Job Description
District Focus North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for Elementary Teaching positions Grade 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 10,000 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 13,000. 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, Google’s Data Center, numerous orchards, vineyards, wineries, craft breweries and a thriving business community. NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.us Application Process: All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following supplemental documents: Letter of interest; Current Resume; Three (3) recent letters of reference Copy of your Oregon Teaching License Copy of Unofficial College Transcripts SALARY: $46,665-$93,402 (non-PERS) $49,643-$99,362 (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.