Technology Education- Fire Science Instructor (2026-2027 School Year)

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Instructs through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in one or more courses of the Exploration in Technology 1, 2 and 3, covering all competencies associated with these courses
• Maintains training and curriculum requirements of Project Lead the Way (PLTW), the district approved curriculum for Explorations in Technology 2 and 3
• Emphasizes safe shop practices through safety instruction on equipment, safety tests and documentation of those actions
• Ensures that all equipment is in safe operating condition, contacting the Career and Technical Education office for work order repairs as needed
• Participates in pathway advisory committee meetings coordinated by the Career and Technical Education Office
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicates those objectives to students
• Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the educational needs of students
• Creates, administers, and grades tests to evaluate student progress
• Establishes and enforces rules and procedures which help to maintain order in the classroom
• Observes, evaluates, and prepares reports on the progress of students. Discusses students' problems and progress with parents and staff
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Prepares classroom instructions to promote students’ success on state assessment exams
• Observes, enforces and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district

Additional Duties

• Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Equipment

• This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine
• Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use

Travel

• Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required

Physical And Mental Demands

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist balance, stoop, climb steps, reach overhead, lift up to 20 pounds

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 25 to 28 students
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to understand the individual needs of each student
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Qualifications

• Current Kansas State teaching license
• Classroom teaching experience
• KS license at High School Level Required
• Technology Education Endorsement