Elementary Specialist - STEM - 80 FTE

Hawks View Elementary School

Start Date:August 24 2021

.80FTE/8 hours per day M T R F (Wednesdays off)

190 day calendar

Start Date:August 18 2025

• Sherwood School District pays the 6 employee PERS contribution upon eligibility.

JOB SUMMARY:

Instruct and supervise a diverse group of students by establishing a positive respectful learning environment providing ample and varied learning opportunities and promoting high standards of performance for all students regardless of their background and developmental levels. Work with K5 regular education classrooms to provide Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics instruction that extends the work of the regular classroom teacher.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARto. The following are examples of principle duties; however any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.

• Deliver STEMoriented instruction through projectbased learning methods
• Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds
• Establish clear objectives and create long and shortrange plans for instruction to meet needs abilities and interests of students
• Develop and carry out clear organized sequential lessons and learning activities suitable for students developmental levels and aligned with instructional objectives
• Vary and pace classroom strategies to accommodate different learning styles actively involve students and maximize student engagement in meaningful learning
• Implement district and state curriculum standards and ensure that instructional activities are clearly related to district/state curriculum standards
• Use current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development to design and adapt individual/group academic and behavior/social programs in all school settings
• Collaborate with administrators and classroom teachers of assigned buildings to establish workable class schedules that accommodate the needs of each building
• Use a variety of approaches to assess students skills and performance for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents and classroom teachers regarding student progress
• Assume responsibility for adapting and modifying classroom instruction for students identified as needing specialized instruction
• Maintain in good condition and organize for ease of access specialized instructional materials and equipment
• Work as part of the school team to fully implement Response to Intervention (RTI)
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student staff and community populations
• Work collaboratively with school personnel in meeting diverse social and academic needs of students
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all students and with parents/guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students
• Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct reinforce individual schools plans for positive behavior support develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and utilize effective proactive behavior management skills in all school settings
• Maintain accurate complete and confidential records as required by law and district policy and administrative regulations
• Assume responsibility for assigned duties e.g. playground lunchroom duty
• Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities
• Reflect upon own teaching performance and accept and utilize supervisory suggestions and feedback
• Take primary responsibility for pursuing and evaluating own professional growth
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and district inservice meetings
• Participate in activities that are related to school functions and/or the education process that occur outside the regular workday in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement
• Maintains an inventory of necessary materials and supplies for teaching in a STEM environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff students and the public in the Sherwood School District and enhances learning
• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities and is punctual in meeting deadlines attending meetings and following schedule
• Observe laws district policies and procedures and professional standards for this position
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student parent and community populations
• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills effectively under pressure of deadlines difficult situations interruptions and new or emergency conditions
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students staff and parents
• Support students and staff in the districts career related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement
• Collect record store retrieve assimilate organize and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district
• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid Oregon teachers license with Elementary Multiple Subjects endorsement
• Understanding of human growth and development patterns learning theory and brain research
• Content knowledge in subject areas taught
• Familiarity with a variety of age appropriate instructional assessment and classroom management strategies that reflect current research on best practices
• Familiarity with state standards and curriculum frameworks for elementary school levels
• Knowledge and experience with differentiated instruction
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of state and federal education laws and of student and staff rights
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise students and their work
• Ability to direct the work of other staff members
• Standard First Aid certification or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire may be required
• A clear understanding of the integrated relationship of the STEM components
• Basic understanding of science curriculum
• Familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.

• This position is primarily performed indoors in school buildings although some outdoor instruction and supervision may be required
• This position involves working in close proximity to groups of students and adults
• Evening and/or extended work hours may be required

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the School Boards policy on evaluation of members of the Sherwood Education Association.

ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb up and down step stool bend under the desks twist from the waist and stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• This position entails sitting/standing at a computer terminal and workstation 6 8 hours a day

NOTE:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or allinclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time it deems advisable.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sherwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender national origin disability parental or marital status age or genetic information. 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 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources atfor additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority