Elementary School Intervention Specialist

About the Employer

2026-2027 Temporary TOSA Intervention Specialist at West Park Elementary School

Job Title

Temporary TOSA Intervention Specialist (Grades K-5)

Job Description

Hermiston School District is seeking a full-time, temporary TOSA Intervention Specialist for Grades K-5. The successful candidate will be properly licensed or have the ability to obtain licensure prior to the start of the school year. Position begins pending school board approval.
The primary responsibility of the intervention specialist is to provide behavioral, functional, and academic interventions of assigned students. Intervention refers to providing instruction and support to students in the areas they need to attain skills in order to be successful in the general education environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education Valid Oregon license with appropriate subject endorsement and authorization level (if applicable) Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

About Our Elementary Schools

There are six comprehensive elementary schools (K-5) within the Hermiston School District, ranging in size from 460-600 students. Each elementary campus has the supports of a principal, dean of students, school counselor, an instructional coach, and a range of classified staff. Our goal is to support teachers in providing a premier education.

About the District

The Hermiston School District is the largest district in Eastern Oregon, exceeding 5,300 students in grades Kindergarten through 12, with the mission of serving the needs of all students with rigorous and engaging program choices, mutual respect, and high expectations. The school district includes a 9-12 senior high school, two 6-8 middle schools, and six K-5 elementary schools for students and families.

Community

The Hermiston School District receives strong support from the Hermiston community. In 2019, voters approved an $82.7 million building project, which included replacement of Rocky Heights Elementary (opened Fall 2022); construction of an additional elementary school, Loma Vista (opened Fall 2022), and a multi-classroom annex of the high school (opened Fall 2023); along with various district-wide renovations. Voters also approved a $69.9 million bond in 2008.

Employment

The district employs over 630 full-time staff that includes approximately 390 teachers and over 260 classified, support, and supervisory personnel, making it one of the largest employers in the city of Hermiston. A nationally recognized community that embraces its diversity, the district serves some 28,000 residents, where half of the population is Hispanic.

Academic Achievement

The school district prides itself on the academic achievement of its students, successful athletic programs, nationally recognized club and activity organizations, and its exhaustive list of academic and elective opportunities available to students. The district's partnership with community organizations is central to its continued success, highlighted by support groups who have provided nearly a half-million dollars to assist students and programs through such venues as the Hermiston Sports Booster Club, Hermiston Education Foundation, Band Boosters, FFA Alumni, and the Community Sponsorship of the Student Homebuilding Program, to name a few.

Salary and Benefits

The Hermiston School District offers an extremely competitive salary and benefits package which includes PERS retirement employer-paid pick-up, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive health and benefits package. A full year contract consists of 193 days, which includes 3 paid holidays.

Application Procedures

The applicant must supply the following items online through Schoolspring: Online application form Cover letter Professional resume Letters of recommendation (encouraged, but optional)

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is complete. Only complete applications will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Hermiston School District is an equal opportunity employer