Bilingual Reading Specialist - Title I
About The Position
North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Bilingual 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. THIS IS A BILINGUAL REQUIRED POSITION. District Mission: “Graduating all students to be college and career ready; challenging, inspiring, and empowering them to be healthy and productive citizens.” 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.
Requirements
- 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: 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desireable, and encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- The Reading/Title 1 Specialist promotes and develops successful reading instruction for students
- Performs related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract.
- Maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.
- Responsible for group and individual instruction of reading for students who meet state and federal guidelines.
- Supervises and develops lessons for paraprofessionals
- Measures student progress.
