Top 56 Social studies teacher Jobs in Portland Or

Gr 6 Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Vernon K-8 (Temporary)
Portland Public Schools Oregon —Portland, OR
- $57,206 - $111,314 a year
- Temporary
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Teaching Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
4d
Gr 6-8 Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Skyline K-8 (Temporary)
Portland Public Schools Oregon —Portland, OR
- $57,206 - $111,314 a year
- Temporary
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Teaching Certification
2d
Substitute Teachers (Middle School)
Catlin Gabel School —Portland, OR
- $164 a day
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Opportunities for advancement
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4d
Human Services Instructor [Faculty Part-time Pool]
Clackamas Community College —Oregon City, OR
- $44.14 - $88.32 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
Science Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)
Gladstone School District —Gladstone, OR
- $57,680 - $108,610 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
3d
Teacher - Elementary, Grades 1-3 (Temporary)
Gresham Barlow School District —Gresham, OR
- $52,347 - $108,785 a year
- Temporary
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Teaching Certification
11d
Teacher - Elementary, Physical Education
Gresham Barlow School District —Gresham, OR
- $52,347 - $108,785 a year
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- First Aid Certification
ELEMENTARY TEACHER - 26/27
Multnomah Learning Academy —Fairview, OR
- $44,000.00 - $62,620.15 a year
- Extended hours
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
Quick Apply
Co-Teacher with Reggio Emilia Background
Pinecone Childcare —Portland, OR
- From $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Teacher - Elementary, Grade 1 (Temporary)
Gresham Barlow School District —Gresham, OR
- $17,450 - $34,561 a year
- Temporary
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Teaching Certification
Adjunct Instructor, Special Education
PACIFIC UNIVERSITY —Forest Grove, OR
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 5 years
Quick Apply
Substitute Teachers (Beginning & Lower School)
Catlin Gabel School —Portland, OR
- $164 a day
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
Quick Apply
Educational Assistant- Instructional Assistant
Gresham Barlow School District —Gresham, OR
- $22.29 - $30.54 an hour
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
3d
Teacher - Special Education, Educational Resource Classroom (Temporary)
Gresham Barlow School District —Gresham, OR
- $49,893 - $103,684 a year
- Temporary
- Classroom
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
18h
Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher '26/'27 SY
Faith Bible Christian School —Hillsboro, OR
- $38,000 - $40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
Educational Assistant - Special Classroom (7.50 Hours) at Centennial High School
CENTENNIAL SD 28J —Portland, OR
- $21.29 - $29.47 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Instructional Assistant
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education —Portland, OR
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Teacher SPED Learning Center Classroom Support - 0.5 FTE - Lane MS
Portland Public Schools Oregon —Portland, OR
- $57,206 - $111,314 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Educational Assistant (Reading Support) - Limited Term - PK-5 Academics
Portland Public Schools Oregon —Portland, OR
- $20.66 an hour
- Classroom
- Math
- Experience working with children
Educational Assistant - 0.3 FTE - Gray MS
Portland Public Schools Oregon —Portland, OR
- $20.66 - $26.39 an hour
- Classroom
- Math
- Experience working with children

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Gr 6 Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Vernon K-8 (Temporary)

Portland Public Schools Oregon -
Portland, OR

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Job Details

Temporary | Full-time
$57,206 - $111,314 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Observation-based student assessment
Student supervision
Student progress monitoring
Teacher collaboration
Gradebook management
Family collaboration in education
Culturally responsive teaching (DEI initiatives)
Student report writing
Student record keeping
Teaching Certification
Interactive learning teaching method
Performance Reporting
Individualized instructions
Classroom organization for children
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
One-on-one student support
Working with students
Content development
English Language Arts Teacher Certification
Subject-specific Teaching Certification
Parent communication in school administration
Curriculum standards alignment
Professional Educator License
Instructional materials development
Teaching English language arts
School policy and procedure enforcement
Student needs assessment
Multicultural competence in teaching
Student progress notes
Teaching technology use

Full Job Description

Open Internal Only

Open Date: 8/13/2026 Close Date: 8/19/2026

Open Internal & External:

Open Date: 8/15/2026 Close Date: 8/19/2026

This posting is open internally only for the first two (2) business days. Interviewing and hiring priority will be given to internal applicants. Current probationary and contract professional educators are eligible to transfer until August 20th.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

This is a temporary position from August 20, 2026 - November 10, 2026

Position Details

POSITION SUMMARY:

The classroom teacher performs under supervision of a principal or other designated supervisor and has major responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students. 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 the established policies, rules, regulations and the performance standards of the District/State and the performance goals established for the teacher.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instruction, providing materials which facilitate active learning; monitor student progress and adapt course content delivery methods in order to meet the needs of individual students; instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials, technologies and equipment to support instruction.
Promote a culture of high expectations, providing every student with high quality and culturally relevant instruction; support and implement the District’s Educational Racial Equity Policy; create a safe, welcoming classroom environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and community.
Understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing variations within and across cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and physical areas, diversity of cultures and communities; implement and insure a developmentally appropriate, challenging and high-standards learning environment.
Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple methods of assessment, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals and engage and encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas.
Develop and implement effective classroom management strategies, providing a safe, secure and respectful learning environment; communicate student behavior expectations in a positive manner; convey reminders, rules and expectations with consistency and equity, while recognizing the unique qualities and characteristics of the individual.
Understand central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of curriculum; apply concepts to create meaningful learning experiences designed to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity and collaborative problem-solving.
Progress toward professional goals and contribute to school-wide goals through self-reflection and self-reporting, teamwork, parent/student surveys, meetings, record keeping, portfolios, peer collaboration and other measures and methods.
Establish standards, growth and learning goals for each student; develop “SMART” (Specific and strategic; Measurable; Action-oriented; Rigorous, realistic and results-focused; Timed and tracked) goals including use of baseline and progression data, identifying strategies, measures and evidence of progress standards; report on student progress throughout the school year.
Update and maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development as required by school, district, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.
Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Incumbents must be properly licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for assignment as a Professional Educator.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural Chinese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese applicants are highly desirable.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of:

Academic achievement standards that aligns to district goals and create a comprehensive, rigorous and coherent curricular program.
Research-based instructional strategies and models for improving instructional practices.
Existing and emerging education and instructional technologies and software.

Ability to:

Advocate, model and implement Portland Public School's Educational Racial Equity policy.
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Manage student behavior and maintain discipline in accordance with school, district and state policies, procedures and laws.
Assign and grade class work, homework, projects, tests and assignments.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Prepare classroom for class activities.
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Provide appropriate feedback on work.
Encourage parent and community involvement.
Provide student information to authorized individuals in a timely manner.
Participate in appropriate professional growth and extracurricular activities.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
Utilize relevant technologies to support and differentiate instruction.
Welcome and empower students and families, including underrepresented families of color and those whose first language may not be English, as essential partners in student education.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
Update records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and caregivers regarding student progress and student needs.
Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.

ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENT: English Language Arts & Social Studies

COMPENSATION: $57,206 - $111,314 (Annual salary based on 1.0 FTE)

WORK YEAR: 193 days

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials. With the District’s focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.

The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran’s status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.

504 Coordinator: Katie Loewen, [email protected], 503-916-3337 x63337
ADA Coordinator: Jey Buno, [email protected], 503-916-3360
Director of Civil Rights: Dr. Bobby Cruz, [email protected], 503-839-3660

Accessibility Statement

Benefits Information

Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.

Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.

For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.pps.net/Page/1635

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social studies teacher jobs in portland or

Gr 6 Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Vernon K-8 (Temporary)

Gr 6-8 Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Skyline K-8 (Temporary)

Substitute Teachers (Middle School)

Human Services Instructor [Faculty Part-time Pool]

Science Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

Teacher - Elementary, Grades 1-3 (Temporary)

Teacher - Elementary, Physical Education

ELEMENTARY TEACHER - 26/27

Co-Teacher with Reggio Emilia Background

Teacher - Elementary, Grade 1 (Temporary)

Adjunct Instructor, Special Education

Substitute Teachers (Beginning & Lower School)

Educational Assistant- Instructional Assistant

Teacher - Special Education, Educational Resource Classroom (Temporary)

Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher '26/'27 SY

Educational Assistant - Special Classroom (7.50 Hours) at Centennial High School

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Teacher SPED Learning Center Classroom Support - 0.5 FTE - Lane MS

Educational Assistant (Reading Support) - Limited Term - PK-5 Academics

Educational Assistant - 0.3 FTE - Gray MS

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