Temporary 6th​/7th Grade Science Teacher - FTE - Hood River Middle School

Temporary 6th/7th Grade Science Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Hood River Middle School Job Details

Job : 5899339
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Oct 12, 2026

Open until filled. This is a Temporary, 1.0 FTE 6th/7th Grade Science Teaching position at Hood River Middle School, beginning October 12, 2026 through February 12, 2027.

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.

This position will be assigned to teach 6th & 7th 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.
• 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.

Other Job Functions :

• Assists other personnel as 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 :

• Oregon Teaching License with a Middle School or Foundational Science endorsement that qualifies you to teach middle school science at the 6th & 7th grade levels.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

Required:

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…