Oregon City High School is a comprehensive high school with approximately 2,000 students, located in the suburban Portland/Metro area. We are looking for teachers that will continue our collective focus on engaging all learners at high levels, while building students' foundations for the 21st century. We are an AVID Certified school and are also working with the Center for High School Success with a focus on ninth grade success. We are proud of our rich history, the variety of opportunities we offer to students to involve themselves in curricular and co-curricular activities that meet their unique interests, and our consistently high graduation rates.

Posting Description:

The individual accepting this position may teach a variety of CTE Culinary courses including, Culinary I, Advanced Culinary II, International Cuisine/Culinary III and the operation of a student-ran Bistro. Individual will also be responsible for purchasing all needed food items that will be used in the Culinary program.

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 Hospitality and Tourism. 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 and/or career 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 the culinary/food service industry and makes certain the curriculum is kept updated to reflect all changes. Provide rigorous work-place readiness skills using a standards-based scope and sequence from course introduction to concentrator capstone.

The CTE Culinary Teacher will focus instruction on key aspects of the industry including:

the basic principles of sanitation and safe food handling; the basics in food service and hospitality management; the basics of food preparation, safety, and sanitation in professional and institutional kitchens; the basics of food nutritional concepts in meal planning and food preparation; the basics of hospitality and the overall industry sector; the basics of restaurant management; the basics of catering and management; the basics of event planning and management. Special Requirements: (License, training, specialty skills or previous experience) Valid Oregon teaching license appropriate to the assignment with HS CTE Consumer Studies and/or Hospitality and Tourism endorsement or sufficient industry hours to qualify for CTE licensure program. Understanding and experience with PLC's. Knowledge of social/emotional needs of high school students, and ability to work well with culturally diverse students and peers. Implements plans for instruction for the purpose of improving student success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study. Use of a variety of learning and instructional models. Interest in being involved with the total school community. Personal attributes: Possession of a good sense of humor, willingness to work hard, demonstrated rapport with students and staff, high energy level, and possession of sound organizational skills and practices. Establishes a classroom climate conducive to learning by students for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. High school teaching experience preferred. A video sample of you teaching a lesson may be requested if you are called for an interview.

This position is 1.0 FTE.

Start date: 8/25/2025

New staff in-service will be held 8/19/2025-8/20/2025 and will be paid in addition to contract days.

All applicants must apply online at: https://oregoncity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Please attach all documents.

Those applicants selected for interview will be notified of date, time, and place of interview.

Oregon City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, familial status, genetic information, and/or disability of employee, with or without reasonable accommodations, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.