Job Description

District Focus

North Wasco County School District ispleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for Elementary Teaching positions (4-5). There are three elementary schools in our district.

We are very proud of our District and the teachers administrators and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.

District Mission: Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college career and life ready.

The Gorge Lifestyle:

The phrase Gorge Lifestyle alone speaks volumes. Located along the banks of the mighty Columbia River just 84 miles east of Portland The Dalles is the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Outdoor enthusiasts find the Gorge to be a perfect environment to pursue wind snow and whitewater sports road and mountain biking hunting fishing hiking golf and more! Serving as a center of Native American trade for over 10000 years and the end of the Oregon Trail history buffs will find the area steeped in history and culture. The Dalles has a quaint and historic small town feel with a population just over 13000. Boasting a mere 14 inches of rain annually The Dalles is home to bountiful agricultural products including world-renowned cherries grapes and wheat. It is home to Columbia Gorge Community College which offers the first wind-power training program in the Pacific Northwest Googles Data Center numerous orchards vineyards wineries craft breweries and a thriving business community.

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Application Process: All application materials must be submitted electronically as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire the following supplemental documents:

1. Letter of interest;
2. Current Resume;
3. Three (3) recent letters of reference
4. Copy of your Oregon Teaching License
5. Copy of Unofficial College Transcripts

SALARY:

$46665-$93402 (non-PERS)

$49643-$99362 (PERS)

Job Purpose Statement/s: The Elementary Classroom Teacher is hired for the purpose/s of developing students academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc.

Job Qualifications & Licensure:

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum Elementary Education Reading Early Childhood Education or similar
• Valid Oregon Teaching License (Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements)
• Skills to motivate students communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds direct support personnel evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods state curriculum framework education code appropriate instructional subjects.
• Holds and maintains an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon; and displays a willingness to teach any qualified subject area.

Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities

• Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods.
• Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities.
• Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities.
• Utilize current and relevant subject matter.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and abilities to use research-based principles of effective instruction.
  • Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes.
  • Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes.
  • Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement.
  • Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly.

• Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning.
  • Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students.
  • Enforce written rules for classroom behavior.
  • Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students.
  • Provide for the health and safety of student in all instructional settings.

• Prepare effectively for class
• Prepare daily lesson plans.
• Provide instruction predicated on course goals objectives aligned with district adopted standards.

• Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students
• Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities.
• Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents.

• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Model personal behaviors of honesty fairness courtesy consideration respect and cultural awareness and responsibility.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration staff students and parents.
• Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members.

• Provide documentation of students progress
• Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students parents and appropriate staff members.
• Assign and check homework and provide feedback to students.
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance.

• Build motivation and interest in learning
• Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area.
• Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in subject area.

• Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development.
• Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development.
• Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teachers instructional effectiveness.
• Participate in District sponsored in service offerings appropriate to assignment.
• Maintain an attitude of helping in the total school atmosphere.

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore this position description is designed to define primary duties qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified.

Workplace Expectations:

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior speech and dress in a neat clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with other licensed staff and immediate supervisor.
• Follow all District policies work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student family colleague or District patron.

Complete Job Descriptions may be obtained at:

1. Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes but is not limited to marijuana mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens amphetamines barbiturates or any other illegal drug or controlled substance except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
2. Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable and encouraged to apply.

North Wasco County School District prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law including but not limited to an individuals perceived or actual race color religion sex sexual orientation national orethnic origin marital status age mental or physical disability pregnancy familial status economic status veterans status or because of the perceived or actual race color religion sex sexual orientation national or ethnic origin marital status age mental or physical disability pregnancy familial status economic status or veterans status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.

Required Experience:

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