English Language Arts Teacher (Jr. High/High School)

This position is a full – time JH/HS English Language Arts teaching position located at Pacific High School in Sixes, OR, that starts in the 2024-2025 school year. The primary subject is English Language Arts. This position will also include general education classes and subjects, to be determined.

We seek a creative and passionate teacher who loves working with a wide range of students and can team with colleagues and administration to provide skills necessary for high school graduation, post – secondary education and. A sense of humor and genuine love for working with all students is a necessity. This position requires initiative, a willingness to seek out opportunities for growth, and a willingness to work both individually and collaboratively. The individual will be part of a team including colleagues, special education teacher, instructional assistants, special service providers, and administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may 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 conductive 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
• 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 on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by law and District policy
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues
• 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
• Cooperates with other members of 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 advices, and takes full responsibility for demonstrating professional growth and needed improvement
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, parents, and staff
• Attends meeting and serves on committees as directed
• Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration.

The district provides professional development opportunities both within the and outside of the district.

Teachers may transfer up to 10 years of experience.

Extracurricular opportunities may be available for high school and/or junior high school sports and activities.

The Port Orford – Langlois School District is comprised of two locations: Driftwood Elementary School, a K– 6 school located in Port Orford with a population of approximately 135 students, and Pacific High School, a 7 – 12 junior/senior high school located seven miles north of Port Orford and seven miles south of Langlois that houses approximately 110 students.

Please visit our website (http://www.2cj.com) and Facebook pages for information about Driftwood Elementary School and Port Orford – Langlois School District.