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

Overview

Open until filled. This is aTemporaryposition, for the remainder of the 2025/26 school year.

• Current District Regular 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 (link on District website or  )

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

Learning Specialist (Special Education Teacher)

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.

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.

HRVHS employs an innovated model to deliver special education services to our students. Learning specialists meet individually and in small groups with their students for specially designed instruction throughout the day. Students often attend during study halls or other available periods to maximize inclusion in general education classes. Learning specialists provide SDI for students they case manage leading to strong relationships with both students and families.

• 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 assistants, 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 maintains student special education files in accordance…