World History Teacher
Portland, Oregon•Full-time
$44,312 - $76,448 annually
$44,312 - $76,448 annually
About the Job
Edison High School
World History Teacher Job Description:
Job Summary:
Edison High School is dedicated to serving students with learning differences in small classes (average of 10 students). Teachers cultivate a safe and community-based learning environment. This full-time position is responsible for teaching four World History classes per year, as well as one elective course per term, and acting as an advisor for a group of students (a mixed group of 10-12 students from grades 9-12).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach five classes as assigned, using a variety of teaching methods to support different learning styles, abilities, and identities.
- Lead an advisory/homeroom to support students with organization, self-advocacy, and social skill development.
- Facilitate (8th period) homework support session four days a week.
- Collaborate with the Social Studies Department on curriculum development and reform.
- Attend weekly faculty meetings, department meetings, and two all-school professional development events.
- Other tasks and/or duties (e.g., attend the school’s auction and open house; chaperone a dance; coordinate family and student conferences; etc.) as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies as they pertain to teaching history and social studies to high school students with learning differences.
- Educational trends and best practices for curriculum development and instructional strategies for high school history and social studies programming.
- Academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of high school students.
- Effective classroom management techniques.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, develop, and effectively deliver a comprehensive history and social studies curriculum.
- Construct an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom that provides an effective and stimulating learning experience for students with learning differences.
- Effectively assess the educational needs of each student, and utilize innovative strategies to enhance student success.
- Review, analyze, evaluate, and communicate students’ academic, social, and emotional growth with school counselors and students’ families.
- Build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues using clear and open communication.
- Thrive in a tight-knit community while working with students, families, and staff with diverse ethnicities, racial identities, sexual orientations, gender expression, religions, ages, and abilities.
- Demonstrate an optimistic attitude, resiliency, and a dedication to personal and professional growth.
Certificates and Clearances:
- A valid secondary teaching license from any state in the United States is preferred.
- First Aid and CPR Certificate (can be acquired prior to the beginning of employment).
- Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance.
Reporting:
This position reports to the Principal of Edison High School.
Salary/Benefits/Start Date:
- Competitive salary with full benefits. Salary based on degree (s) and years of experience.
- Salary Range: $44,312 - $76,448.
- Insurance benefits include: Health and dental, Health Savings, and Flexible Spending.
- Retirement: 6% employer contribution to 401K account.
- Generous sick leave and personal time-off benefits.
- Start date: August 25, 2026. This is a 10-month position for the 2026-2027 school year.
To Apply:
Application: Please submit the following materials as separate PDF documents to Dr. Chris Smart at csmart@edisonhs.org by June 15, 2026.
- Cover letter speaking to how your experience aligns with the mission and values of Edison High School.
- Resume.
- A list of three professional references with the name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission).
About Edison High School
Edison High School empowers students with learning differences to experience academic success and personal growth, while preparing them for the future. We are guided by a set of Core Values. Edison is student-centered and characterized by attunement, collaboration, dedication, accessibility, and organization; our students become future-ready. We have a very low student-to-teacher ratio, an excellent student support program, a unique educational approach and methodologies specific to students with learning differences.