Teacher & Mid-Level Administrator
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.
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.
The application process for teaching and Mid-level Admin positions is now online HERE or copy & paste www.surveymonkey.com/r/DCSAPPL in browser.Accepting online applications only as we are working remotely. Any questions, email dcs@archdpdx.org.
Keep in mind that your application is not saved until you click the SUBMIT APPLICATION BUTTON at the bottom of the survey form. Please do not leave the page before you have finished. Please do not submit multiple applications.
Prepare before you start your applicatonBe prepared to answer questions on your preferences for grades and schools/geographical locations. Also be prepared to list your employment history, educational history, licenses, and degrees.
NOTE: Your response to each question is sent to the principal as your type it; for example, if you use all lower case, that is what will be sent to them.
You will upload:Resume
Philosophy of Education (short essay)
Reasons for Interest in Teaching in the Archdiocese of Portland (short essay)
Teaching license
Open letters of recommendation
Transcripts (unofficial)
Completed & signed waiver forms (signed by the applicant and, if needed, the recommender)
Only PDF files are accepted. Applications must be complete to be made available to principals.
The applicant is responsbile for filling out and signing the Waiver form for Recommendation Letters and sending it to their recommender for completion.
You may also have letters sent directly from your references to the Department of Catholic Schools (DCS) at dcs@archdpdx.org.
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)
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a former employer [for new college graduates, the student teaching supervisor],
- a professional colleague
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