Teacher: Social Studies

Job Title: Teacher: Social Studies Category: High School Teaching

SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER Stayton High School Full-time

START DATE: August 18, 2025, for Orientation POSITION TYPE: Licensed WORK DAYS: 190 regular work days, beginning in August 2025 PAY: We are finishing Licensed bargaining for the 2025-26 school year, which will result in an increase in salaries. Pay for the (current) 2024-25 school year ranges from $45,171.49 to $88,774.53. Placement is dependent on verifiable experience and education level. We also cover your PERS contribution.

Stayton High School welcomes a new teacher to our team for the 2025-2026 school year!

Our mission is to empower all students for life by focusing on relationships at the core of our work, maintaining high expectations for behavior and academics, and encouraging active participation in the classroom and beyond.

We are seeking a full-time teacher to join our collaborative learning team. Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, positive, and passionate about their field. This position will primarily focus on teaching Social Studies, but may include other subjects based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. This position is subject to a funded budget based on staffing needs. Specific assignment is subject to change.

Essential Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for the position. Minimum Bachelor's Degree and current valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate grade level/subject area endorsement Ability to maintain strength of knowledge and practice in instructional skills and strategies Ability to demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, to seek professional growth, improve classroom instruction, and to qualify for license renewal by following both state and district regulations Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, teachers, and community Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff, and/or parent information Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds Ability to work effectively in an environment that can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing; perform physically demanding requirements of the job

Perform physical requirements which may include: A. Moderate to extensive degree of physical and emotional stamina B. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting C. Frequent and prolonged talking/hearing conversations D. Possess near/far visual acuity/depth perception E. Possible exposure to bodily fluids in assisting students with using restrooms and in attending to injury and illness Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned): Plans and implements a program of study following state and district goals/curriculum that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs and development of students Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all instructional units, projects, and lessons to communicate these goals and objectives to students Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning with the resources provided by the District Establishes and clarifies acceptable standards for student behavior and demonstrates effective classroom management skills Diagnoses the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribes appropriate learning activities for each student Evaluates each student's growth periodically and develops instructional plans for the future Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and attendance Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations. Assesses the accomplishments of students regularly and maintains such records as required by law and District policy Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning District curriculum and instructional methods, goals, and objectives Takes reasonable precautions to provide for health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities Satisfactorily performs teaching responsibilities and continually evaluates and reappraises professional performance using District guidelines. Assumes the responsibility for seeking help and advice and takes full responsibility for demonstrating professional growth and needed improvement Serves as a role model to students in the areas of appearance, actions, behaviors, and interpersonal interactions with peers Provides academic modifications for special needs students Attends meetings and serves on committees as directed Directs and assigns activities of assigned instructional assistants, volunteers, and other para-professionals Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, parents, and staff Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may be appropriate to the Board or Administration

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED:

1. Valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate endorsements if required
2. Possess a valid First Aid card if required
3. Possess a valid Oregon Driver's License if required
4. Bloodborne Pathogens Training/Hepatitis B Shot Series Training, if required

North Santiam is a PBIS District that focuses on creating an environment that supports the educational environment. PBS schools use positive reinforcement at the school level and in the classroom to promote expected behavior, teach behavioral expectations like academic skills, and use data-based information to guide intervention and management.