Social Studies Teacher - FTE - Hood River Valley High School

Pay: $47,795.00 - $86,884.00 / year

Employment type:

Full-Time

• Req#: 4361. This posting will remain open until filled. This is a regular position and will begin August 17, 2023.

Current District Regular and Temporary Employees:
Email a letter of interest to Columba Jones, HRVHS Principal at columba.jones.or.us
; copy Human Resources at human.resources.or.us
.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Athletic Coaches):
Submit an electronic application through Talent Ed/Recruit & Hire (link on District website or ). Include with your electronic application:

• A letter of interest to Columba Jones, Principal
• Current resume
• Three (3) recent letters of reference or provide the names and contact information for three professional references
• Copy of TSPC Teaching License or proof of license eligibility
• Official college transcripts will be required upon hire

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.

• 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 students 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.
• 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.

Performs other work as assigned by the high school principal or designee.

• 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,…