Learning Specialist Teacher(s) (SLC and Resource Room)

District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Special Education Learning for the SLC and Resource Room multiple positionsfor the 26'-27' school year. 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 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.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

• Provide a variety of situationally appropriate instructional techniques and methods.
• Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual abilities.
• Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities and severity of disability.
• Utilize current and relevant subject matter, adapted to students’ identified needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of an ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction.
• Organize instruction using learning objectives clearly defined as student outcomes.
• Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes.
• Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective student learning.
• Develop and enforce reasonable written rules of classroom behavior as well as communicate those rules to all students.
• Communicate course goals and expectations to students.
• Use appropriate behavior modification techniques with students.
• Use approved methodology to provide for the health and safety of students, including administration of medication, or providing health care procedures in compliance with School district policies, state and federal governments, under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Prepare effectively for daily instruction with lesson plans addressing IEP Goals and Objectives
• Provide instruction predicated on IEP goals and objectives.
• Communicates frequently with families about the instructional program and conveys information about the individual student progress.
• Develop and maintain positive interpersonal and professional relationships with student, parents, and staff.
• Instruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services.
• Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate educational staff as indicated in the student’s IEP.
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance.
• Collects appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achieved.
• Document related service needs as appropriate including medication, health procedures, therapy procedures and other special needs.
• Provide documentation for behavior intervention plans and implementation strategies.
• Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in subject areas and IEP domains.
• Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in Special Education and the broader field of education.
• Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development.
• Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development.
• Teacher will seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill.
• Participate in District sponsored offerings appropriate to assignment
• Coordinate the development and revision of IEP’s for verified students within the guidelines established by the School District and state and federal governments.
• Assist regular education teachers in the location and preparation of curriculum materials to support the student.
• Monitor and evaluate academic and behavioral progress in cooperation with other teachers.
• Facilitate special education eligibilities as well as recommend future student placement.
• Work cooperatively with the School Counseling Department.
• Coordinate services provided to the student with an IEP.
• Manage all equipment identified in the IEP for students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or 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.

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:

• 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.
• 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 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.