotion of critical thinking and problem solving.
5.5 Develops and implements supports for literacy development across content areas.
Domain III: Instructional Practice
Standard 6: Lesson Delivery
6.1 Exhibits lesson delivery that is clear, reflects appropriate pacing, and uses a variety of effective teaching strategies.
6.2 Uses a variety of questioning and discussion techniques that elicit student reflection and higher order thinking.
6.3 Uses effective instructional resources, including technology to teach content.
6.4 Students are actively engaged in learning.
6.5 Facilitates smooth transitions with little loss of instruction time.
6.6 Uses formative assessments during lesson delivery to guide instruction.
Standard 7: Feedback to Students
7.1 Provides constructive feedback that is consistent, ongoing, facilitates learning, timely and in a variety of formats.
7.2 Demonstrates the ability to listen to students and responds appropriately.
Standard 8: Assessment
8.1 Uses assessment data to prepare for individual and group instruction, including re-teaching when necessary.
8.2 Uses assessments that are aligned with instructional goals.
8.3 Administers and utilizes appropriate standardized and district assessments, adhering to professional guidelines.
Domain IV: Student Learning and Growth
Standard 9: Student Learning and Growth
9.1 Sets goals for student growth that are specific, measurable, attainable and rigorous.
9.2 Can show evidence of student growth.
9.3 Maintains appropriate records to document student growth.
Domain V: Professional Responsibilities
Standard 10: Professional Responsibility
10.1 Knows and adheres to job description, standards of professional practice, maintains confidentiality and carries out duties as assigned.
10.2 Maintains accurate records according to district and building protocols.
10.3 Communicates in a timely, effective, and respectful way with all stakeholders: students, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
10.4 Effectively and appropriately collaborates with colleagues and other professionals.
10.5 Knows and actively participates in building and district initiatives.
10.6 Pursues professional growth through refection, self-assessment, learning and application of best practices.
Terms of Employment: The teacher will receive salary and benefits according to the current Certified Employee Collective Bargaining Agreement, Pendleton School District.
Evaluations: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Teacher Evaluation Process and Improvement of Instruction Guide.
We reserve the right to modify the details of a position at any time. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Pendleton School District 16R affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity to education and employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, handicap, or any other extraneous consideration not directly and substantively related to effective performance. This policy implements all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and executive orders. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Related inquiries and additional requests may be directed to Chris Fritsch, Affirmative Action Officer, 107 NW 10th, Pendleton, OR 97801. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900. |