District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of District Instructional Coach.  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.  

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

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:

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

Title:                                             TOSA – District Instructional Coach

Classification:                               Licensed

Reports To:                                  Director of Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Job Purpose Statement: 

The Instructional Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices, Common Core Standards, and data driven instruction to close the achievement gap for underrepresented students. The instructional coach fosters a culture of community, diversity, and inclusion, and support students and staff to address issues and opportunities of equity that impact student learning by developing teacher capacity and identifying curricular needs. The instructional coach models effective teaching practices and provide instructional coaching designed to support inclusive classroom environments; supports teachers in understanding the foundational components of a culturally responsive learning environment and integrating these principles into practice; develops sustainable practices that work to maintain high achievement for all students. The instructional coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. The instructional coach will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration and common issues of concern. The instructional coach will demonstrate and model a passion for education reform and leadership. This is NOT a supervisory position and DOES NOT include evaluation of colleagues.

Job Qualifications & Licensure:      

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Elementary Education.
• Secondary Education experience preferred. Masters preferred.
• Valid Oregon Teaching License and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon.
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
• An in-depth knowledge of math teaching standards and experience in teaching mathematics - preffered.

Essential Job Functions:   

• Facilitates the intellectual and professional development of teachers.
• Fosters a culture of community, diversity, and inclusion, and support students and staff to address issues and opportunities of equity that impact student learning by developing teacher capacity and identifying curricular needs.
• Creates positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Communicates and demonstrates researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Reacts to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Teach, co- teach and model/demonstrate lessons.
• Assist teachers in utilizing a variety of on-going, instructionally based assessment approaches to inform and differentiate instruction.
• Support building administrators in the use of data to identify instructional strategies that will foster improvement in student achievement
• Help maintain cohesiveness in school environment and across the district.
• Use current technology for instructional management needs, including experience with Google Classroom.
• Serve as a role model and demonstrate instructional leadership and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Spanish preferred.
• Effectively communicate accurate and up-to-date information to teachers and students in a way that enhances student learning.
• Embrace and encourage the acceptance of diversity.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage time and resources appropriately.
• Create a positive atmosphere that promotes cooperation with administration, parents, co- workers, and students.
• Demonstrate concern for students’ and teachers’ well-being.
• Maintain a familiarity with current educational issues.
• Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
• Spend time beyond the school day preparing and planning instruction and professional development.
• Disaggregate and analyze academic achievement data to target instruction, enhance student learning, and inform teacher practice.
• Other tasks as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by immediate supervisor and/or the Superintendent.

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. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District’s goals.

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:  

www.nwasco.k12.or.us/Domain/51                    

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of: 

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.