Temporary 1.0 Fte 4Th Grade Teacher

Bethel School District is seeking qualified candidates for a Temporary 1.0 FTE 4th Grade Teacher for Fairfield Elementary School. Candidates who are licensed or will have the ability to be licensed by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/pages/index.aspx by the start of the 2023 - 24 School Year are encouraged to apply. We are actively recruiting the best candidates for teaching positions, especially those from non-traditional backgrounds.

Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preferential consideration. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet all of the qualifications or do not currently possess a teaching license. If you have questions about teacher licensure, please contact Remie Calalang mailto:remie.calalang@bethel.k12.or.us?subject=Licensure%20Questions , Assistant Superintendent, by email or phone, 541.689.3280.

About Bethel https://www.bethel.k12.or.us/ With approximately 5,500 students in 11 schools, Bethel School District is committed to excellence in every aspect of its operation. Bethel School District is located in northwest Eugene in Oregon's picturesque Willamette Valley. Approximately two hours south of Portland, Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and enjoys a mild climate, wonderful recreation opportunities, and a friendly atmosphere.

The Bethel community is centered around its schools and has demonstrated a high degree of trust in the school district. A $99.3 million bond measure was approved in November 2020 with a 66% Yes vote. It is the largest bond in District History.

This follows a $49.5 million bond in 2012 that was approved with a 73% Yes vote. Bethel School District employees are proud of being part of what is affectionately known as the Bethel Family. Bethel believes in supporting the whole child and offersCounseling, Music, and PE Specialists in every schoolFree breakfast for all students, K - 12Middle School Robotics, Culinary and Digital Design programsRobust Career and Technical Education and college courses at Willamette HSFarm-to-school experiences for students through the Bethel FarmTrauma-informed and Restorative Practices implemented K -12Sources of Strength supported throughout the DistrictBethel Schools are committed to creating safe, caring, mutually respectful environments where all students are honored and valued for their diverse cultural backgrounds, and strengths and abilities in every instructional practice and school activity to support academic achievement and student success.

Supports OfferedNewly hired teachers receive the following support:Robust mentoring from a veteran teacher (staff new to the teaching profession or 1 - 2 years out of a teacher education program)Week-long New Teacher Academy prior to inservice weekOn-going coaching and supportOpportunities to visit and observe colleaguesProfessional Development for Constructing Meaning, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), Enhanced Core Reading Instruction (ECRI), Equity and Trauma Informed Practices ApplyingA cover letter is required with your application. Your cover letter should address the following. Successful candidates will: Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve - create a growth-mindset culture in the classroomMaintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families and colleaguesRecognize students' different needs, abilities and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs, abilities and interestsFully support and implement Social Emotional Learning, encouraging students to build self-awareness, self-management and relationship skillsPossess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to be on track to meet academic goalsDemonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging, organized and effectiveUse data to inform instructional decisionsConnect well with students, families and the school community - be open to learning about others, especially those who may be different from youExhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skillsIncorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practicesMaintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff (be a team player)Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improvingUnderstand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in teaching and educationSelection Factors:Knowledge of educational programs offered in all schools and of basic educational techniques, as required by the position.Knowledge of the basic developmental stages of a child's learning process.Ability to schedule the workload, manage time, and meet the needs of students, the school, or a program.Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.Ability to work with small groups and individual students.Ability to prepare materials for lesson plans and adapt, as needed, to meet the needs of students.Ability to interact positively with children and adults, and observe individual student abilities.Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, administrators, parents and co-workers.Ability to safely and proficiently operate standard office and audio-visual equipment, as required by the position.Ability to maintain an appropriate and legal level of confidentiality regarding students, staff, and other individuals.Ability to maintain regular, predictable and prompt attendance.

Minimum qualifications: Possess an Oregon Teaching License valid for assignment by start of the school yearAbility to implement Culturally Proficient skills and strategies Successfully pass fingerprinting, criminal, Oregon Department of Education, and TSPC background checksHighly desirable qualifications:Bilingual or multilingual abilities, preferably Spanish/EnglishExperience working in richly diverse school communities and environmentsStrong Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and SupportsStrong Knowledge of Response to Intervention strategies For information regarding this position please email Jenny Sink mailto:jenny.sink@bethel.k12.or.us , principal at Fairfield Elementary School. To apply, please follow the link to TalentEd Recruit and Hire https://bethelor.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration. If you are an in-district employee and wish to be considered for this position please indicate your interest in writing to Remie Calalang mailto:remie.calalang@bethel.k12.or.us , Assistant Superintendent, by 4:00 p.m.

on March 19, 2024 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practices Act, Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTThe Bethel School District, an equal opportunity employer, complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practice Act, Title IX Regulations and Section 504 of PL 93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.The District is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989.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. Disabled persons may contact Remie Calalang, Assistant Superintendent, at (541) 689-3280 for additional information or assistance.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE PLEASE POST IMMEDIATELY 640 Barger Drive, Eugene, OR 97402 l Phone: (541) 689-3280 l Fax: (541) 689-0719 l www.bethel.k12.or.us http://www.bethel.k12.or.us