Middle School Reading Teacher - INTERNAL ONLY

**CURRENT RSD EMPLOYEES WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED***

JOB TITLE: Reading Teacher

Job Summary: The job of Teacher is done for the purpose/s of developing students academic and interpersonal skills through implementing District approved curriculum and/or the appropriate presentations of courses of study; documenting teaching and student progress/ activities/ outcomes; addressing specific academic needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students parents/guardians and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc.

Essential Job Functions:

A teacher performs the following tasks: plans Instruction establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning implements plans for Instruction evaluates student achievement appropriately directs instructional assistants all for the purpose of providing successful instruction and learning.

• Plans for instruction for the purpose of implementing lesson plans andproviding documentation of teacher and student progress.
  • Examples of planning include but are not limited to:
• Selects or writes learning goals that are based upon the districts expected outcomesOregon Board of Education directives and the physical and mental maturity ofthestudents.
• Determines the current achievement level of the students with respect to the learning goals.
• Establishes objectives for a unit of instruction formulates daily lessons andevaluates students attainment of learning goals.
• Adapts unit and lesson plans for exceptional learners and for students from varyingcultural social and Linguistic backgrounds.
• Selects and organizes instructional materials and equipment for the unit of instruction.
• Designs instructional activities to achieve unit and lesson objectives.
• Estimates the time required for direct instruction student practice and applicationand evaluation of student learning.

• Establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning by students for thepurpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
  • Examples of establishing conducive climate include but are not limited to:
• Communicates classroom rules procedures and behavioral expectations based uponthe level of development of students and laws governing student rights andresponsibilities.
• Applies principles of sex equity racial justice and least restrictive environmentfor disabled students.
• Recognizes the effects of the physical social and emotional climate of the studentshomes and community on student motivation and behavior.
• Encourages appropriate behavior and provides meaningful reinforcement when it occurs.
• Monitors student conduct and takes appropriate action that is in line with buildingand district policies when misbehavior occurs.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students colleagues and parents andresolves 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 volunteersstudent assistants and other support personnel to achieve instructional objectives.

• Implements Plans for Instruction for the purpose of improving student success in academic interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
  • Examples of instruction include but are not limited to:
• Organizes students to engage in planned learning activities.
• Communicates learning outcomes to be achieved and focuses student interest on tasksto be accomplished.
• Provides instruction using a variety of instructional techniques to achieve planned objectives.
• Monitors the effectiveness of learning activities and modifies the pace and content ofinstruction as needed to achieve unit and lesson objectives; and uses techniques thatpromote critical thinking and problem solving and that encourage divergent as wellas convergent thinking.

• Evaluates Student Achievement for the purpose of providing feedback tostudents parents/guardians and administration regarding studentprogress expectations goals etc.
  • Examples of evaluation Include but are not limited to:
• Selects and uses tests observation district scoring guides student interviews andother formal and informal assessment procedures and collects work samples for thestudents portfolio to determine the extent to which each student has achieved theobjectives of the lesson and/or unit of Instruction.
• Designs assessments to determine if students have mastered the objectivesbeforedesigning the activities of a lesson.
• Grades and records the students progress prepares anecdotal records and reportsachievement to students and parents.
• Summarizes the data on student achievement in relationship to instructionalobjectives.
• Uses data on student achievement to refine curriculum objectives and to plan furtherinstruction; and documents teaching effectiveness through assembling and analyzingsamples of students work.

• Directs Instructional Assistants for the purpose of providing an effective school programand addressing the needs of individual students.
  • Examples of directing instructional assistants include but are not limited to:
• Delegates specific instructional tasks to be performed for individual students orgroups of students in accordance with the skills and abilities of each instructionalassistant.
• Trains the assistant in the instructional tasks to be performed under the teacherssupervision.
• Supervises and assesses the performance of delegated instructional tasks andadjusts delegated tasks as necessary.
• Assumes full accountability for effectiveness and safety of tasks delegated toinstructional assistants.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for thepurpose of supporting teachers expectations developing methods forimprovement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the homeenvironment.
• Collaborates with other teachers school personnel parents andappropriate community agencies for the purposes of implementingcurriculum improving the quality of student outcomes developingsolutions and planning curriculum.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills(e.g. lab experiments musical techniques etc.) for the purpose ofproviding the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
• Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom lunch grounds etc.) for thepurpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades attendanceanecdotal records etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans andproviding documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substanceabuse etc.) for the purpose of adhering to school District and State rules regulations policies and laws.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists (when appropriate) other personnel as may be required for the purpose ofimplementing the curriculum and/or supporting them in the completion of their workactivities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences in-service training site meetings etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information or to meetcredential requirements.

Qualifications:

• Experience Required:Prior success in job related experiences (may includesuccessful supervised student teaching).
• Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required
  • Skillsto motivate students communicate with individuals from varied educational andcultural backgrounds direct support personnel evaluate performance.
  • Knowledgeof age appropriate teaching methods state and district curriculum standardscredit and grading requirements (when applied) appropriate instructionalsubjects.
  • Abilitiesto perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks maintain recordsestablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students parents/guardians other school personnel meet schedules and deadlines. Significant physicalabilities include mobility in the classroom lifting/carrying reaching/handlingtalking/hearing conversations near/far visual acuity/depth perception/ accommodation/field of vision.
• Education Required:University degree in the field of education and/or State of Oregonrequirements for a teaching license.
• Licenses Certifications Bonding and/or Testing Required:State of OregonTeaching License appropriate to assignment withReading Endorsements Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Checkclearance First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates is required in someassignments.

ANNUAL WORK DAYS: 190

FTE: 1.0

START DATE:August 25 2025