Reading Specialist - Title I

District Focus

North Wasco County School District ispleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants forthe position of Reading/Title I Specialist. 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.

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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 10000 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 13000. 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 Googles Data Center numerous orchards vineyards wineries craft breweries and a thriving business community.

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Application Process: All application materials must be submitted electronically as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire 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 theFederalControlled Substances Act 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812.This includes but is not limited tomarijuana mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens amphetamines barbiturates or any other illegal drug or controlled substance except thosefederallyrecognized 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.

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

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority