The most efficient way to apply for teaching positions in the secondary schools of the Archdiocese of Portland is to contact the school directly for information regarding specific teaching vacancies.

While the Department of Catholic Schools does keep secondary teaching application files in the Archdiocese, it is left to the principal at each site to review the list of candidates that that s/he wants to interview.  Once you have returned your completed application to the Department of Catholic Schools, your name is added to the list of available applicants.   Only the Archdiocesan secondary schools (Central Catholic, Regis High School, and Marist High School) use the Archdiocesan application form, therefore, if you are interested in positions at non-Archdiocesan schools, you will need to contact them directly for information and application forms.

While all teachers of Religion must be Catholic, it is recognized that teachers of other faiths can make valuable contributions as members of the teaching staff.  These teachers should be employed on the condition that they understand and are fully committed to the distinctive purpose and spirit of Catholic education.

Beginning in mid-March and continuing through the summer months, announcements of position openings are published by this office, however, the best place to find out about current opening is to check this page regularly.

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Application procedure for Archdiocesan secondary schools:

For an application packet, contact the Department of Catholic Schools at 503-233-8348 or via e-mail at pdxpersonnel@archdpdx.org or click on the links below to open the forms in PDF format. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

The application packet consists of:

• Archdiocesan Application (4 pages);
• Supplemental Teaching Application Form (1 page);
• Request for Background Information for Teachers (1 page);
• Frequently Asked Questions  for Teaching Applicants (FAQ) (1 page).

To complete your application you will also need to send the following to the Department of Catholic Schools :

• College/University Personnel Placement File or official transcripts;
• Copy of Oregon Teaching License or if not Oregon licensed, copy of out-of-state license;
• Letters of recommendation (if not included in your placement file);
• Current Resume.

A separate Background Check Request form will be sent to you upon submission of your application. It typically takes 5 - 10 days to process.

SEND APPLICATION TO:

Dina Boyle
Department of Catholic Schools
2838 E. Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97214-1895

Applicants who hold valid current Oregon Teaching Licenses or who are in the process of receiving such licenses are eligible for teaching positions in the Archdiocese of Portland.  Applicants who have an out-of-state teaching license may submit an application, however, they must be in contact with Teacher Standards and Practices Commission about the requirements for an Oregon License.

Although we are happy to help with general questions regarding Oregon licensure, any specific questions should be addressed to:

TEACHERS STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
465 Commercial St. NE
Salem, OR  97301
(503) 378-3586
Website:  http://www.tspc.state.or.us/
E-Mail: contact.tspc@state.or.us

If you are hired for a teaching position, please notify this office so that your application may be removed from the active file.

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Staff Openings

If you are interested in a position, please call the contact person at the school directly.

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Last updated: 5/12/08
by: Dina Boyle
Administrative Assistant, Department of Catholic Schools