Temporary Learning Specialist/Special Education Teacher - Hood River Valley High School - 1.0 FTE

Hood River County SD; Oregon; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood River County School District is hiring a Learning Specialist (Special Education Teacher and Case Manager) for Hood River Valley High School. The role serves students in the Structured Learning Center, delivering IEP-based instruction and coordinating services to support academic, social, and daily living goals.

The position involves collaborating with general and special education staff, parents, and agencies to implement cohesive IEPs, document progress, and maintain compliance with IDEA

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special needs in MTSS/special education settings.
• Experience with IEPs and behavior plans.
• Prior school-based special education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapt lessons to meet IEP goals and individual student needs.
• Evaluate student abilities and progress to inform goals and placement.
• Collaborate with teachers, aides, administration and parents to implement IEPs.
• Develop and maintain Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and document progress.
• Supervise instructional assistants and volunteers to support students.
• Instruct students with special needs to develop academic and daily living skills.
• Manage student behavior to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Convene MDT/IEP/Placement Team meetings and ensure district compliance.

Skills

Motivate students

Communication skills

Evaluate performance

Address health care needs

Education

Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement

Job description

Open until filled. This is aTemporary, full-time position, beginningapproximately February 10,2026 through June 11, 2026.

Learning Specialist (Special Education Teacher and Case Manager)

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.

This Special Education teaching position will be under the direction of the Hood River Valley High School Special Education Department and will provide services to students in the Structured Learning Center (SLC). 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 learningto 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.

Essential Job Functions

• Adapts lessons for the purpose ofimplementing 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 Individuals with Disabilities Act (I.D.E.A) 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 ofdeveloping and modifying the program to maximize the quality of student outcomes.
• Develops and maintainsIndividualized Education Plans (IEP) on each student served for the purpose of compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose ofproviding an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students with individualized special needs for the purpose ofdeveloping appropriate academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose ofproviding 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 documentsthe activity ofthe Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), IEPteam and Placement Team for the purpose ofproviding a free, appropriate public education to the student and maintaining compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Creates and maintainsstudent special education files in accordance withdistrict direction for the purpose of maintaining compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Preparesteaching materialsand 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 following district and/or school policies.

Other Job Functions

• May administermedication, first aid, personal hygiene and/or health care requirements as may berequired for the purpose of providing care, treatment and/or monitoring for medical conditions of students.
• Assists other personnelas may berequired for the purpose ofsupporting 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.
• Updatesjob knowledge as needed by participating in inservicesand staff development offerings.
• Other related duties as directed.

Job Requirements - Qualifications

Experience Required

• Experience working with students with special needs in a MTSS/special education setting.
• Training and experience working with IEPsandbehavior plans.
• Prior school level special education experience preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required

• Skillsto motivate students, communicate with individualsfrom varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance, address student health care needs.
• Knowledgeof special education disabilities, age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework. Knowledge of of inclusive practices and the ability to plan accordingly.
• Abilitiesto stand and walk for prolonged periods, performa variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintainrecords, establishand maintaincooperative working relationships with students, parents, and other school personnel, and meet scheduling deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred but not required.

Licenses Required

• Valid Oregon TeachingLicense with a Special Education endorsement.

Testing/Background Check Required

Any offer of employment made byHood RiverCounty School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal 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 those federally 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 full 2025/26 school year. The contract issued will be based on verified level of education, accepted experience and the number of days in the assignment.

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.