Science Teacher

The InterMountain Education Service District is the result of a merger between the Umatilla-Morrow and Union-Baker ESDs, completed on May 31, 2011. The resulting IMESD has served the children of Eastern Oregon since 1863. The IMESD has approximately 235 employees who serve nearly 23,000 students in 19 school districts throughout a four-county service area -- Umatilla, Morrow, Union and Baker counties.

Under the general supervision of the building principal, performs a variety of tasks, with major responsibility being the instruction and supervision of students. All or some of the following tasks may be required. Other duties may be assigned. - Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning for all students assigned. - Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students assigned. - Employ a variety of instructional techniques and materials to meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. - Assess the progress of students on a regular basis and maintain such records as required by law and by district policy. - Maintain required records including, but not limited to, such things as lunch count, absences, inventories and class rosters as well as other records deemed necessary by the superintendent and/or principal. - Maintain knowledge of Oregon state standards (CCSS or State) and assessment. - Take all reasonable precautions to provide for health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, material and facilities. - Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning the academic, behavioral and developmental progress of students. - Assist in determining and evaluating educational goals consistent with District philosophy and strive to implement those goals by instruction and action. - Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods and the development of District curriculum. - Assist in the selection of instructional materials. - Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for education assistants and volunteers. - Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student conduct and expectations. - Attend and participate in faculty meetings, in-service training, open house and other meetings scheduled by the principal, assistant principal, department head or site council. - Establish and maintain open lines of communication with administrators, members of the board and community. - Participates in and supervise co-curricular activities as assigned. - Engage in continual professional growth, to expand and enhance teaching abilities. - Comply with all Board policies, administrative regulations and District procedures, as well as all state, federal and local laws and regulations - Carry out other duties as assigned by the administration.

QUALIFICATIONS: - Current Oregon Teaching License with appropriate endorsements is required. - Must have exceptional personal integrity, maturity, collaborative skills and personal interest in working with students, staff, parents and the community. EDUCATION and/or WORK EXPERIENCE: - Bachelors Degree in Education SKILLS: - Demonstrated communication, organization and leadership skills. - Ability to effectively present information students. - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. - Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES The teacher must demonstrate a competent level of knowledge and skills in elementary instruction, and evaluating student achievement. Must demonstrate consistency and professionalism toward district and state standards, processes, procedures and goals. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position may require occasional travel. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands required are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus