Portland Public Schools Oregon Hiring for Summer Teacher – Early Kindergarten Transition Program – Kindergarten Teacher (Multiple Openings) at Portland, OR Full Time

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR THE EARLY KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION SUMMER PROGRAM.

Kindergarten Teacher

LOCATION, DATES, HOURS

PROGRAM START DATE (First Day Students in Session): July 17th, 2023

PROGRAM END DATE (Last day students in Session): August 4th, 2023

EMPLOYEE START DATE: July 11th, 2023

EMPLOYEE END DATE: August 4th, 2023

DUTY DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

LOCATIONS: Atkinson, Faubion, Grout, Kelly, Lee, MLK Jr., Rosa Parks, Scott, Sitton, Woodmere

***Week of July 11th is prepping for students
***Please include your first and second choice of school within your application

CONTINGENCIES

All positions are contingent on enrollment of students. It is essential that applicants remain available. We will, however, make earlier commitments as definite positions become evident.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

EKT is a school-based, family engagement program for incoming Kinders and their adults in 19 school communities throughout the District to offer families a positive and enriched initial school experience. Kinders attend school for a half day in the morning at their enrolled school with a focus on building social and pre-academic skills. Parents/guardians/relatives gather twice a week in a supportive group setting. Families receive child care, meals, and educational giveaways. Teaching teams receive training, coaching, supplies and curriculum in a supportive environment. For more information on the EKT program, please visit the website.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

WORKING CONDITIONS

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability.

Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an elementary, middle, K-8, alternative and/or high school campus environment with extensive student, parent and public contact and frequent interruptions.

Hazards: Potential conflict situations. Employees may be subject to temperature extremes, fumes, odors, dust and exposure to bodily fluids and blood.

Physical Demands: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a school classroom, playground and campus setting; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other classroom, library and business equipment; sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time; kneeling, bending at the waist; lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying school equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard; emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.

LICENSURE/ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All teachers must be properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission as a Professional Educator and endorsed in the endorsement area for which they are applying to teach. This position requires an Elementary – Multiple Subjects endorsement.

PAY RATE: Current PPS employees who work the same summer position as their regular school year position will be paid their current hourly rate of pay, but not less than the hourly summer school rate. All other hires will be paid $44.46 per hour.

This posting is open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. The PPS Human Resources Department reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.