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This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Position Details
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attracttalented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials .With the District's focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice. Non-Discrimination / Anti-Harassment Policy
POSITION SUMMARY:
The classroom teacher performs under supervision of a principal or other designated supervisor and has major responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students. Instruction of students shall include individual skill development, expansion of knowledge, and development of ability to reason. Supervision of students shall include guidance, development and safety. The classroom teacher functions in accordance with the established policies, rules, regulations and the performance standards of the District/State and the performance goals established for the teacher.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Incumbents must be properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for assignment as a Professional Educator.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual/Bi-Cultural Chinese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese applicants are highly desirable.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Knowledge of:
- Academic achievement standards that aligns to district goals and create a comprehensive, rigorous and coherent curricular program.
- Research-based instructional strategies and models for improving instructional practices.
- Existing and emerging education and instructional technologies and software.
- Advocate, model and implement Portland Public School's Educational Racial Equity policy.
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Manage student behavior and maintain discipline in accordance with school, district and state policies, procedures and laws.
- Assign and grade class work, homework, projects, tests and assignments.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Prepare classroom for class activities.
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Provide appropriate feedback on work.
- Encourage parent and community involvement.
- Provide student information to authorized individuals in a timely manner.
- Participate in appropriate professional growth and extracurricular activities.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
- Utilize relevant technologies to support and differentiate instruction.
- Welcome and empower students and families, including underrepresented families of color and those whose first language may not be English, as essential partners in student education.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
- Update records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
- Prepare required reports on students and activities.
- Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and caregivers regarding student progress and student needs.
- Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
COMPENSATION: $50,020 TO $97,333 (Annual salary based on 1.0 FTE)
WORK YEAR: 192 days
FTE:0.8