Critical Thinking

About the role

The Secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher (grades 6-12) and the Postsecondary Teacher are responsible for the instruction of designated CTE content area(s)/course(s) in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s)/course(s) assigned in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
• Creates a positive educational climate for students to learn in an atmosphere of respect and rapport.
• Creates and delivers relevant and rigorous lessons that maximize student engagement and achievement.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
• Observes and evaluates student performance and mastery of standards, monitors student assessment data, and maintains student grades and attendance.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by utilizing effective classroom management strategies and invoking appropriate disciplinary procedures.
• Communicates with parents and school/district personnel regarding student progress and encourages parental involvement.
• Takes all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records, inquiries, and data.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.
• Engages with local business and community stakeholders by maintaining a Program Advisory Board, to collaborate with the CTE program.
• Participates as local chapter advisor for the appropriate Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO).
• Engages in continuous improvement and professional development, including earning appropriate industry certifications.

Requirements

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Supports the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Supports civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintains the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Qualifications

• Florida Professional Educator Certificate preferred.
• Eligibility for Florida Temporary Certificate required.
• Eligibility for District Certificate required, including one of the following:
  • A related bachelor’s degree with two (2) years related experience.
  • A related AA/AS degree with four (4) years related experience.
  • One (1) year of technical training with five years of verifiable experience.
  • Six (6) years of in-field verified work experience.

Skills

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge.
• Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Keeps abreast of current developments.
• Displays willingness to make decisions.
• Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
• Includes appropriate people in decision making process.
• Makes timely decisions.
• Uses resources effectively.
• Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Plays a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Plays a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Plays a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Benefits

• Physical Demands: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.
• Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity 3 moderate.

Other Information

• Communication: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Planning and Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.