Aerospace and Engineering Teacher

Aerospace and Engineering Teacher

Odessa High School

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Building Principal, the AOPA Aerospace Teacher prepares high school students for future careers in computer science and aerospace by teaching specialized courses in these fields. The teacher creates a stimulating environment that fosters the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students, ensuring their success. They supervise students in various academic settings, monitor and evaluate student progress, and maintain open communication with students, parents, staff, and the community. The teacher addresses diverse student needs, maintains accurate records, and adheres to established procedures and practices.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales

TRAINING

Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.

COMPLIANCE - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / PERMIT

Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Provides a safe and encouraging learning environment to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Plans and develops instructional plans, lessons, projects, and other support activities to present the approved curriculum for both PLTW Computer Science and AOPA Aerospace courses in accordance with district goals and objectives, providing appropriate educational opportunities and instruction for each student according to their needs and abilities.
• Maintains accurate records, tests, reports, etc., as required by district policies, Federal Regulations, and School Board Policy to demonstrate student performance.
• Analyzes and uses student performance data to inform instruction.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport and communication with students, school personnel, and parents.
• Establishes classroom routines and procedures and implements effective classroom management.
• Attends required professional development activities to enhance and maintain program requirements.
• Prepares in advance appropriate lesson plans that match district and state curriculum for both PLTW Computer Science and AOPA Aerospace pathways, working with fellow teachers in planning instruction.
• Implements School Board and school-based policies and procedures to uphold school regulations.
• Works closely with guidance/special education personnel/outside resources to assist students with special needs.
• Builds partnerships with cooperating teachers and other educational institutions for placement of students in work-based learning.
• Integrates technology in instruction, following relevant educational standards for both PLTW Computer Science and AOPA Aerospace courses.
• Serves as the Skills USA Career and Technical Student Organizations Advisor.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Supervisor of Instructional Programs and the Principal.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Must be eligible for State of Delaware Certification in Technology Education, Secondary Mathematics, or qualify for Skilled and Technical Sciences (STS) certification Engineering and Technology.
• Knowledge of Delaware State Content Standards, Assessment & Accountability.
• Knowledge of Career and Technical Student Organizations.
• Knowledge of best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Criminal background check, Tuberculin testing, and health verification.
  
  

Minimum Qualificationsminimum Qualifications For International Applicants

• Preferred: Transcripts to be translated prior to submission of job application. Please submit translation with job application submission items
• REQUIRED: When completing and submitting application, make sure you have answered all questions regarding international applicants
• REQUIRED: Review information as listed on State of Delaware’s Department of Education DEEDS website regarding Non-U.S. Application Certification, see link below
• https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/3505#:~:text=DEEDS Online Application for Non-U.S. Applicants&text=All new applicants need to,which the applicant is applying
• Please Note: Not all universities will accept all Department of Education-approved transcript evaluation vendors. Therefore, please be sure to reach out to our Human Resources Department prior to securing a vendor for this task. We will help to make sure you are using the correct vendor needed.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

Pre-employment Requirements

• All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver’s License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.
  
  

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE

The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

EVALUATION

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and the Appoquinimink Education Association, Affiliate of DSEA/NEA.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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