1.0 FTE High School Language Arts Teacher Opening
Amity School District 4-J is seeking a Highly Qualified applicant for a 1.0 FTE Language Arts Teacher. This position will begin with the 2026-2027 school year. Amity School District is on the 4-day school week, which has provided staff with many professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
The applicant must:
1. Hold a valid Oregon Teaching License with Language Arts endorsements.
2. Have the ability to provide materials and lessons consistent with student grade levels, individual needs and the District Curriculum Guide.
3. Have the ability to establish criteria both in skills and knowledge acquisition for awarding grades.
4. Clearly stated and consistent classroom rules, and a reward and consequence system that motivates students to excel in your class.
5. Consistently enforce this plan and hold parent conferences on discipline when necessary.
6. Have strong oral and written communication skills, including proper word usage, punctuation and correct spelling.
7. As yearbook adviser, you will oversee selecting and training students for their roles, provides guidance and encouragement, develops a style guide and theme, manages deadlines, completes final reviews for publishing and sign off before printing.
8. Possess strong skills for use of current educational technology and a high aptitude for mastering new technology applications. This includes computers and software, SMART boards and document cameras.
9. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
Start Date/Salary:
August 20, 2026
Placement on the Amity School District Teaching Salary Schedule.
Application Deadline:
Open until filled.
