DESIRED START DATE: September, 2024 
LOCATION: Buff, Madras, & Metolius Elementary Schools

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION
Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You’ll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It’s the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.

POSITION SUMMARY
Serves as a specialist for students who have recently arrrived and are learning English as a second language and/or developing the necessary academic English to be successful in core content classes. The Elementary Newcomer Specialist works in a program designed to provide direct English Language Development instruction in the classroom, small groups and/or individual student settings.  In addition to this specific individualized instruction, the Specialist will assist classroom teachers and specialists with selection of appropriate curricula and the development of appropriate strategies to meet the unique needs of English Learners.  The Specialist creates a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and reach their full academic potential.


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Valid TSPC ESOL endorsement, or ability to obtain prior to position start date.
• Have standards of moral character as required of all Oregon licensed educators (OAR 584-005-0005).
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Teaching.
• 3 years of experience teaching English Language in a public school setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

COMPENSATION

• Salary: $49,146-$96,390 
• 190-day contract
• Family medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance, AD&D, Long term disability included (Optional insurances available)
• Personal and Sick days
• JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link: http://jeffersonco.tedk12.com/hire  with online application, letter of interest, current resume, letters of recommendation, references and copy of transcripts.

Visit our website at: http://jcsd.k12.or.us/
Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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