What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCHR-CTE TEACHER EDUCATION position at Guilford County Schools?
Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Exempt
Position Term: 10 month
Classification: Continuing
Time Basis: Full-Time
Position Type: Licensed
Benefits: Full
Starting Salary: $4,825.00 per month
Licensed-Certified Salary determined by the NC Department of Public Instruction.
Click here to view the current Guilford County Schools Salary Schedule for licensed employees.
Teaching as a Profession (TAAP) Program Description
NC Career and Technical (CTE) and Family and Consumer Sciences Education remain committed to solving the state's teacher shortage through multiple means. The goal of Teaching as a Profession is to create opportunities for high school students with strong interpersonal and leadership skills to enroll in courses in their high schools that encourage teaching as a career pathway. Family and Consumer Sciences Education is looking for highly qualified teachers with a master's degree in education to teach FE21 Teaching as a Profession I, FE22 Teaching as a Profession II, and FE23 Teaching as a Profession Field Experience in their high school. Teachers DO NOT have to be Family and Consumer Science Educators or CTE teachers to teach this course.
Program Details
TAAP courses can only be taught by teachers who have been fully trained by the FCS Consultant at DPI. Training will occur once a year at the CTE Summer Conference after teachers have been selected to lead instruction in the course. DPI asks that school systems support the cost of training and updates to training as needed. Teachers who cannot attend this training cannot teach TAAP courses.
Qualities of a Teaching as a Profession Instructor
Communicating Effectively with Others
The instructor will find this especially important when working with TAAP students, their cooperating teachers, building administrators, college partners, and members in the community who are affiliated with education.
Understanding of Trends in Teacher Preparation
The instructor encourages TAAP students to discuss, analyze, and apply the latest trends in the education profession.
Maintaining Good Records and Documentation
The instructor keeps detailed records on the TAAP students' assessed papers, products, and portfolios. The instructor displays TAAP student work throughout the classroom and school building.
Using Differentiated Instructional Methods
The instructor realizes that there are many different learning styles and makes accommodations for the learners in the classroom. With the assistance of a teacher oriented TAAP curriculum, the instructor models a wide variety of instructional methods.
Expecting High Levels of Achievement from Students
The instructor sets a high standard for themselves and students. He/She is an advocate and supporter of educational careers. The TAAP instructor has three or more years of teaching experience.
Making Purposeful Decisions about His/Her Teaching
The instructor knows what to do to help those who are struggling with the content. He/She makes use of effective pacing, instructional strategies, resources, and motivational techniques to enable TAAP students to be successful in this course.
Striving to be a Positive Role Model
The instructor provides all students with an example of good character and outstanding professional qualities.
Having a Genuine Desire to Teach this Course
The instructor has a sincere interest in working with high school students who want to learn more about human growth and development as well as educational issues pertaining to schools and teachers. He/She welcomes the opportunity to make a positive difference as a teacher leader in this instructional role.
Encouraging the Best and Brightest Students to Become Teachers
The instructor will help ensure that this course will serve as a basis for information and inspiration for outstanding students to choose teaching for their profession.
Position Term: 10 month
Classification: Continuing
Time Basis: Full-Time
Position Type: Licensed
Benefits: Full
Starting Salary: $4,825.00 per month
Licensed-Certified Salary determined by the NC Department of Public Instruction.
Click here to view the current Guilford County Schools Salary Schedule for licensed employees.
Teaching as a Profession (TAAP) Program Description
NC Career and Technical (CTE) and Family and Consumer Sciences Education remain committed to solving the state's teacher shortage through multiple means. The goal of Teaching as a Profession is to create opportunities for high school students with strong interpersonal and leadership skills to enroll in courses in their high schools that encourage teaching as a career pathway. Family and Consumer Sciences Education is looking for highly qualified teachers with a master's degree in education to teach FE21 Teaching as a Profession I, FE22 Teaching as a Profession II, and FE23 Teaching as a Profession Field Experience in their high school. Teachers DO NOT have to be Family and Consumer Science Educators or CTE teachers to teach this course.
Program Details
- Three elective courses offering Career and Technical Education (CTE) credits
- Curriculum and artifacts aligned with the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
- Student credit articulation with the universities listed below, allowing successful program completers to earn six college credits (varies by participating universities).
- Student credit articulation with the Community College System, 4 credits for EDU 187: Teaching and Learning for All
- Aligns to CTE Education & Training Career Cluster and Pathway
- Training, curriculum, and resources provided by Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
- Requirements for becoming an TAAP instructor include:
- Three years minimum of classroom teaching experience,
- Master's degree in education,
- Appropriate standard professional license issued by NC DPI,
- Overall summary ratings of at least "Accomplished" on the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System, and
- Principal recommendation and CTE Director's acknowledgement.
TAAP courses can only be taught by teachers who have been fully trained by the FCS Consultant at DPI. Training will occur once a year at the CTE Summer Conference after teachers have been selected to lead instruction in the course. DPI asks that school systems support the cost of training and updates to training as needed. Teachers who cannot attend this training cannot teach TAAP courses.
Qualities of a Teaching as a Profession Instructor
Communicating Effectively with Others
The instructor will find this especially important when working with TAAP students, their cooperating teachers, building administrators, college partners, and members in the community who are affiliated with education.
Understanding of Trends in Teacher Preparation
The instructor encourages TAAP students to discuss, analyze, and apply the latest trends in the education profession.
Maintaining Good Records and Documentation
The instructor keeps detailed records on the TAAP students' assessed papers, products, and portfolios. The instructor displays TAAP student work throughout the classroom and school building.
Using Differentiated Instructional Methods
The instructor realizes that there are many different learning styles and makes accommodations for the learners in the classroom. With the assistance of a teacher oriented TAAP curriculum, the instructor models a wide variety of instructional methods.
Expecting High Levels of Achievement from Students
The instructor sets a high standard for themselves and students. He/She is an advocate and supporter of educational careers. The TAAP instructor has three or more years of teaching experience.
Making Purposeful Decisions about His/Her Teaching
The instructor knows what to do to help those who are struggling with the content. He/She makes use of effective pacing, instructional strategies, resources, and motivational techniques to enable TAAP students to be successful in this course.
Striving to be a Positive Role Model
The instructor provides all students with an example of good character and outstanding professional qualities.
Having a Genuine Desire to Teach this Course
The instructor has a sincere interest in working with high school students who want to learn more about human growth and development as well as educational issues pertaining to schools and teachers. He/She welcomes the opportunity to make a positive difference as a teacher leader in this instructional role.
Encouraging the Best and Brightest Students to Become Teachers
The instructor will help ensure that this course will serve as a basis for information and inspiration for outstanding students to choose teaching for their profession.
Salary : $4,825