This position is open until filled and TEMPORARY.

Position:

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Part-time Reading/Title I Specialist at St. Mary's Academy.  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."

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

Job Purpose Statement/s:  The Reading/Title 1 Specialist promotes and develops successful reading instruction for students and performs related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.  The Reading/Title 1 Specialist is responsible for group and individual instruction of reading for students who meet state and federal guidelines. The Title 1 teacher supervises and develops lessons for paraprofessionals, and measures student progress.

Job Qualifications & Licensure:        

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Reading (Must Hold Reading Endorsement), 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.

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.
3. External applicants will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccincation card.

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