Employment resources for educators
Western Oregon University is committed to helping graduates find employment in Oregon, out of state or in other countries. The following resources can help you prepare for interviews, strengthen your resume, research current job openings, and post your application for a job in Oregon.
TalentEd recruiting and hiring service http://www.netchemia.com/
WOU Career Services http://www.wou.edu/student/career/index.php
Key agencies
Licensure and accreditation organizations
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NBPTS - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
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NCATE - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
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TSPC - Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
Specialized professional groups
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AAHPERD - American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
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ASCD - formerly called Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
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CEC - Council for Exceptional Children
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IRA - International Reading Association
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ISTE - International Society for Technology in Education
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ITEA - International Technology Education Association
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NABT - National Association of Biology Teachers
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NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children
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NAME - National Association for Multicultural Education
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NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children
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NCSS - National Council for the Social Studies
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NCTE - National Council of Teachers of English
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NCTM - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
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NMEA - National Marine Educators Association
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AMLE- Association for Middle Level Education
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NSTA - National Science Teachers Association
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TESOL - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Student resources