District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position(s) of Special Education Teacher-Multiple Positions. The positions available are for both resource and high needs rooms and are for all age levels. 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 Special Education teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students who are eligible for IDEA services, manages an assigned caseload, maintains regular communication with those students, their parents, and appropriate staff members and is responsible for development, revision and implementation of IEP’s.

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, Special 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.
• Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).

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.

Biligual/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 individual’s 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, veteran’s 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.