District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC) Classroom Teacher.

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.”

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

• Complete District Application
• Letter of interest
• Current Resume
• Two (2) recent letters of reference

Job Purpose Statement/s:
The TLC Classroom Teacher works closely with the principal, school psychologist, District Behavior Specialist and other team members to create a safe and positive learning environment. As part of a multi-tiered system of supports, the TLC Classroom Teacher implements proactive behavioral strategies and provides interventions for students who require additional instruction or need behavior crisis support. The TLC Classroom Teacher effectively supports the education of students who exhibit behavioral challenges.

• Maintain appropriate records of student performance.
• Collects appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives

• 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.

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 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.

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.

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.