Teacher - CTE/Manufacturing Engineering & Practicum in Engineering (2026-2027 School Year)

Reports to:                   Principal                     

Duty Day:                     187 Days                     

Wage/Hour Status:     Exempt

Pay Grade:                   Teacher Hiring Schedule

Candidate Qualifications:

• Valid Texas Technology Education, Trade and Industrial Education, Secondary Industrial Arts, OR Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering teaching certificate

OR may include a combination of:

• Professional work experience in your licensed occupational field;
• Formal training and education;
• Relevant industry licensure, certification, or registration; and/or
• Any combination of work experience, training and education, or industry credential related to the subject matter he/she will be teaching.

Specific certifications for this position:

• Certification and training will be required upon employment.

Primary Purpose:

Serve as Career and Technical Education instructor in the area of Manufacturing and Practicum in STEM. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Present a positive role model for students; demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
2. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and skill in the subject areas taught.
3. Assume responsibility for student internships with business & industry representatives.
4. Develop long- and short-range plans for the instructional program.
5. Provide planned instruction to assigned students; presenting the subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, Board policies, and aligned industry credentialing agency.
6. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, to include classroom management strategies.
7. Employ a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
8. Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing and use results to plan instructional activities.
9. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication and professional relationship with students and their parents.
10. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
11. Work to maintain and improve professional competence through participation in campus and district staff development programs.
12. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
13. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
14. Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs via maintaining a subject matter advisory committee. Initiate activities to meet identified needs of the industry.
15. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
16. Responsible for receiving and maintaining teaching supplies and classroom equipment as provided by the District; keep a current inventory of all items and provide the inventory upon request.
17. Compile and maintain all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required, to include student records and credentialing information.
18. Assume responsibility for student participation in leadership activities associated with Technology Education student organizations as sanctioned by TEA and the District.

Equipment Used:

Computer, printer, copier, and other specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the teaching assignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise external student internships and student teacher(s).

Working Conditions:

Physical demands/Environment factors: May require standing for long periods of time. Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Moderate lifting

Mental demands—ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.