6th Grade Teacher - Starting the 2025-2026 School Year- Ponderosa Middle School

SALARY:

Currently $49638.36$92138.12 (DOE) still being negotiated for

Insurance:

Generous Health dental and vision contribution from the district currently up to $2202 (based upon family coverage) TBD for

PERS Retirement:

The district assumes and pays the 6 average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.

Benefits to working at KFCS:

• Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
• Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
• Districtsupported child care is available.

SCHEDULE:

190 Days 3 days new teacher inservice

FUNCTION:

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual emotional and psychological growth and maturation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated;
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning;
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request ofan immediatesuperior;
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior;
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved;
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials andfacilities;
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis;
• Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy andadministrative regulation;
• Assists in the upholding and enforcing school rules administrative regulations andBoard Policy;
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents outside the instructional day;
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings;
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals objectives and methods;
• Assists in the selection of books equipment andother instructional materials;
• Accepts a share of responsibility for cocurricular activities;
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents;
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others;
• Provides for own professional growth;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Valid Teaching Certificate.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Hold or qualify for an Oregon teaching license with the proper endorsement/authorization and be considered highly qualified by the Oregon Department of Education.

PREEMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Employment for this position is contingent on clearance of the following:

X Background Investigation

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