CTE Engineering/Manufacturing Teacher- Hood River Valley High School

608-Hood River Valley High School; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood River Valley High School is seeking a visionary CTE educator to lead the Engineering/Manufacturing pathway beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. The role focuses on manufacturing skills, welding shop utilization, and high-tech CNC programming.

Applicants should bring metalworking expertise, CAD/CAM experience (Fusion 360 preferred), and possession or eligibility for an Oregon CTE Teaching License. Collaboration with local industry and community college partners is essential for program

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with metal as manufacturing medium; 2000 verifiable hours required.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software; Fusion 360 preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible for an Oregon CTE Teaching License.
• Adaptive, builder mindset to grow the program over time.
• Ability to build partnerships with local industry and Columbia Gorge Community College.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective classroom management and engaging daily lessons.
• Develop and maintain a multi-level curriculum from foundational to high-tech CNC topics.
• Manage tools/equipment inventory and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with CTE instructors and participate in regional/state competitions.
• Coordinate internships and work-based learning experiences for students.

Skills

Metalworking

2000 hours

Education

Oregon CTE Teaching License

Tools

Fusion 360

Job description

CTE Engineering/Manufacturing Teacher- Hood River Valley High School

Job Description

For the 2027/28 school year. This is a 1.0 FTE high schoolCTE Teacherposition. Depending on the skills and the background of the successful applicant, we may fill this as an CTE Engineering/Manufacturing Teacher, a CTE Engineerng Teacher, or a CTE Agricultural Teacher.

Job Purpose Statement :

Hood River Valley High School is seeking a visionary educator for the CTE Engineering Pathway focused on manufacturing skills training, utilizing our welding shop at Hood River Valley High School beginning with the 2027-2028 school year.

As we build this program, the successful candidate will utilize existing resources to develop a multi-level curriculum that guides students from foundational material science to high-tech CNC programming as we prepare our students for the next generation of Oregon's skilled workforce.

Successfulapplicants should have the following skills:

• Technical Expertise: Significant experience working with metal as manufacturing medium ( need to have 2,000 verifiable hours, employment, internships, volunteer hours ).
• Software Proficiency: Experience with CAD/CAM software (Fusion 360 preferred).
• Certification: Must hold (or be eligible for) an Oregon CTE Teaching License through the Oregon Teacher Standards & Practices Commission and the Oregon Department of Education. Continuing education may be required.
• A"Builder" Mindset: Ability to adapt and grow a program over time, making creative use of existing shop resources while planning for future expansion.
• Community Minded: Ability to foster relationships with local industry partners and Columbia Gorge Community College.

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 utilizing a variety of techniques and methods.
• 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.
• Attend all required meetings.
• 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 and career preparation.
• Co-assist in organizing and maintaining an active manufacturing technology advisory committee.
• 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 classroom and laboratory environment in which students are actively participating and show respect for one another and for the teacher.
• Maximizes time when students are paying attention and working on tasks directly related to the subject matter.
• Conducts interesting and well-paced classes using a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and materials appropriate to the lesson.
• Makes sure students understand what to do before undertaking assignments.
• Assesses, keeps track of, and provides feedback promptly and often to students on their progress and assignments.
• Uses a grading system that is consistent, fair, and supportable, and that aligns with building and district philosophy.
• Selects and requisitions required instructional equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Ensures that materials and equipment are properly used, maintained and stored, and that inventory records are accurate and current.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
• Participates cooperatively in school, area, and district-wide activities.
• Follows specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and District.
• Actively participates with District Perkins Alliance.
• Actively partners with local Community College to create seamless transitions for students.
• Be a reflective practitioner committed to continuous improvement.
• Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Adheres to all standards established by Teachers Standards and Practices Commissions for Competent and Ethical Educator.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the District.

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated ability to relate positively with students, teachers, administrators, employers, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, andabilities necessary for employment in the manufacturing trades.
• Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with adolescent students and public.
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, staff or members of the community. Ability to draft simple correspondence and some routine reports. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to proficiently use the following programs strongly preferred: CAD/CAM software (Fusion 360 preferred), Synergy, MS Word & Excel and Google Suite Apps. Ability to type accurately and proficiently.
• Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents, members of the community and others including vendors, law enforcement and other agencies.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant interruptions.
• Valid Driver License and ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card.
• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects.
• Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/ field of vision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degrees are not required for this CTE position, but prior successful experience in a relevant Engineering/Manufacturing field, such as welding, woodworking, and CAD/CAM software (Fusion 360 preferred), etc
• Skills to motivate and communicate with diverse backgrounds. Experience working with youth preferred
• Manufacturing experience
• Possesses or have the ability to readily obtain an Oregon CTE Teaching license through the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission and the Oregon Department of Education, with an endorsement to perform this job, or verifiable industry certification that would be qualifying

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Highschool teaching experience is preferred.
• Endorsement in Career Trades Generalist, Industrial and Engineering Systems, Construction Technology (CTE) Endorsement, Industrial and Engineering Systems, Engineering Technology (CTE) Endorsement, Industrial and Engineering Systems, or Manufacturing Technology (CTE) Endorsement.
• Experience with using a variety of different instructional strategies is preferred.
• Experience working with English Language Learners is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Testing/Background Check Required

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under theFederal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to,marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except thosefederally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Post offer physical abilities assessment.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

The salary range listed below is for the 2027/28 school year. The position will begin in mid-August 2027.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.