English Language Arts Teacher (Jr. High/High School)

This position is a full–time JH/HS English Language Arts teaching position located at Pacific High
School in Sixes, OR, that starts in the 2025-2026 school year. The primary subject is English
Language Arts. This position will also include general education classes and subjects, to be
determined.
We seek a creative and passionate teacher who loves working with a wide range of students and
can team with colleagues and administration to provide skills necessary for high school
graduation, post – secondary education and. A sense of humor and genuine love for working
with all students is a necessity. This position requires initiative, a willingness to seek out
opportunities for growth, and a willingness to work both individually and collaboratively. The
individual will be part of a team including colleagues, special education teacher, instructional
assistants, special service providers, and administration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
Plans and implements a program of study following state and District goals/curriculum
that as much as possible meets the individual needs and development of students
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes
clear objectives for all instructional units, projects and lessons to communicate these
goals and objectives to students
Develops and maintains a classroom environment conductive to learning with the
resources provided by the District
Establishes and clarifies acceptable standards for student behavior and demonstrates
effective classroom management skills
Diagnoses the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribes appropriate
learning activities for each student
Evaluates each student's growth periodically and develops instructional plans for the
future
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student
conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and
attendance
Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior
Maintains accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, District policy
and administrative regulations
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and maintains such records
as required by law and District policy
Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues
Serves as a role model to students in the areas of appearance, actions, behaviors and
interpersonal interactions with peers
Provides academic modifications for special needs students
Cooperates with other members of staff in planning District curriculum and instructional
methods, goals and objectives
Takes reasonable precautions to provide for health and safety of the students and to
protect equipment, materials and facilities
Satisfactorily performs teaching responsibilities and continually evaluates and
reappraises professional performance using District guidelines. Assumes the
responsibility for seeking help and advices, and takes full responsibility for demonstrating
professional growth and needed improvement
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students,
parents, and staff
Attends meeting and serves on committees as directed
Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may
seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration.
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Ability to collaborate with staff in a team environment to work on building and district
needs to meet the many and varied needs of our students.
The district provides professional development opportunities both within the and outside of the
district.
Teachers may transfer up to 10 years of experience.
Extracurricular opportunities may be available for high school and/or junior high school sports
and activities.
The Port Orford–Langlois School District is comprised of two locations: Driftwood Elementary
School, a K–6 school located in Port Orford with a population of approximately 130 students,
and Pacific High School, which houses grades 7-12 and is located seven miles north of Port
Orford and seven miles south of Langlois that has a population of approximately 105 students.
Please visit our website (www.2cj.com) and Facebook pages for information about
Driftwood Elementary School and Port Orford–Langlois School District.