Temporary 8th Grade Science Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Wy'east Middle School presso Hood River County SD

This is a TEMPORARY full-time 8th Grade Science Teaching position, beginning January 5, 2026, through June 11, 2026.   Interviews will tentatively be scheduled the week of December 1, 2025. 

Application Process:

Current District Regular and Temporary Employees:
Submit your letter of interest in TalentEd/Applicant Tracking. Outline your qualifications in your letter.  

External Applicants (Including Substitutes and District Coaches):

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

• Include a letter of interest, addressed to Sarah Braman-Smith, Wy'east Middle School Principal 
• Three (3) recent letters of reference;  
• Current resume;
• Copy of license or proof of licensure, if not on file with the District Office.
  Note:  Official college transcripts will be required upon hire, if not already on file at the District Office.

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. 

Anticipated teaching assignment will be 8th grade science. 

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 Foundational Science, or other endorsement that will authorize you to teach 8th grade science, or have the ability to qualify for a teaching license by the time the assignment begins.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to meet the attendance and physical requirements of the position.
• Experience with MTSS, AVID and PBIS preferred.
• Experience teaching middle school science 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.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• Possess a valid Oregon Teaching License with a Middle School Science or Foundational Science endorsement or be eligible to apply for an appropriate teaching license by the time the position is to begin in January 2026.

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 listed below is for a full year contract.   The contract for this assignment will be prorated based on date of hire and the number of days remaining in the 2025/26 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.