CTE Health Sciences Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Hood River Valley High School

This is a REGULAR position beginning with the 2025/26 school year.   This posting will remain Open Until Filled.

Application Process:

Current District Regular Employees
Submit your letter of interest in TalentEd/Recruit & Hire (link).  Outline your qualifications for this position.  

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Athletic Coaches)

Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Recruit & Hire (link on District website or click here:  https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx)

Include with your electronic application:

• A letter of interest to Tess Misa, Assistant 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 CTE Health Sciences teacher will work to maintain and adapt the existing Career Technical Education Program of Study that will be tied to the Oregon Career Skill Set - Health Sciences - Career Learning Area.  Anticipated courses to be taught may include, Medical Terminology, Exploring Health Careers, Emergency Medical Technology, Anatomy and Physiology, etc.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the district. 

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Job Requirements/Qualifications: 

• Valid Oregon Teaching license with a Health Sciences CTE endorsement or the applicant must have the ability to apply for a teaching license with a Health Sciences CTE endorsement by the time the assignment begins.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to meet the attendance and physical requirements of the position.
• Experience teaching high school preferred.
• Experience with using a variety of differentiated instructional strategies preferred.
• Experience working with English Language Learners preferred. 

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: 

Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance. 

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.

Testing Required:

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.

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.

Salary : $59,112 - $99,834