Bethel School District is seeking up to ten (10) 1.0 FTE Temporary Contract Licensed Substitutes for the 2024/25 school year. These subs must be available for the following (including but not limited to):

• To work exclusively for Bethel School District as a substitute educator;
• Work every licensed teacher contract day of the 2024/25 school year (includes non-student attendance days);
• Be available by phone, to receive assignment information with potentially little to no advanced notice, including being contacted possibly late in the evening or early mornings;
• Be prepared to work as a sub in any of our K-12 buildings/programs across the district;
• To be available each day by the start of the school’s workday and to remain available or on duty until the end of the established workday (confer with building administrator on expected work hours);
• To complete all assigned trainings and professional development, as needed, and in a timely manner;
• To be in regular and consistent communication with Pamela Berry regarding your assignment;
• To perform duties, as expected and assigned and
• To comply with all District policies, state and federal laws, and guidance provided.

Salary Range: $46,048 to $ 92,927 (depending on experience, FTE, and education)

Contract Days: 192

Generous Benefits Package including: Full family, medical, dental, and vision with PacificSource Insurance and a Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program

These full-time, temporary positions will include insurance benefits and compensation will be determined in accordance with the EEA (Eugene Education Association) Collective Bargaining Agreement language (with review and verification of official transcripts and previous of relevant work experience).

Candidates who are licensed or will have the ability to be licensed by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission by the start of the session are encouraged to apply.

We are actively recruiting the best candidates for teaching positions, especially those from non-traditional backgrounds. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preferential consideration.

We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet all of the qualifications or do not currently possess a teaching license. If you have questions about teacher licensure, please contact Molly Lucas, HR Specialist, by email or phone, 541.689.3280. 

About Bethel

With approximately 5,500 students in 11 schools, Bethel School District is committed to excellence in every aspect of its operation. Bethel School District is located in northwest Eugene in Oregon’s picturesque Willamette Valley. Approximately two hours south of Portland, Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and enjoys a mild climate, wonderful recreation opportunities, and a friendly atmosphere.

The Bethel community is centered around its schools and has demonstrated a high degree of trust in the school district. A $99.3 million bond measure was approved in November 2020 with a 66% Yes vote. Bethel School District employees are proud of being part of what is affectionately known as the Bethel Family.

Bethel believes in supporting the whole child and offers

• Counseling, Music, and PE Specialists in every school
• Free breakfast for all students, K - 12
• Middle School Robotics, Culinary and Digital Design programs
• Robust Career and Technical Education and college courses at Willamette HS
• Farm-to-school experiences for students through the Bethel Farm
• Trauma-informed and Restorative Practices implemented K -12
• Sources of Strength supported throughout the District 

Bethel Schools are committed to creating safe, caring, mutually respectful environments where all students are honored and valued for their diverse cultural backgrounds, and strengths and abilities in every instructional practice and school activity to support academic achievement and student success.

Applying

A cover letter is required with your application. Your cover letter should address the following.

Successful candidates will: 

• Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve - create a growth-mindset culture in the classroom
• Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families and colleagues
• Recognize students’ different needs, abilities and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs, abilities and interests
• Fully support and implement Social Emotional Learning, encouraging students to build self-awareness, self-management and relationship skills
• Possess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to be on track to meet academic goals
• Demonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging, organized and effective
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Connect well with students, families and the school community – be open to learning about others, especially those who may be different from you
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices
• Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff (be a team player)
• Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improving
• Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in teaching and education

Selection Factors:

• Knowledge of educational programs offered in all schools and of basic educational techniques, as required by the position.
• Knowledge of the basic developmental stages of a child's learning process.
• Ability to schedule the workload, manage time, and meet the needs of students, the school, or a program.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work with small groups and individual students.
• Ability to prepare materials for lesson plans and adapt, as needed, to meet the needs of students.
• Ability to interact positively with children and adults, and observe individual student abilities.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, administrators, parents and co-workers.
• Ability to safely and proficiently operate standard office and audio-visual equipment, as required by the position.
• Ability to maintain an appropriate and legal level of confidentiality regarding students, staff, and other individuals.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable and prompt attendance.

Minimum qualifications: 

• Possess an Oregon Teaching License valid for assignment by start of the school year
• Ability to implement Culturally Proficient skills and strategies 
• Successfully pass fingerprinting, criminal, Oregon Department of Education, and TSPC background checks

Highly desirable qualifications:

• Bilingual or multilingual abilities, preferably Spanish/English
• Experience working in richly diverse school communities and environments
• Strong Knowledge of Culturally Responsive Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
• Strong Knowledge of Multi-tiered Systems of Support

Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.

To apply, please follow the link to TalentEd Recruit and Hire

If you are an in-district employee and wish to be considered for this position, please indicate your interest in writing to Remie Calalang, Assistant Superintendent, by 4:00 p.m. on September 12, 2024.

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practices Act,

Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.

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