Spray District – High School Language Arts Teacher – NORTH CENTRAL ESD – Condon, OR

Starting 20/21 School Year

This Position is Open Until Filled

Spray is a rural community located on the John Day River, with spectacular natural beauty and abundant wildlife. The environment lends itself to various activities such as camping, fishing, hunting backpacking and rafting. Spray is located two hours from Redmond and 90 minutes from John Day. Portland is four hours away. The John Day National Monument is about an hour’s drive. This area is rich in natural history. The teaching calendar is 148 student contact days, 7 periods, 4 days a week. There are 5 professional days in the year.

Title: High School Classroom Teacher

Department: Building Level

Classification: Licensed

Supervised by: Superintendent or Designee

Work Year: Assigned by Superintendent

Job Purpose Statement:

The job of “Teacher – Classroom (Secondary)” is done for the purpose/s of developing students’ academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

Job Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Secondary Education, Content Area (Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Economics, Geography, Biology, Physics, Reading, or similar).
• Valid Oregon Teaching License and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon; and displays a willingness to teach any qualified subject area.

• Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).

• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• Valid Oregon Teaching License – Content Subject Endorsed
  • Endorsed in areas of assigned teaching: High School Language Arts, Math, Advanced Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology Social Studies, Science, World Languages, Physical Education, Ag Science, CTE eligible.
• Holds and maintains an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon; and displays a willingness to teach any qualified subject area.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Successfully pass district background screening