Teacher Vocational- Project Lead The Way- Engineering (26-27)

About the role

Plans and implements an instructional program in Career Technology Education (CTE) and provides related educational services for students in a skills-based learning environment. Manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required.

Responsibilities

• Manages the behavior of learners in instructional settings to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process, as well as assists and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school.
• Prepares materials and classroom for class activities.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injury and damage.
• Enforces all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Plans and supervises work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.
• Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Ensures that the classroom and instructional environment are attractive, healthy, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.
• Prepares students to work toward 100% certification and completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Career and Technology Education or in the career area to be taught OR Bachelor's Degree or higher and 2 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught OR Associate's Degree in the career area to be taught and 2 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught.
• Candidates will be required to complete eligibility requirements for licensure in Professional and Technical Education by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Three to five years of related work experience in the Engineering Field or as a STEM, Mathematics, Robotics, or engineering teacher.
• Possession of or eligibility for related industry certification.
• Experience in one or more of the major areas: Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Science Principles, Digital Electronics, Environmental Sustainability, and Engineering Design and Development.
• Complete Training Institute 80 hrs./ Course at a PLTW Affiliate (required after hiring).

Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred (student teaching acceptable).

Skills

• Ability to plan and implement appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Provides guidance as students complete a portfolio of career focused opportunities.
• Supervises classroom activities to include laboratory experiences.
• Provides supervision and support as students pursue work-based learning with leading industry partners.
• Prepares students for successful passing of College Board Advanced Placement Exam.
• Prepares students to build knowledge and skills in engineering, but also empower students to develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and perseverance.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Pay

Details about pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Details about schedule will be provided during the interview process.