Temporary Learning Specialist​/Special Education Teacher - Hood River Valley High School - FTE

Overview

Open until filled. This is a Temporary, full-time position, beginning approximately February 10, 2026 through June 11, 2026.

Current District Regular and Temporary Employees:

Submit your interest letter in Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking

External Applicants (Including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Submit an electronic application through Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking

• Include a letter of interest, addressed to Jim Donnelly, Hood River Valley High School Principal
• Three (3)
  recent letters of reference
• Current resume
• Copy of Oregon License or proof of licensure
• Note:
  
  Official college transcripts will be required upon hire, if not already on file at the District Office

All materials need to be included in your Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking application.

Job Purpose Statement
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The job of “Teacher - Special Education” is done for the purpose of facilitating Special Education student success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, placement and maintenance of students on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

This Special Education teaching position will be under the direction of the Hood River Valley High School Special Education Department and will provide services to students in the Structured Learning Center (SLC). The ideal candidate will work to create a vibrant learning community for students receiving special education support. Establish positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. Educate the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Flexibly provide instruction to students either in the general education setting or in a special education setting depending on the individual needs of the student. Use a variety of assessments to understand student learning to inform instruction and annual goals. Demonstrate a commitment to improving instructional practices, creating more inclusive cultures, and increasing student voice. Collaborate with general education teachers, instructional assistants, teaching specialists, administration, and parents to create and implement cohesive individualized educational plans.

Communicate progress around student learning.

• Adapts lessons for the purpose of implementing the IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students.
• Evaluate student’s abilities and performance (e.g. behavioral, motor development, communication academic, vocational etc.) for the purpose of establishing eligibility under IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, setting educational goals, determining placement and evaluating student progress.
• Collaborates with school personnel, agencies and community agencies (e.g. social service agencies, caretakers, etc.) for the purpose of developing and modifying the program to maximize the quality of student outcomes.
• Develops and maintains Individualized Education Plans (IEP) on each student served for the purpose of compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Directs instruction-al aides, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the district and the needs of the position.
• Convenes, chairs and documents the activity of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), IEP team and Placement Team for the purpose of providing a free, appropriate public education to the student and maintaining compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Creates and…