Elementary Teacher Pool Grades 4-5

Job Description

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for Elementary Teaching positions (Grades 4‑5) at Chenowith Elementary School in The Dalles, Oregon.

Our district comprises three elementary schools, each committed to providing the best possible education for our students.

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 Dalles, located along the Columbia River Gorge, offers abundant outdoor recreation, a historic small‑town feel, and a low rainfall climate. It is home to agricultural products, a community college, and a thriving business community.

• All application materials must be submitted electronically via our Talent Ed / Recruit &‑Hire platform.
• Supplemental documents:
  Letter of interest;
  Current Resume;
  Three (3) recent letters of reference;
  Copy of your Oregon Teaching License;
  Copy of unofficial college transcripts.

Non‑PERS: $46,665 – $93,402 per year.

PERS: $49,643 – $99,362 per year.

To develop students’ academic and interpersonal skills through district‑approved curriculum, document teaching progress, address individual educational needs, provide a safe learning environment, and give timely feedback to students, parents, and administration.

• BA/BS or higher in Curriculum, Elementary Education, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or similar (required).
• Valid Oregon Teaching License meeting Highly Qualified requirements.
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with diverse backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age‑appropriate methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
• Willingness to teach any qualified subject area and maintain appropriate licenses and endorsements.

• Use varied classroom techniques.
• Promote high achievement relative to student abilities.
• Apply research‑based instructional principles and organize instruction with learning objectives.
• Employ strategies that encourage student involvement.
• Monitor learning and pace instruction accordingly.
• Create a conducive learning environment, articulated classroom behavior rules, and enforce them.
• Communicate course goals, expectations, health and safety standards to students.
• Prepare lessons and align them with district standards.
• Develop grading standards, clearly explain them to parents, and maintain records.
• Build motivation and interest in learning, maintain current knowledge of the subject area.
• Engage in continuous professional growth and attend workshops.
• Assist in creating a cooperative school atmosphere.

• Work effectively with diverse people.
• Demonstrate professionalism, appropriate judgment, and neat appearance.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Collaborate with licensed staff and supervisor.
• Adhere to district policies and reasonable requests.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and district information.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• Drug screening for illegal substances.
• Background check for convictions related to duties; job‑related convictions will not automatically disqualify.

North Wasco County School District prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veteran’s status, or any other protected characteristic.

• Ajay Rundell, Principal – Chenowith Elementary School
• Phone: 541‑980‑6446
• Email: rundella.or.us