Migrant Summer School Teacher

Open Until Filled

July 1st - July 26th

$500 STIPEND:

EMPLOYEES WORKING THE ENTIRE SUMMER SCHOOL WILL BE AWARDED A $500 STIPEND AT THE CONCLUSION OF PROGRAM IN JULY.

Title:                                     Summer School Lead Pre-School Teacher

Department:                      Migrant Education

Classification:                   Classified – Temporary Summer Program

Supervised by:                  Program Director or Superintendent

Work Year:                         Assigned by Program Director

Job Purpose Statement:

The job of Pre-School Lead Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as Pre-School Teacher with specific responsibility for supervising Pre-K students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Job Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or similar.

• Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).

• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance. 
• Bilingual Skills preferred.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• Valid Oregon Teaching License – Preferred, but not required
  • ECE - To teach multiple general education subjects at grades pre-kindergarten through 4 in an elementary school.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods.
• Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities.
• Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities.
• Utilize current and relevant subject matter.
• emonstrate knowledge of and abilities to use research-based principles of effective instruction.

• • Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes.
  • Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes.
  • Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement.
  • Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly.

• Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning.
  • Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students.
  • Enforce written rules for classroom behavior.
  • Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students.
  • Provide for the health and safety of student in all instructional settings.

• Prepare effectively for class
• Prepare daily lesson plans.
• Provide instruction predicated on course goals objectives, aligned with district adopted standards.Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students
• Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities.
• Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents.Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy consideration, respect, and cultural awareness and responsibility.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students and parents.
• Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members.Provide documentation of students’ progres\
• Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members.
• Assign and check homework and provide feedback to students.
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance.Build motivation and interest in learning
• Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area.
• Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in subject area.Maintain an attitude of helping in the total school atmosphere.

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities.  Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified.  It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District’s goals.