Description:

Provide Language Arts and Social Studies instruction for middle school students. Serve students and staff by planning, coordinating, managing and evaluating career and workplace learning experiences for students in Career Technical Education (CTE) and school-to-work programs; building and maintaining relationships with business, community and industry organizations for the purpose of providing relevant and enriching career learning experiences; serving as liaison between secondary and post-secondary institutions for enhanced student academic opportunities; and organizing and providing post-secondary information for students.

Requirements:

Current Oregon teaching license valid for middle school with language arts and social studies endorsements. Successful candidate will have successful teaching experience and have the desire and skills needed to work closely and collaboratively with other middle school core teachers as part of a professional learning community. Must possess a thorough knowledge of reading and writing skills as well as techniques needed to teach those skills effectively in a middle school setting. Willing to help develop and support school wide programs to improve student performance, behavior, and school climate. Communication skills, knowledge and ability to implement effective teaching practices and maintain a disciplined classroom. Data driven with project based learning strategies. Ability to work as an effective team member, collaborate with other teachers, and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, and parents.

Experience and training providing knowledge of post-secondary success. Knowledge of educational programs and community resources, principles and methods of school and community organization, employment of minors, career development state requirements, structured work experience, CIS, scholarships, PSAT, SAT, ACT, career development, college pathways, FAFSA and financial aid. Able to establish and maintain positive working relations with staff, students, and parents. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or exception request upon hire.

Qualifications Desired:

Ability to speak, write and read fluently in Spanish. Preference given to bilingual and school counseling endorsed candidates. Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum, and experience with talented/gifted and at-risk students. Trained in GLAD or Constructive Meaning and CPS. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Classification/Location:

Licensed, full time, Temporary position at Chehalem Valley Middle School .33 fte, and Newberg High School .67 fte.

Calendar/Benefits:

8 hours per day; 192 days per year (prorated) starting May 1, 2023 with the ability to start sooner if needed. Salary range according to the 2022-2023 Licensed Salary Schedule $45,504 - $93570. Newberg School District pays 6% PERS contribution, provides a generous insurance cap, long-term disability and life insurance. Optional Life, AD&D insurance, Short Term Disability, Tax Shelter Annuities, Section 125 health and dependent care accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development and Employee Assistance Program through Uprise Behavioral Health also available to all staff. Coaching opportunities also available.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants must apply online at: https://newberg.schoolrecruiter.net/index.aspx and upload a cover letter, résumé, teaching license, transcripts, and three letters of reference written within the last three years. (Convert multi-pages into one PDF for ease of uploading). For customer support please contact 1.877.974.7437 or you can reach live chat at this link.