6th Grade Teacher; OES

6th Grade Teacher (OES)

Oakridge School District 76 Oakridge Elementary School - Oakridge, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Oakridge School District 76

Job : 5553714

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Oakridge School District

47997 W. 1st Street

Oakridge, OR 97463

Internal Licensed Vacancy Posting 26-24

Date Posted: 2/24/2026

Title: 6th Grade Teacher

Location: Oakridge Elementary School

Start Date: August 31, 2026

The Oakridge School District is seeking an energetic, positive, innovative 6th Grade Teacher. The teacher designs and delivers learning experiences for students, organizes and facilitates the learning process utilizing a variety of evidence‑based instructional practices and applicable technology, participates in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social and emotional success of students, consistently evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates student progress, and regularly collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities for students.

The position of teacher performs under the supervision of the Oakridge Elementary Principal and has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students. Teachers facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills. The instruction of students shall include individual skill development, expansion of knowledge and development of ability to reason. Supervision of students shall include guidance, development and safety. The classroom teacher functions in accordance with District approved curriculum, policies, rules, regulations and the performance standards of the District/State and the performance goals established for the teacher.

The teacher addresses specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The teacher maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents and students. Oakridge School District expects teachers to be aware of and maintain “The competent educator standards” found in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR ).

• Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity and equity.
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Establish clear objectives and create long‑ and short‑range plans for instruction to meet needs, abilities and interests of students.
• Develop and carry out clear, organized, sequential lessons and learning activities suitable for students’ developmental levels and aligned with instructional objectives and Oregon standards.
• Vary and pace classroom strategies to accommodate different learning styles, actively engage students and maximize student engagement in meaningful learning.
• Implement district and state curriculum standards and ensure that instructional activities are clearly related to district/state curriculum standards.
• Use current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development to design and adapt individual/group academic and behavior/social programs in all school settings.
• Collaborate with administrators and classroom teachers to establish workable class schedules.
• Use a variety of approaches to assess students’ skills and performance for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and classroom teachers regarding student progress.
• Assume responsibility for adapting and modifying classroom instruction for students identified as needing specialized instruction.
• Work as part of the school team to fully implement Response to Intervention (RTI).
• Work collaboratively with school personnel in meeting diverse social and academic needs of students.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all students and with parents/guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing…