Overview of Position

A Career & Technical Education (CTE) middle school teacher performs under the general direction of the building principal or program manager with assistance from appropriate staff personnel and district CTE staff. A CTE teacher fosters and enhances an effective and safe learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of approved CTE curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines and Washington State Career & Technical Education Program Standards; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students; and, to evaluate student performance and progress.

A CTE middle school teacher is required to keep his/her certification current. Essential Functions

45% Demonstrate the ability to design, facilitate and evaluate effective student learning in a safe environment based on CTE approved curriculum frameworks

30% Implement the CTE standards for specific CTE program including: practicing work place ethics and emulating workplace standards, student leadership, employability and connecting with specific related industry

5% Collaborate with all relevant building activities and professional learning communities, district, area/region and state

5% Perform documentation and recordkeeping duties required by school, district and state

5% Provide learning opportunities for students to connect with family, community, business and government

5% Promote CTE program and recruit students, speakers, industry partners

5% Participate in CTE pathway/program advisory committees

OTHER FUNCTIONS: Manage lab and equipment where appropriate Follows safety standards for program area Attends CTE pathway/program and all staff district meetings Other duties as assigned as fair share within building assignment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Approved CTE framework for program area Maintain CTE certification and First aid/CPR certification Obtain and maintain certification on program-specific technology Maintain current knowledge of technology in the field Identify, evaluate and implement emerging technologies according to industry needs Identify, evaluate and implement new instructional technologies Willingness to learn and grow professionally Assess student learning using a variety of strategies Proficiency with computer--Word, Excel, Powerpoint and program related software Industry skills appropriate to program area Strong oral, written, listening and presentation skills Manage resources Teamwork and ability to work with students and others Manage classroom environment Manage training lab and equipment when appropriate Sense of humor Flexibility for various tasks and activities Adaptability Sense of humor Ability to work with students, parents and others Analyze and solve problems Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION: BA or BS in Education and/or Career & Technical Education Certification

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES: CTE Certification with appropriate endorsements for program area First Aid and CPR certification

PREFERRED: CTE Certification with appropriate endorsements for program area First Aid and CPR certification Food Handlers Permit where appropriate: Human Development, Food & Nutrition, Marketing, Pro-Start

CLEARANCES: OSPI Professional Practices, Fingerprinting--Washington State and FBI