Teacher Vocational- Project Lead Way- Engineering

Plans and implements an instructional program in Career Technology Education (CTE) and provides related educational services for students in a skills‑based learning environment. Manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required. Carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities and provides instructional and leadership services that prepare students with the related academic, critical thinking, computer technology, workplace readiness and technical skills essential to pursuing careers in Engineering.

Prepares students for career‑focused opportunities and successful passing of the College Board Advanced Placement Exam.

Serves as a CTE classroom teacher in a high school (grades 9 through 12). Classes taught may be single‑grade or multi‑grade level, are most often subject‑oriented, but may be skill or specialty focused and are aligned with the College Board’s AP Program. The Teacher supervises classroom activities to include laboratory experiences. Some positions require working off‑site or in a combination of off‑site and classroom settings, including clinical training sites and labs that require higher levels of monitoring to prevent accidental injury.

• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Plans and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities, including determining appropriate kinds and levels of materials. Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Provides guidance as students complete a portfolio of career‑focused opportunities.
• Provides supervision and support as students pursue work‑based learning with leading industry partners.
• Prepares students for successful passing of the College Board Advanced Placement Exam.
• Builds knowledge and skills in engineering while empowering students to develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and perseverance.
• Manages the behavior of learners in instructional settings to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process, and assists and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school.
• Prepares materials and classroom for class activities.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials, to prevent injury and damage.
• Enforces all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Plans and supervises work‑experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.
• Participates in in‑service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Ensures that the classroom and instructional environment are attractive, healthy, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.
• Prepares students to work toward 100% certification and completion.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non‑discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and professional standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Career and Technology Education or in the career area to be taught, OR Bachelor's Degree or higher and 2 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught, OR Associate’s Degree in the career area to be taught and 2 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught, OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught.
• Candidates will be required to complete eligibility requirements for licensure in Professional…