Language Arts Teacher (Grades 7-12)

THIS POSITION IS NEEDED TO BEGIN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

DESCRIPTION: Gaston School District is seeking an enthusiastic Language Arts Teacher (1.0 FTE) for grades 7-12. An Oregon endorsement in English/Language Arts and/or ESOL (or comparable endorsement) is required. Any additional content area endorsements is preferred but not required. An Art endorsement is strongly preferred. This position is primarily a secondary ELA position but the candidate may teach English Language Development (ELL) also.
Gaston School District is a small semi-rural district with about 515 students in grades K-12. Gaston is located just south of Forest Grove about 1 hour inland from the Oregon coast, 1 hour west of downtown Portland and 30-45 minutes from Beaverton and Hillsboro. Gaston offers easy access to the Portland, the coast, skiing, Oregon wine region and other recreation.
For more information about Gaston Jr/Sr. High, please go to our website at www.gastonk12.org

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Oregon Teaching License, valid for the position with highly qualified status.
• Demonstrated instructional skills, including strong reading, writing, and math techniques and strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Ability to collaborate with grade level team mates, as well as with other staff (e.g., in lesson and program design).
• Demonstrated work initiative and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assess students and use data for instruction as well as excellent computer skills preferred.
• Willingness to serve on building and/or district committees.

Please refer the Job description for details