Engineering Teacher Jobs

Application Process:

Current District Regular Employees:

Log into TalentEd/Applicant Tracking as an internal applicant and submit your interest letter, outlining your qualifications.

External Applicants (Including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Applicant Tracking (link on District website or click here https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx)

• Include a letter of interest addressed to Tess Misa, Hood River Valley High School Assistant Principal;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference;
• Current resume;
• Copy of TSPC license if available.
  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 TalentEd/Applicant Tracking application.

Job Purpose Statement:

Hood River Valley High School is seeking a Secondary Teacher for the CTE Engineering Pathway. This role involves guiding students through a comprehensive engineering arc, from introductory design thinking to advanced CNC machining and robotics. The successful candidate will foster a project-based environment where students use the Engineering Design Process to solve real-world problems using modern tools for invention.

For more information, visit: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/learning-options/CTE/TLCresources/Pages/CTE-Teacher-Licensure.aspx.

Successful applicants should have the following skills:

• Technical Expertise: Significant experience working within the engineering field; these can include employment, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Note: Related technical college credits can be converted to hours (1 credit = 20 hours of experience).(need to have 2,000 verifiable hours, employment, internships, volunteer hours).

• Software Proficiency: Experience with and ability to teach coding and CAD skills using industry software such as Fusion 360, Arduino IDE, Rhino 3D, and Adobe Illustrator (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.
• 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.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required
• 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.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining an active engineering 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.
• Conducts appropriate assessments of students’ work and maintains accurate and regular data on students in areas of attendance, grades, and IEP progress, if applicable, and implements 504 and student health care plans.
• 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 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, and abilities necessary for employment in the engineering/robotics 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, Arduino IDE, Rhino 3D, and Adobe Illustrator), 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 proficiency using 3D printers and laser cutters to turn computer designs into physical products. Also, experience and ability to teach coding and CAD skills using industry-standard software such as Autodesk Fusion 360, Arduino IDE, Rhino 3D, and Adobe Illustrator. For our advanced courses, the ability to mentor and teach students to utilize CNC programming, machining, and large-scale projects like electric vehicles, robotic arms, and composite manufacturing is necessary.
• 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 Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission and the Oregon Department of Education, with an endorsement to perform this job, or verifiable, qualifying industry certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school teaching experience is preferred.
• Valid Oregon CTE Teaching License (or ability to obtain one) and knowledge of the CTE subject area required.
• 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

Any offer of employment made by Hood River County 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 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.