Jr/Sr High Math & Science Teacher (Grades 7-12)

GASTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #511J
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Math & Science Teacher Grades 7-12
2024-2025 School Year

Gaston School District is a small semi-rural district with approximately 500 students in grades PK-12 all on one campus. Gaston Junior/Senior High School consists of roughly 250 students in grades 7-12.

Gaston is located just south of Forest Grove about 1 hour inland from the Oregon coast, 1 hour west of downtown Portland and 30-45 minutes from Beaverton and Hillsboro. Gaston offers easy access to the Portland, the coast, skiing, Oregon wine region and other recreation. For more information about Gaston Jr/Sr. High, please go to our website at http://www.gastonk12.org

DESCRIPTION: Gaston School District is seeking an enthusiastic teacher for Math and Science (1.0 FTE) for grades 7 - 12.

This position is for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Oregon TSPC endorsements in HS Math and Science are required with additional endorsements preferred. Various electives are available as well as coaching positions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Oregon Teaching License, valid for the position with highly qualified status.
2.Demonstrated instructional skills, including strong math, reading, and writing techniques and strategies.
3.Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, and parents.
4.Ability to effectively collaborate with grade level team mates and staff (e.g., in lesson and program design).
5.Demonstrated work initiative and leadership skills.
6.Demonstrated ability to assess students and use data for instruction as well as excellent computer skills preferred.
7.Willingness to serve on building and/or district committees.

COMPENSATION:
Placement on the negotiated licensed salary agreement, plus insurance and related benefits as described in the negotiated contract. Currently in contract negotiations, so exact pay is yet to be determined, but will be higher than amounts posted.

APPLICATION PROCESS: (FAILURE TO COMPLETE/SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MAY PREVENT YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING CONSIDERED)

Applicants must submit the following:
Letter of introduction and interest in the position
Current resume
Three letters of recommendation
Answer supplemental questions below
One set of transcripts or placement file
Completed Edzapp or TalentEd Application https://gaston.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx /hire/Index.aspx