FRC Robotics Coach - Hood River Valley High School en Hood River County SD

Application Process:

• Complete and submit your TalentEd/Applicant Tracking electronic application (link: https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx)
• Include a cover letter of interest, addressed to Jim Donnelly, HRVHS Principal.
• Include the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Job Functions:

• Oversee and supervise Robotics team activities and events.
• Provide appropriate supervision and maintain a safe learning environment for students.
• Embrace and support equity and equal access to club activities for all interested students.
• Recruit approved volunteers to assist with events.
• Understand and follow the District's recordkeeping and funds management policies and expectations.
• Travel with Robotics team to away events.
• Enforce school rules and behavior expectations.
• Monitor materials and maintain site safety and cleanliness.
• Assume other duties as needed.

Other Job Duties:

• Serves as a positive role model for students.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Skills possessed will exemplify a moral character that is consistent with being a positive role model for all students. Knowledge of Robotics at the high school level.
• Knowledge of how to effectively communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others. To organize and manage students time effectively. To use problem solving strategies consistently. Ability to motivate students. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Level Education, required. 
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn current educational practices, and research validated curriculum.
• Strong electronics and mechanical skills to guide students appropriately. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs and issues related to the student population served.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to other ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit.   
• Ability to be a positive role model, both during meetings and competitions.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with high school staff, students and parents.
• Successful history of dealing with issues of a confidential nature.
• Bilingual abilities in English/Spanish preferred.

Required Testing:

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.
• Post-offer physical abilities assessment.
• 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.
• Fingerprint-based nation-wide background clearance.

Compensation will be through an extra duty stipend, based on 4% of the BA Column on the Licensed Salary Schedule, Level A/B through I.   The stipend will range between $2,364 and $2,984 for the 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.