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SY26-27 Dental Occupation Teacher CTE at RHS

Young World Physical Education, Troutdale, OR, United States


SY26-27 Dental Occupation Teacher CTE at RHS
REYNOLDS SD 7 – REYNOLDS HIGH SCHOOL, Troutdale, Oregon

Job Details
Job ID:

5668726

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 24, 2026

Job Description
This position is posted for School Year 2026-2027

JOB TITLE:

Dental Occupation CTE Teacher

Reports To:

Building Principal

In addition to the job summary and essential qualifications listed below, this teaching position specializes in teaching high school students in dental occupations. The position requires 2,000 hours of industry/field experience or a secondary level teaching license accompanied by the appropriate CTE endorsement to qualify for enrollment in the CTE licensure/endorsement program or the ability to obtain the endorsement.

Job Summary:

The job of “Teacher” is done for the purpose of developing students’ academic and interpersonal skills through implementing District approved curriculum and/or the appropriate presentations of courses of study; documenting teaching and student progress/ activities/ outcomes; addressing specific academic needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and, providing feedback to students, parents/guardians and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

CTE Responsibilities
Employees who teach within an ODE approved Program of Study (POS) are required to have special expertise applicable to the educational program(s) assigned. These courses require a high degree of knowledge, skill, and experience in industry standards. We require a teaching professional who views students as collaborative thinkers for a high-wage, in-demand workforce. This instructional leader will work with other teachers, industry partners, students, and families to develop a high-quality program of study in the area of dental occupations. CTE teachers give input on the allocation of their funds for sustainable programming, develop partnerships for work-based learning opportunities, embed Oregon employability skills into their course content, and align the knowledge and skills from class to post-secondary opportunities.

The CTE Teacher will develop and implement curriculum suited to the education and training of students for entry-level positions; stay up-to-date with current practices in business and/or industry and makes certain the curriculum is kept updated to reflect all changes; teach the skills necessary for job-readiness including how to locate jobs, prepare resumes, and successfully interview. Provide rigorous work-place readiness skills using a standards-based scope and sequence from course introduction to concentrator capstone.

Dental Occupation Instruction Focus

Basic principles of infection control, sterilization, and safe handling of dental instruments.

Basics of dental office procedures and patient care management.

Basics of chair-side assisting, including preparation, safety, and sanitation in clinical settings.

Basics of oral health concepts and patient education in treatment planning and care.

Basics of dental practice operations and the overall healthcare environment.

Basics of dental office administration and management.

Basics of scheduling, patient coordination, and clinical workflow management.

Basics of patient communication, appointment planning, and dental office coordination.

Essential Job Functions
A teacher performs the following tasks: plans instruction, establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning, implements lessons, evaluates student achievement, appropriately directs instructional assistants, all for the purpose of providing successful instruction and learning.

Plans for instruction for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.

Planning Examples

Selects or writes learning goals that are based upon the district's expected outcomes, Oregon Board of Education directives, and the physical and mental maturity of the students.

Determines the current achievement level of the students with respect to the learning goals.

Establishes objectives for a unit of instruction, formulates daily lessons, and evaluates student’s attainment of learning goals.

Adapts unit and lesson plans for exceptional learners and for students from varying cultural, social, and linguistic backgrounds.

Selects and organizes instructional materials and equipment for the unit of instruction.

Designs instructional activities to achieve unit and lesson objectives.

Estimates the time required for direct instruction, student practice and application, and evaluation of student learning.

Establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning.

Establishing Conducive Climate Examples

Communicates classroom rules, procedures, and behavioral expectations.

Applies principles of gender equity, racial justice, and least restrictive environment for students with disabilities.

Recognizes the effects of the physical, social, and emotional climate of the student’s homes and community on student motivation and behavior.

Encourages appropriate behavior and provides meaningful reinforcement.

Monitors conduct and takes appropriate action in line with building and district policies.

Interacts courteously with students, colleagues, and parents and resolves conflicts professionally.

Uses classroom time effectively to provide maximum time on learning tasks.

Manages instructional transitions and coordinates the use of parent volunteers, student assistants, and other support personnel.

Implements plans to improve student success.

Instruction Examples

Organises students to engage in planned learning activities.

Communicates learning outcomes to be achieved and focuses on student interest on tasks.

Provides instruction using a variety of instructional techniques.

Monitors the effectiveness of learning activities and modifies pace and content.

Uses techniques that promote critical thinking and problem-solving.

Evaluates student achievement and provides feedback to students, parents/guardians, and administration.

Evaluation Examples

Selects and uses tests, observations, district scoring guides, student interviews, and other assessment procedures; collects work samples for the student’s portfolio.

Designs assessments to determine if students have mastered objectives before designing the activities of a lesson.

Grades and records student progress, prepares anecdotal records, and reports achievements to students and parents.

Summarises data on student achievement in relationship to instructional objectives.

Uses data to refine curriculum objectives and plan further instruction; documents teaching effectiveness.

Directs instructional assistants for an effective school program and addresses needs of individual students.

Directing Instructional Assistants Examples

Delegates specific instructional tasks to individual students or groups.

Trains assistants in the tasks to be performed under the teacher’s supervision.

Supervises and assesses the performance of delegated tasks and adjusts as necessary.

Assumes full accountability for effectiveness and safety of tasks delegated.

Advises parents/guardians of student progress.

Collaborates with teachers, school personnel, parents, and community agencies.

Works with industry partners to coordinate work-based learning for students.

Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments safely and accurately.

Monitors student activities for a safe learning environment.

Prepares teaching materials and reports (grades, attendance, anecdotal records).

Reports incidents (fights, suspected abuse, substance abuse) in adherence to rules.

Other Job Functions

Assists other personnel as required to implement curriculum and support their work activities.

Participates in meetings (parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings) to receive or provide information or meet credential requirements.

Qualifications

Prior success in job-related experiences (including supervised student teaching).

Knowledge of and ability to implement federal and state mandates for career technical education in a classroom setting.

2,000 hours of industry/field experience or secondary level teaching license with appropriate CTE endorsement.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills to motivate students, communicate with diverse backgrounds, direct support personnel, and evaluate performance.

Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state and district curriculum standards, credit and grading requirements, and appropriate instructional subjects.

Abilities to perform specialized tasks, maintain records, establish relationships with students, parents, school personnel, meet schedules, and perform physical tasks such as mobility, lifting, reaching, talking, hearing, visual acuity.

Education Required

University degree in the field of education and/or State of Oregon requirements for a teaching license.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required

State of Oregon Teaching License appropriate to assignment with Health Sciences Endorsements or industry hours for CTE licensure program.

Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Check clearance.

First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificates for some assignments.

Annual Workdays:

190

FTE:

1.0 FTE

Position Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$59,642 to $111,957 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Contact Information

Michael Anderson, Principal

REYNOLDS HIGH SCHOOL

Email: MAnderson@rsd7.net

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