Amity School District is seeking qualified applicants for a Science teacher that can demonstrate the qualities expected in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, professional responsibilities, professional relationships, and school community.
The teacher will be responsible for communicating knowledge to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner. He or she will use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources. Teachers will administer different forms of student assessments, communicate with parents and other team members about student progress, and plan for further instruction. They will be reflective about their own practice and act as a coach for their team members when necessary. Teachers will work to integrate technology into their teaching and professional activities.
This is a full-time position beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Amity School District operates on a 4-day school week, which has provided staff with many professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
1. Hold a valid Oregon Teaching License with an appropriate science endorsement.
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. 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.
8. Be willing to share in student supervision responsibilities associated with teaching in a small rural district.
Start Date/Salary:
August 20, 2026
Placement on the Amity School District Teaching Salary Schedule.
Application Deadline:
Open until filled.
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. Persons with disabilities may contact Jeff Clark at 503-835-2171 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district with assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.
To apply, please include the following:
Oregon Statewide Teaching Application
An Equal Opportunity Employer Form
Resume
Three letters of reference
Statement addressing the job qualifications
Transcripts may be sent with the application or provided during the interviewing process.
Application shall be electronically submitted to:
Jeff Clark, Superintendent
jeff.clark@amity.k12.or.us
