"I have worked in BSD for 19 years as a Career Technical Education teacher. My goals and ambitions have always been highly supported by my administrators throughout my career. When I have wanted to expand my course offerings, develop department pathways or advance my career, it has always been supported. A true educator is always learning. That's why we love education! BSD supports that growth in a multitude of ways. From professional development, tuition reimbursement, affinity groups and equity groups, there is always something to dig deeper into if you want to learn and grow."- EMILY RAMBERG, CTE TEACHER
Beaverton School District supports current employees — whether they're support (classified) or licensed staff — who want to further their careers as educators.
Beaverton School District is proud to collaborate with several Oregon universities through formal partnership agreements that support career growth and professional development—especially for BSD staff members.
These partnerships are designed to create clear pathways for advancement and may include enhanced support, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities tailored to each program. Specific details and benefits vary by university and program.
Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or pursue a new direction in education, BSD’s university partnerships offer valuable resources to help you reach your goals.
Rise to Teach is a scholarship/student support program focused on providing a college pathway for ethnically diverse students to become licensed K-12 teachers. Students receive tuition waivers that fully cover undergraduate tuition at PCC and PSU when they transfer to complete their bachelor's degree. For students who will not be doing PSU's elementary education or SPED bachelor's degree program and plan to complete PSU's Graduate Teacher Education Program, the Rise to Teach program will also cover 50% of tuition costs for their master's degree.
Target Audience:
BSD High-School Graduated Students & Classified Staff
Bilingual Teacher Pathway Programs (BTP)
BA or MA Elementary Teaching with English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Dual Language Specialization (DL)
Historically, the Bilingual Teacher Pathway (BTP) program has been a “grow your own”/career-ladder path with professional advancement for bilingual instructional assistants in schools. The BTP program began in 1999 with over 12 local school district partnerships and continues to improve to meet the needs of the surrounding community and partner school districts. Over the years, the BTP program has evolved to focus on preparing bilingual individuals employed as dual language teachers and/or working with multilingual learners as ESOL-endorsed teachers. As a program graduate, teacher candidates will be ready to support students’ linguistic, cultural, and academic growth. The revised and innovative curriculum is grounded in a social justice and equity stance with culturally responsive & sustaining pedagogy and practices infused throughout the curriculum. Through this program, a teacher candidate can earn a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) or a Master's Degree (M.A.) and an elementary teacher license with an ESOL endorsement and an option for a Dual Language Specialization.
Initial Administration License
The Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education Principal Licensure Program has developed an ongoing partnership with Washington County school districts and ESDs to offer Principal License training for aspiring school leaders committed to leading for equity and transformation in their districts. The program focuses on recruiting and supporting leaders of color and leaders committed to improving outcomes for minoritized students and families. The college’s goal is to work in close partnership with local school districts to support the development of leaders who represent a wide array of backgrounds and experiences that will best serve the future growth and success of students, staff, and our communities.
BSD provides practicum and student teaching placements to programs outside of our direct partnerships. The Beaverton School District (BSD) is committed to fostering high-quality teaching programs that prepare exceptional educators to serve Oregon’s diverse student population. Beaverton collaborates with universities that support robust education, clinical practice, and classroom management training. The BSD requirements for practicum opportunities in our district are available by following the link.
All Beaverton School District employees are provided tuition reimbursement up to 12 quarter hours (or 8 semester hours) of college credits per three-year cycle. The benefit can be used at any time over this period and is renewed every three years while working in the district. This benefit can be used for credited courses applied to an advanced degree or certification; graduate, undergraduate, or Community College courses; workshops or conferences. Rules and considerations vary depending on the employee's contract.
As part of Career Technical Education (CTE), BSD offers options for exploring a future career in education at Aloha and Beaverton High Schools and a career in early education at Westview High School. Learn more on our CTE webpage.
BSD has a robust mentoring program for any newly hired licensed teacher. The mission of the Mentor Program is to cultivate equitable, student-centered learning by empowering new educators through professional growth, personal well-being and reflective practices. Together, we foster a culture of belonging, trust and collaboration; supporting educators to thrive so they can create classrooms where every student feels seen, heard and valued.
In addition to a mentoring program, BSD offers affinity support opportunities to newly hired educators of color through the use of a peer support network.
BSD’s Teaching & Learning Department provides professional development centered around curriculum, instruction and assessment. It focuses on using best practices for instruction, learning targets/standards, understanding the application and use of board-adopted materials, understanding the use of supplemental materials, and using assessment practices so that students have both access and opportunity to learn.
BECOMING AN ADMINISTRATOR
In partnership with Beaverton School District, Lewis & Clark College offers a six-term program for aspiring administrators. The purpose of this partnership is to create a diverse cohort of aspiring educational leaders who represent a wide array of backgrounds and experiences and are prepared with the knowledge and skills to reflect critically upon, inquire into and collaboratively improve schools in ways that will best serve the future growth and success of students, staff and communities.
Being an equity-driven program means that in every course, text and assignment, students center discussions on identifying systemic inequalities that exist in school systems to develop leadership approaches and skills that disrupt the status quo, make structural disparities visible and create fairness in opportunities and outcomes for students, families and communities across the P-20 spectrum.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
All Beaverton School District employees are provided tuition reimbursement up to 12 quarter hours (or 8 semester hours) of college credits per three-year cycle. The benefit can be used at any time over this period and is renewed every three years while working in the district. This benefit can be used for credited courses applied to an advanced degree or certification; graduate, undergraduate, or Community College courses; workshops or conferences. Rules and considerations vary depending on the employee's contract.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL
The Beaverton School District is committed to providing all employees with appropriate and regular professional development to help employees either grow in their current roles or acquire new skills for future roles.
