REPORTS TO: Principal

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The high school CTE teacher will plan, prepare, implement and evaluate quality competency-based instruction that leads to the development of student employability skills.

All employees of Washington County Schools are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, and communicate in a clear and respectful manner. Washington County School employees will provide experiences that prepare students to be college and career ready.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Valid North Carolina CTE teaching license or ability to obtain one in one of the following 16 career clusters:

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Architecture & Construction, Arts, A/V Technology & Communications, Business Management & Administration, Education & Training, Finance, Government & Public Administration, Health Science, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services, Information Technology,Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security,Manufacturing,Marketing, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, or Transportation, Distribution & Logistic

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexible and adapts easily to change

• High interest in project based and problem based learning

• High interest in working in small learning communities and professional learning communities

• Strong desire to grow professionally through staff development

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Coordinates with the Director of Career & Technical Education to meet state guidelines and to provide a consistent program for the District.

• Displays effective teaching practices in an effort to ensure optimum student learning in the classroom and work environment.

  • Completes effective lesson plans with immediate and long range goals using project based and problem based learning experiences.

  • Uses time effectively.

  • Chooses appropriate materials and activities.

  • Monitors and assesses student performance in the classroom

• Participates in approved staff development programs.

• Cooperates with school and business personnel in providing students with real world experiences

  • Supervises behavior and safety of students in classes, between classes and in the work environment.

  • Instructs students in school and workplace safety

  • Participates in special activities and programs provided for students, parents and business partners.

  • Collaborate with business and community partners to organize work based learning opportunities for students

  • Participates in and supports the appropriate leadership club activities.

• Initiates communication with parents

  • Inform parents of students’ progress.

  • Makes parents aware if problems arise.

• Administers an appropriate record keeping system.

  • Maintains accurate records for student evaluation and progress.

  • Maintains accurate attendance records as required by building, District and state regulations.

  • Maintains accurate records for all materials provided by the District.

  • Maintains records of parent contacts, conferences, disciplinary measures and referrals to other school personnel.

  • Meets required record keeping format and timelines effectively.

• Exemplifies professionalism in behavior and performance.

  • Cooperates with staff and administrators, sharing work willingly.

  • Works with team leaders and principal to benefit from evaluation by using strengths and improving areas of need.

  • Exemplifies professionalism and creates a positive attitude toward the teaching profession.

  • Promotes understanding of District programs and policies and creates a positive attitude toward the teaching profession.

  • Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the principal.