Forestry Teaching Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

School Year: 2026-2027

CTE Certified Natural Resources. Science endorsed preferred.

SUMMARY: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Responds in a cooperative and positive manner to supervision.
• Participates in activities which are related to school functions and/or the educative process which may occur outside the regular school day.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned non-teaching duties.
• Plan and present a program of study that meets the individual needs of students in the Forestry/Natural Resources program.
• Work collaboratively with staff in the development and implementation of the Natural Resources Career & Technical Education certified course work.
• Instruct with an emphasis on contextual learning.
• Instruct with emphasis on integrated forest resource management with an emphasis on the role of fire in western ecosystems.
• Provide a classroom climate conducive to student learning stressing safety, personal responsibility and skill development.
• Instruct students how to safely operate small machines used in the program, i.e. chainsaws.
• Instruct with an understanding and appreciation of the northwest’s heritage of logging and forest management.
• Obtain Commercial Driving License.
• Give students the opportunity to develop leadership skills as well as supervisory skills.
• Serve as the FNRL (Future Natural Resource Leaders) Chapteradvisor and develop a quality chapter.
• Communicate with parents and community on a regular basis.
• Provide accurate, timely records of all contracts entered into with community members and the Forestry/Natural Resources program.
• Plan and prepare a budget for assigned area.
• Adhere to state, district and school

Coach our established forestry team. Supervise at competitions and CDEs. Teach the related forestry skills that students will need to be successful in FNRL sponsored events and forestry careers. Coaching stipend is available.

• Supervises students in assigned classroom and during periods of duty supervision.
• Supervises teacher assistants and volunteers as may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelors degree
• Such alternatives as the board deems appropriate

• Valid Oregon teaching license
• Appropriate CTE endorsement(s)
• Business and industry experience that would qualify for CTE Licensure requirements

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 30 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

This is an exempt position as defined under the Oregon Wage and Hours Law. The normal work year and work day will be based on the operational needs of the district, however there may be some hours beyond the normal day, or normal week, depending on the particular operational needs of the district. The attendance standards described herein shall not be construed as a guarantee of hours or days of work.

Salary to be determined by the Board of Directors. Work schedules will be reviewed and approved by the principal and shall be based on the operational needs of the district.