Job Details
Classroom Teacher
Arthur Academy is a network of small public elementary charter schools that use Direct Instruction Curriculum for the subjects of reading, math, language and spelling. Our schools operate in six separate districts; David Douglas, Gresham, Portland, Reynolds, St Helens and Woodburn.
We are seeking a K-5 Teacher at the Portland Arthur Academy campus for the 2024/2025 school year.
Portland Arthur Academy is curretnly operating in Comprehensive Distance Learning.
If you are interested in:
teaching in a small school setting;
learning to use effective instructional tools; and
being part of an exciting and established network of charter schools. . .
please visit our website at www.arthuracademy.org to learn more about Arthur Academy.
Job Description includes (but is not limited to) the following:
Teach Direct Instruction curriculum for reading, language and math (training will be provided by our staff)
Follow Common Core standards for other content areas
Learn, develop and implement standards of student behavior and classroom management
Participate cooperatively with the principal and other professional staff members in assessing, learning and developing teaching techniques, classroom management and curriculum implementation.
Prepare for daily instruction while managing time and workload effectively.
Track and assess student progress, keep appropriate records, prepare reports
Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state testing requirements
Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents/guardians regarding student progress and student needs
Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
Help build a strong academic school and community.
Qualifications:
Oregon Teaching License
Teaching or job related experience with school age children, paid or volunteer
Experience planning, implementing and evaluating curriculum and classroom management
Experience coordinating and implementing frequent standardized, diagnostic and authentic assessment of student learning.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to problem solve with patience and common sense
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines
Be self motivated, flexible and adaptable.