26-27 Industrial Technology Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTION:            INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY  INSTRUCTOR

SALARY SCHEDULE:           BASE SALARY BASED ON DEGREE LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE,

                                            BEGINNING AT $58,900.00

                                           (191 Contract Days)

                                            7:30-3:00 PM. Start Date July 2026 

DEPARTMENT:                      MID-DEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER 

FLSA STATUS:                       EXEMPT

SAFETY-SENSITIVE:             YES

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will provide instruction in Industrial Technology. The instructor will develop and maintain a curriculum that is current and relevant while providing instruction to students through a variety of engaging and real-world strategies. The instructor will prepare students to take and pass industry certifications required for successful employment. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must meet CareerTech requirements to hold or qualify for a Standard or Provisional Career Technology Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area.
• Three years of experience in the past five years either working in Industrial Electrical Systems, Mechanical Drive Systems, Mechatronics  areas. 
• Teaching experience is preferred. 
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Career Technical Education preferred.
• Proficient Computer skills- required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Instructs students through a variety of methods (i.e., modeling, visuals, hands-on activities, work-based learning, demonstrations, thematic instruction) and uses audio/visual aids, technology, and other materials to supplement presentations.
2. Develops and prepares program curriculum, objectives, course outlines, lesson plans, assignments, projects, and evaluation instruments reflective of the industry. All curriculum follows guidelines or requirements set forth by the state, industry board, and school district.
3. Attends and keeps current with industry training in specialty areas and implements relevant skills in the classroom environment. Establishes and maintains an advisory committee including industry professionals and other essential stakeholders.
4. Objectively administers and evaluates assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests to determine student progress, provide timely feedback, and adjust instruction as needed. Records student grades in student information management applications. Communicates issues (via written, verbal, and in person) and progress reports to parents.
5. Clearly communicates curriculum and information to various stakeholders in person or via email, online Learning Management System (LMS), online Student Information System (SIS), and/or video conferencing software.
6. Manages the classroom effectively, sets high expectations, and monitors students at all times. Assists students with developing employability skills and prepares them for employment upon completion of the program.
7. Prepares all program completers for industry certification and state competency tests.  Identifies students not meeting competencies and initiates a plan of improvement.
8. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, teacher training workshops, advisory committee meetings, student recruiting/promotional school events, and parent/teacher conferences. Participates in IEP/504 meetings when appropriate and adapts lessons to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs.
9. Performs duties related to participating in and sponsoring CareerTech student organization events and competitions, assisting students in job placement, and providing work-based learning opportunities and supervision.
10. Additional duties that may be assigned by immediate supervisor or above.

LANGUAGE AND GRAMMAR SKILLS:  

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to compose and write grammatically correct correspondence and memos.

REASONING ABILITY:  

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schedule form, or blueprint form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up or more than 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to or more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fume or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, extreme cold (including outdoors), extreme heat (including direct sunlight), risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment will vary from somewhat loud to extremely loud.

To ensure continuity of services, a different work location may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for a varied work location will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for this change will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Employees may occasionally be required to supervise a varying number of employees in the overall direction, coordination, and completion of tasks as assigned.

DISCLAIMER:

Please note that job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.