Position Info:

• Current District Employees must apply within 5 days of the position posting date or the position will remain open until filled.

Benefit Info:

• Benefits offered: •Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB) •Long-Term Disability Insurance •Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance •Retirement •Sick, personal, bereavement leave •Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA) •Employee Assistance Program •Stipends based on position per CBA •*Optional Benefits: •Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance •Deferred compensation •Annuities (403(b), Roth) •Medical flexible spending arrangement •Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement •Dependent care assistance program

TITLE CTE Classroom Teacher

REPORTS TO Building Principal and Director of College and Career Readiness

POSITION SUMMARY

The classroom Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher, under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of College and Career Readiness, will create a program and class environment favorable to the learning and personal growth of students which facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum aligned with the state frameworks for the CTE program area; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in life and establish good relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members. The teacher will document student progress, activities, and outcomes; address specific educational needs of students; and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals. The teacher will maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework, and professional growth activities to maintain and update appropriate CTE certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Valid teaching certificate for the State of Washington with required endorsement in the area of assignment or equivalent experience in the CTE area in which instruction will occur.
• Prior experience in the school setting preferred
• Such other qualifications as the Board and Superintendent may find appropriate
• Current valid CPR and First Aid may be required for the specific assignment

Special Requirements

• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
• Must currently hold or obtain within the first 6 months of employment a CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date and complete any continuing education/training that is required to be effective in the position and to maintain certification

Knowledge:

• Principles, goals, and objectives of public education
• Curriculum and other developmental programs related to the specific CTE program area

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively integrate technology resources in daily lessons and use multiple communication systems
• Demonstrated proficiency with required industry and state learning requirements
• Ability to organize and implement safe and successful laboratory activities including independent student projects.
• Knowledge and experience with technologies appropriate to the field.
• Thorough knowledge of technology and classroom use of electronic devices with the ability to manage and inventory equipment.
• Abide by all district policies and procedures along with building/department practices
• Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures, and practices
• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, fights, substance abuse etc.
• Abides by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
• Maintain regular punctual attendance

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of position responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of the following duties:

• Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement
  • Establish a culture for learning
  • Communicate with students
  • Engage students in learning

• Demonstrate effective teaching practices
  • Use questioning and discussion techniques
  • Reflect on teaching

• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs
  • Demonstrate knowledge of students
  • Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
  • Establish student growth goals
  • Achieve student growth goals

• Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
  • Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
  • Set instructional outcomes
  • Demonstrate knowledge of resources
  • Design coherent instruction

• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment
  • Create an environment of respect and rapport
  • Manage classroom procedures
  • Manage student behavior
  • Organize physical space

• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning
  • Design student assessments
  • Use assessment in instruction
  • Maintain accurate records

• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community
  • Communicate with families

• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning
  • Participate in a professional community
  • Grow and develop professionally
  • Show professionalism

• Demonstrate the essential functions of a CTE teacher
  • Effectively integrate technology resources specific to industry into the curriculum to promote digital citizenship
  • Incorporate all requirements of Washington Career and Technical Education Program Standards into all CTE courses including employability skills and work-based learning
  • Incorporate student leadership in the classroom integrating Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) programs and activities
  • Serve as Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) advisor
  • Articulate and implement National and Washington State learning standards within the program
  • Update curriculum frameworks as necessary
  • Attend CTE meetings outside school hours
  • Participate in quarterly Program-Specific Advisory Committee meetings outside of school hours
  • Fulfill Career and Technical Education leadership and advisory council expectations.
  • Complete articulation agreements and grading to support students in earning dual credit

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

This is a sedentary position with light work that involves sitting a portion of the time but does require walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perception of sound, near and far vision, depth perception; handling and working with educational and psychological materials; and providing highly technical oral and written information and reports.

The job is performed with the majority of the spent indoors and under minimal temperature variations; a portion of the day will be time spent outdoors and is subject to a variety of changing weather conditions and potentially uneven/slippery surfaces.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

This position is that of classroom teacher and is represented by the Monroe Education Association collective bargaining unit. The position will work a schedule in coordination with the District student calendar. Salary and benefits as determined by the current collective bargaining agreement. Employee is required to complete all mandatory district training.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

The classroom teacher shall be evaluated by the Building Principal or the Director of College and Career Readiness according to currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee’s performance of the above position responsibilities.

Created: August 17, 2022