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.