DESCRIPTION: Provide English Language Arts instruction and English Language Development to high school students. Willing to be a team member to build the Dual Language program.

REQUIREMENTS: Current Oregon teaching license valid for high school with English Language Arts and ESOL endorsements. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish. Ability to bridge Spanish and English literacy as well as integrate English Language Development into instruction. Must possess a thorough knowledge of reading and writing skills as well as techniques needed to teach those skills effectively in both languages. Knowledge of appropriate practices for teaching multilingual learners. Willing to help develop and support the Dual Language program at the high school. Ability to implement effective teaching practices with strong classroom management skills. Data driven with project based learning strategies. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, and parents. 

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED: Preference given to candidates with successful experience in teaching Spanish and English. Strong desire to create a powerful dual language program. Ability to co-teach; ability to collaborate across levels Dual Language PLCs; trained in GLAD or Constructive Meaning strategies. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

CLASSIFICATION:

Full time, Probationary, Newberg High School.

CALENDAR/BENEFITS: 8 hours per day, starting August 2024, contract days TBD. Position includes 2 days for New Teacher In-Service prior to start.

Salary range TBD once negotiations for 2024-2025 are complete (Range of the 2023-2024 Licensed Salary Schedule $46,642 - $95,909). Newberg Public Schools pays 6% PERS contribution, provides a generous insurance cap, long-term disability, and life insurance. Optional Life, AD&D insurance, Short Term Disability, Tax Shelter Annuities, Section 125 health and dependent care accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development and Employee Assistance Program through Uprise Behavioral Health available to all staff. Coaching opportunities are also available.

The information contained in this job description for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar. Positions and additional duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be made. Newberg Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Actively Seeks Minority Applicants.The District complies with Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Requirements Applicants who best meet the requirements of the position will be invited for an interview.