Bethel School District is seeking candidates for the 2024-25 School Year for two 1.0 FTE temporary Elementary Facilitating Teachers, locations to be determined (control #s 7273 & 7274).

 

Candidates who are licensed or will have the ability to be licensed by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission by the start of the 2024 - 25 School Year 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. 

 

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

 

 

About Bethel

With about 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. It is the largest bond in District History. Bethel School District employees are proud of being part of what is affectionately known as the Bethel Family.

 

Bethel believes in supporting the whole student and offers

• Counseling, Music, and PE Specialists in every school
• Free meals for all students, K - 12
• Middle School Robotics, Culinary and Digital Design programs
• Robust Career and Technical Education and college courses preparation courses at Willamette High School
• 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

Our Mission

To create relevant, responsive, and joyful learning communities where all students thrive.

 

We Believe

• We believe that every Bethel student can find joy, connection, and purpose at school when given the opportunity to learn, grow, and engage.

• We believe each student arrives in our schools with a unique and diverse range of strengths, skills, and perspectives that we must honor and uplift.

• We believe that we are accountable for implementing equitable systems that are relevant, responsive, and adaptable to the needs of our students.

• We believe our schools will be places where students, families, and staff are welcomed and valued as members of our Bethel team.

 

Supports Offered

Newly hired teachers receive the following support:

• Robust mentoring from a veteran teacher (staff new to the teaching profession or 1 - 2 years out of a teacher education program)
• K-5 instructional coaching with a Literacy Coach
• Week-long New Teacher Academy prior to inservice week
• On-going coaching and support
• Opportunities to visit and observe colleagues
• Professional Development in the science of reading including word recognition and language comprehension strategies, explicit small group instruction, culturally responsive instructional practices, RTII and MTSS process and data analysis, equity and trauma informed practices, and professional learning communities

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

For information regarding this position please email Molly Lucas, HR Specialist.

 

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

 

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

 

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. November 21, 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.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY	DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE	AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Bethel School District, an equal opportunity employer, complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practice Act, Title IX Regulations and Section 504 of PL 93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.	The District is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989.	Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.   Disabled persons may contact Remie Calalang, Assistant Superintendent, at (541) 689-3280 for additional information or assistance.

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