Teacher, CTE Technology Education (26-27)

 Summary:  Provides leadership in an educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students; provides supervision to students in a variety of school related settings; monitors and evaluates student outcomes; develops, selects or modifies lessons plans to ensure all student needs are met; maintains appropriate records and follows all policies and procedures of NCDPI and CMS.

Essential Duties:

• Develops lesson plans related to trade and industry digital manufacturing and design.
• Works directly with students in the fabrication laboratory (FabLab) to design and develop prototype models.  
• Teaches students how to use the software, the machines, and to follow safety procedures, as well as assisting in the fabrication and design phases of their projects.
• Provides normal maintenance of the lab machines and insures that inventory of materials and parts is up to date and available. 
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative and innovative thinking capabilities of students.
• Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of emerging trends, resources and technology related to trade and industry digital manufacturing and design.
• Knowledge of computer generated technology and electronics.
• Knowledge of Common Core and NC Essential Standards.
• Knowledge of CMS Strategic Plan.
• Knowledge of General Statute 115C of the NC State Law concerning Public Education.
• Knowledge of CMS policies, rules and regulations.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, prioritize projects, plan starting and ending deadlines, and successfully bring closure to projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and desire to seek and pass on knowledge to others in an educational/learning environment.
• Proficiency in common desktop applications (web browsing, word processing, image editing etc.) required.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and the community.
• Ability to work confidentially and with discretion.