Elementary Teacher Kindergarten SY

Elementary Teacher – Kindergarten

North Wasco County School District, Colonel Wright Elementary School – The Dalles, Oregon

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

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 Elementary Classroom Teacher is hired to develop students’ academic and interpersonal skills through instructional courses, implement District‑approved curriculum, document teaching and student progress, address educational needs, provide a safe learning environment, and give feedback to students, parents and administration.

$47,930–$95,933 (non-PERS)

$50,988–$102,055 (PERS)

• BA/BS or higher degree (required) in Curriculum, Elementary Education, Reading, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
• Valid Oregon Teaching License that meets Highly Qualified Requirements.
• Hold and maintain appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in Oregon.
• Willingness to teach any qualified subject area.

• Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods.
• Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities.
• Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities.
• Utilize current and relevant subject matter.
• Demonstrate research‑based instruction principles:
  • Organize instruction using learning objectives with clear student outcomes.
  • Employ teaching strategies aligning with planned outcomes.
  • Select strategies emphasizing student involvement.
  • Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly.
• Develop and maintain a conducive learning environment:
  • Create and enforce classroom behavior rules.
  • Communicate course goals and academic expectations.
  • Ensure health and safety of students in all instructional settings.
• Prepare effectively for each class, including daily lesson plans aligned with district standards.
• Develop and communicate grading standards, ensuring they are clear and available to parents.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, staff and administration.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of student progress and feedback.
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance and grading.
• Build motivation and interest in learning.
• Stay current on literature and activities in subject area.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth and development, including attending relevant workshops.

• Work effectively with people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Dress and behave in a neat, clean, professional manner.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with licensed staff and immediate supervisor.
• Follow all district policies and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and family information.

• Letter of interest
• Current resume
• Three recent letters of reference
• Copy of Oregon Teaching License
• Unofficial college transcripts
• Drug screening and criminal history verification as required

Full‑time (1.0 FTE)

North Wasco County School District prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, family status, economic status, veteran status, and more.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kim Kiser, Assistant Principal
• Colonel Wright Elementary School
• Phone: 541‑506‑3360
• Email: kiserk.or.us

Job : 5778981