Middle School Math Teacher, Sherwood Charter School

About the position Instruct and supervise a diverse group of students by establishing a positive, respectful learning environment, providing ample and varied learning opportunities and promoting high standards of performance for all students regardless of their background and developmental levels. Responsibilities • Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity. , • Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds. , • Establish clear objectives and create long- and short-range plans for instruction to meet needs, abilities and interests of students. , • Develop and carry out clear, organized, hands on, integrated, sequential lessons and learning activities suitable for students' developmental levels and aligned with instructional objectives. , • Create a flexible program and class environment favorable to learning and professional growth. , • Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education. , • Vary and pace classroom strategies to accommodate different learning styles, actively involve students and maximize student engagement in meaningful learning. , • Implement district and state curriculum standards and ensure that instructional activities are clearly related to district/state curriculum standards. , • Use current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development to design and adapt individual/group academic and behavior/social programs in all school settings. , • Collaborate with administrators and classroom teachers of assigned buildings to establish workable class schedules that accommodate the needs of each building. , • Use a variety of approaches to assess students' skills and performance for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and classroom teachers regarding student progress. , • Assume responsibility for adapting and modifying classroom instruction for students identified as needing specialized instruction. , • Maintain in good condition and organize for ease of access specialized instructional materials and equipment. , • Work as part of the school team to fully implement Response to Intervention (RTI). , • Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations. , • Work collaboratively with school personnel in meeting diverse social and academic needs of students. , • Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all students and with parents/guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students. , • Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, reinforce individual schools' plans for positive behavior support, develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and utilize effective, proactive behavior management skills in all school settings. , • Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law and district policy and administrative regulations. , • Assume responsibility for assigned duties, e.g., playground, lunchroom duty. , • Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities. , • Reflect upon own teaching performance and accept and utilize supervisory suggestions and feedback. , • Take primary responsibility for pursuing and evaluating own professional growth. , • Attend and participate in staff meetings and district in-service meetings. , • Participate in activities that are related to school functions and/or the education process that occur outside the regular workday, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. , • Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements • Valid Oregon teacher's license with mathematics endorsement. , • Understanding of human growth and development patterns, learning theory and brain research. , • Content knowledge in subject areas taught. , • Familiarity with a variety of age appropriate instructional, assessment and classroom management strategies that reflect current research on best practices. , • Ability to create a student-centered classroom. , • Familiarity with state standards and curriculum frameworks for elementary school levels. , • Knowledge and experience with differentiated instruction and ability to meet the needs of all students. , • Ability to deliver instruction in a culturally responsive and respectful manner. , • Effective oral and written communication skills. , • Knowledge of state and federal education laws and of student and staff rights. , • Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations. , • Ability to effectively manage and supervise students and their work. , • Ability to direct the work of other staff members. , • Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire, may be required. , • Prior elementary school experience and Synergy student information system knowledge preferred. Nice-to-haves undefined Benefits • 1.0 FTE/8 hours per day , • Start Date: August 18, 2025 , • Length of Annual Contract: August - June Apply Now Apply Now