Grade K-12 Physical Education Teacher - 1.0 Fte - Metropolitan Learning Center

Posting opend from 5/16/2023 - 5/22/2023

Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is considered a minimum qualification requirement for PPS job applicants and this proof will be requested during the hiring process.

Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials. With the District’s focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is for the 2023-2024 school year.

The classroom teacher performs under supervision of a principal or other designated supervisor and has major responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students. Instruction of students shall include individual skill development, expansion of knowledge, and development of ability to reason. Supervision of students shall include guidance, development and safety. The classroom teacher functions in accordance with the established policies, rules, regulations and the performance standards of the District/State and the performance goals established for the teacher.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Incumbents must be properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for assignment as a Professional Educator.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural Chinese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese applicants are highly desirable.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of:

• Existing and emerging education and instructional technologies and software.
• Academic achievement standards that aligns to district goals and create a comprehensive, rigorous and coherent curricular program.
• Research-based instructional strategies and models for improving instructional practices.

Ability to:

• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Participate in appropriate professional growth and extracurricular activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Welcome and empower students and families, including underrepresented families of color and those whose first language may not be English, as essential partners in student education.
• Encourage parent and community involvement.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and caregivers regarding student progress and student needs.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline in accordance with school, district and state policies, procedures and laws.
• Provide student information to authorized individuals in a timely manner.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Utilize relevant technologies to support and differentiate instruction.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Advocate, model and implement Portland Public School's Educational Racial Equity policy.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Update records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, projects, tests and assignments.

ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENT: Physical Education (PE)

COMPENSATION: $50,020 TO $97,333 (Annual salary based on 1.0 FTE)

WORK YEAR: 192 days

FTE: 1.0

Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.

Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.

For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.pps.net/Page/1635