Spanish Teacher - Hood River Valley High School

Overview

For the 2026/27 school year. This is a 1.0 FTE high school Spanish Teacher position. Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled.

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  )

• Include a letter of interest addressed to Brent Emmons, Hood River Valley High School Assistant Principal;
• Three recent letters of reference;
• Current resume;
• Copy of TSPC 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.

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 Spanish teacher will work closely with the high school World languages team to meet the needs of the students. The courses taught may include all levels - Spanish 1 through AP Spanish and first year Heritage Speakers.

• 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.

• Performs other work as assigned by the high school administration

• Valid Oregon Teaching license with World Language - Spanish endorsement.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Native Spanish speaker preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak the Spanish language.
• Ability to meet the attendance and physical requirements of the position.
• Experience teaching high school preferred.
• Experience with using a variety of differentiated instructional strategies with a diverse student body.
• Experience working with English Language Learners preferred.

Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate…