Teacher Application Process for Archdiocesan Elementary Schools and High Schools
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Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
Department of Catholic Schools
2838 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97214
dcs@archdpdx.orgTeaching applicants must be able to meet the following minimum qualifications:
1. Hold, or be in the process of obtaining, an Oregon teaching license, or out-of-state equivalent license, with the appropriate subject area endorsement.Qualified applicants must submit a complete application packet with the Department of Catholic Schools. A complete application packet includes the following:
2. For Catholic applicants: must obtain a letter from their pastor stating that they are a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
3. For non-Catholic applicants: must obtain a letter from their minister, rabbi, or appropriate religious leader attesting to their good character.
Application form
Current resume
A copy of the current teaching license
Transcripts showing degrees (bachelor and above)*
A paragraph on each of the following- Philosophy of education
- Reasons for interest in a teaching position in the Archdiocese of Portland
A letter of recommendation from each of the references listed on the application.**
Letters are required from:- the applicant’s pastor (verifying status as a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, or minister, if non Catholic (see minimum requirements above)
- a former employer [for new college graduates, the student teaching supervisor],
- a professional colleague
*Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application process; official copies will need to be submitted before employment begins.
**Each letter must be accompanied by a completed applicant waiver form and must be no older than three years.
Teaching Application Guidelines
Please submit application and supporting documents as PDF files.
Submit application and supporting documents to Dina Boyle at dcs@archdpdx.org
To save the completed application, you may need to print the file to PDF.
Please note: application files must be complete before they are made available for review by schools. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that recommendations and transcripts and other supporting documents have been sent.- Any person seeking a teaching position in the Archdiocesan elementary or secondary schools of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon must file an application with the Department of Catholic Schools. A PDF version of the process is available here. Job postings (listed by elementary/middle and high school) are available by clicking the links to the upper left.
- Likewise, any person seeking a teaching position in the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese is expected to hold state certification appropriate for the grade level/subject the teacher is applying for. It is acceptable for those new to teaching to be in the process of obtaining certification at the time of application.
- All applicants must submit a complete application packet.
- The Department of Catholic Schools does not hire teachers. However, no person can be considered for a teaching or administrative position in an Archdiocesan Catholic school unless he or she follows the application process as outlined.
- Because of the religious nature of Catholic schools, in all cases, the lifestyle, philosophy, and beliefs of an applicant will be considered and are expected to be consistent with the teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church. In addition, all Catholic applicants are required to be in good standing with the Church.
- Application materials, once completed, are to be submitted to the Department of Catholic Schools Office electronically. When submitted electronically the applicant’s typed name on the signature line will serve as the signature and verify that the candidate has read, understands, and completed the application, and agrees to abide by the provisions of the application.
- When all required information is received, the applicant will be notified that the file is complete. Names of applicants whose files are complete and the position sought are listed for principals and copies of applicant files are made available to schools upon their request.
- A principal interested in a particular applicant will contact the applicant and arrange for an interview. The interested principal will also check all references as well as contact all current and previous employers.
- If a principal hires an applicant, the principal notifies the Department of Catholic Schools, and the Department will then remove the applicant’s name from the list of available candidates. If a principal reviews an applicant’s file and/or interviews an applicant and does not hire the person, the principal notifies the Department of Catholic Schools, and the applicant’s name remains on the list of available applicants.
- Periodically, an applicant will be asked if he or she wishes to keep his or her file active and, therefore, to update his or her file.
- COMPLETING THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS NOT A GUARANTEE TO ANYONE THAT HE OR SHE WILL BE INTERVIEWED FOR A TEACHING POSITION OR WILL OBTAIN A TEACHING POSITION IN A CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PORTLAND, OREGON.
- Each year applications for teaching positions are sought in anticipation of openings. An applicant is asked to be sure to indicate on the application form the schools that he/she would be interested in being considered for. Principals are asked to notify the Department of Catholic Schools of any openings for posting on the webpage.
All Saints, Portland
Cathedral, Portland
Holy Cross, Portland
Holy Family, Portland
Holy Redeemer, Portland
Madeleine, Portland
St. Agatha, Portland
St. Clare, Portland
St. Ignatius, Portland
St. John Fisher, Portland
St. Pius X, Portland
St. Rose, Portland
St. Therese, Portland
St. Thomas More, Portland
St. Francis of Assisi, Banks
Holy Trinity, Beaverton
St. Cecilia, Beaverton
O'Hara Catholic, Eugene
St. Paul, Eugene
Visitation, Forest Grove
Sacred Heart, Gervais
St. Anne, Grants Pass
St. Matthew, Hillsboro
Our Lady of the Lake, Lake Oswego
St. James, McMinnville
Sacred Heart, Medford
Christ the King, Milwaukie
St. John the Baptist, Milwaukie
St. John the Apostle, Oregon City
St. Paul, St. Paul
Queen of Peace, Salem
St. Joseph, Salem
St. Vincent de Paul, Salem
St. Francis, Sherwood
Regis St. Mary (St. Mary Campus), Stayton
St.Anthony, Tigard
St. Luke, Woodburn
Central Catholic High School, Portland
Marist Catholic High School, Eugene
Regis St. Mary (Regis Campus) Catholic High School, Stayton- The other Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Portland are: [Individuals interested in positions in these schools must contact the schools directly.]
Blanchet Catholic School, Salem (6-12)
De La Salle North Catholic High School, Portland (9-12)
Franciscan Montessori Earth School, Portland (PS-8)
Jesuit High School, Portland (9-12)
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory, Milwaukie (9-12)
St. Andrew Nativity School, Portland (6-8)
St. Mary’s Academy, Portland (9-12)
St. Mary’s School, Medford (6-12)
Valley Catholic Elementary School, Beaverton (K-5)
Valley Catholic Middle School, Beaverton (6-8)
Valley Catholic High School, Beaverton (9-12)