About this role
This posting will remain open until filled. This is a TEMPORARY position for the 2026/27 school year and will begin immediately. Application Process: Current District Regular Employees: Log into TalentEd/Applicant Tracking as an internal applicant and submit your letter of interest, outlining your qualifications. External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Athletic Coaches) Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Applicant Tracking (link on District website or click here: https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx) Include with your electronic application:
• A letter of interest to Jessica Ramirez, Principal
• Current resume
• Three (3) recent letters of reference
• Copy of TSPC Teaching License or proof of license eligibility
• Official college transcripts will be required upon hire
Job Purpose Statement: The job of “Teacher - Classroom (Secondary)” is done for the purpose of developing students' academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The teacher will work closely with the high school Social Studies departmental team to plan, assess, teach and meet the needs of our students. Essential Job Functions (Including but not limited to the following):
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing the curriculum.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills (e.g. lab experiments, athletic techniques, etc.) for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the District.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
Other Job Functions:
• Performs other work as assigned by the high school principal or designee
Job Requirements - Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance. Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects. Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/ field of vision. Preferred Qualifications: Prior high school social studies teaching experience preferred. Experience with sheltered instruction and ability to use a variety of instructional strategies to meet various student learning styles preferred. Experience working with English Language Learners preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
• Possess a valid Oregon Teaching License with a K-12 Social Studies endorsement or have the ability to apply for a License for Conditional Assignment through TSPC; preference will be given to applicants who also have an ESOL endorsement.
Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of:
• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.
The salary range below is for a half-time contract, for 192 days. Actual contract will be prorated based on date of hire and number of days remaining in the school year. HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.