Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Oregon

A Language Arts Teacher in secondary education is responsible for the instruction of English Literature, Reading, Writing, and other language-related topics to students from Grade 6 to 12. Their duties include preparing lesson plans, conducting classes, providing one-on-one guidance to students, grading assignments, and tests, as well as collaborating with other educators to integrate cross-curricular instruction. They are also tasked with fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that nurtures students' language development skills, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and promoting cultural appreciation through literature.

Important skills for a Language Arts Teacher include strong communication, patience, creativity, and organizational abilities. They should be adept at classroom management and able to accommodate diverse learning styles. Relevant certifications can include a Bachelor's degree in English or a related field, a teaching credential, and in many states, a Master's degree in Education is often preferred or required. Prior to becoming a Language Arts Teacher, a person may hold roles such as a Teacher's Assistant, a Tutor, or an English Literature Instructor at a smaller scale like a tuition center.

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High School English Teacher - North Valley High School (2026-2027)

  • THREE RIVERS/JOSEPHINE COUNTY SD
  • Grants Pass, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Grants Pass, OR
  • 1 day ago

Three Rivers School District is hiring for the following licensed position for the 2026-27 school year: North Valley High School English Teacher Permanent FTE: 1.0 Valid Oregon Teaching License is...

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K-5 Dual Language Teacher Federal Programs Summer School 1-2 Positions (Repost)

  • NEWBERG SD 29J
  • Newberg, OR
  • 6 days ago
  • Newberg, OR
  • 6 days ago

Ability to write memoranda, correspondence, lessons plans, reports, and student achievement summaries in English....

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Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher

  • Northwest Youth Corps
  • Eugene, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Eugene, OR
  • 8 days ago

POSITION: Social Studies/Language Arts Teacher LOCATION: Twin Rivers Charter School at Northwest Youth Corps Headquarters, Eugene, Oregon....

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High School English Teacher - Illinois Valley High School (2026-2027)

  • THREE RIVERS/JOSEPHINE COUNTY SD
  • Cave Junction, OR
  • 14 days ago
  • Cave Junction, OR
  • 14 days ago

Three Rivers School District is hiring for the following licensed position for the 2026-27 school year: Illinois Valley High School English Teacher Permanent FTE: 1.0 Valid Oregon Teaching License...

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English Language Arts Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Hood River Valley High School

  • 608-Hood River Valley High School
  • Hood River, OR
  • 15 days ago
  • Hood River, OR
  • 15 days ago

Content knowledge in English Language Arts....

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High School English Language Arts

  • Oakland High School
  • Oakland, OR
  • 16 days ago
  • Oakland, OR
  • 16 days ago

Description Oakland School District seeks outstanding candidates for a High School English / Language Arts position teaching grades 11 & 12.....

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Secondary Spanish Dual Language Teacher SY26-27 - RMS

  • REYNOLDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Fairview, OR
  • 22 days ago
  • Fairview, OR
  • 22 days ago

Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge - Deep understanding of Common Core State Standards, PBIS, RTI, and formative assessments....

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High School Language Arts Teacher

  • SWEET HOME HIGH SCHOOL
  • Sweet Home, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sweet Home, OR
  • 30+ days ago

High School Language Arts Teacher SWEET HOME SD 55 SWEET HOME HIGH SCHOOL - Sweet Home, Oregon This job is also posted in Sweet Home School District 55 Job Details Job ID:5677635 Application Deadline...

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Temporary High School English Teacher - Hidden Valley High School (2026-2027)

  • HIDDEN VALLEY HS
  • Grants Pass, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grants Pass, OR
  • 30+ days ago

Temporary High School English Teacher - Hidden Valley High School (2026-2027) THREE RIVERS/JOSEPHINE COUNTY SD HIDDEN VALLEY HS - Grants Pass, Oregon This job is also posted in Three Rivers School...

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High School ELA Teacher

  • Urban Dove (NY)
  • Astoria, OR
  • 90+ days ago
  • Astoria, OR
  • 90+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description ABOUT THE POSITION: UD Team teachers are dynamic educators who utilize data-driven approaches in a student-paced, competency-based curriculum. With a deep...

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Oregon

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Oregon offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.9%
Bachelor's Degree
24.8%
Doctorate Degree
21.2%
High School or GED
2.8%
Associate's Degree
1.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
Some High School
0.4%
Some College
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Language Arts Teachers in Oregon
Less than 1 year
34.2%
1-2 years
26.3%
None
18.7%
2-4 years
12.7%
6-8 years
5.1%
10+ years
3.0%


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