Temporary CTE Agriculture Teacher; FTE Valley High School

Hood River County SD 608-Hood River Valley High School - Hood River, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job : 5975693
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 29, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

This job vacancy announcement will remain Open Until Filled. This is a Temporary, 1.0 FTE teaching position, beginning November 30, 2026 through March 19, 2027, and then .50 FTE for the remainder of the school year, through June 21, 2027.

Job Purpose Statement :

We're seeking a temporary CTE Agriculture Teacher at Hood River Valley High School. Courses that will be taught in this position include Horticulture/floriculture, Animal Science, Principles of Agriculture, and Agricultural Leadership.

Advanced degrees are not required for this CTE position, but prior successful experience in relevant agricultural fabrication, metals and wood, animal science, horticulture, agricultural business, and agricultural leadership. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Oregon CTE Teaching License (or ability to obtain one) and possess knowledge of the CTE subject area. Other licenses may be considered. Skills to motivate and communicate with diverse backgrounds.

Experience working with youth preferred.

The applicant will plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program as designated by the Hood River County School District that focuses on career skills and industry standards. The applicant will provide a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Provide supportive and effective classroom management for students.
• Plan effective and appropriate daily lessons and unit plans incorporating industry as well as school wide initiatives (i.e. reading and writing across the curriculum).
• Develop, implement and maintain a system to track and maintain tools and equipment (loss prevention and continued maintenance).
• Maintain a budget with a positive balance and maintain and turn in all associated records in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain a robust and energetic advisory committee and meet with them no less than once per term.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the District.
• Effectively collaborate with CTE instructor team.
• Attend regional, state and national student competitions.
• Teach occupational knowledge and skills in the areas of safety, machine processes, metal fabrication, welding, heat treating, cutting, communications, career preparation, and agricultural science.
• Co-assist in organizing and maintaining an active manufacturing technology and/or agricultural sciences advisory committee(s).
• Assist with the oversight and maintenance of on site greenhouse, land laboratory, and agriculture shops.
• Coordinate the placement, supervision, and evaluation of students on internship and cooperative work experience sites as assigned.
• Match activities and materials to individual and group skills and needs.
• Design or selects and uses planned sequences of instruction for the development of occupational skills and knowledge.
• Ensure that instructional activities and materials are clearly related to District, school, program, and course goals and objectives.
• Provide instruction based on designated instructional materials or develops alternate materials in prescribed District format.
• Establishes and maintains a safe, orderly and supportive…