For consideration, the applicant must meet all minimum requirements and qualifications as outlined in the job description below.

 

OBJECTIVE:

CTE teachers help students explore and prepare for careers or technical occupations. They use various teaching methods to help students learn and develop skills related to a specific occupation or career. They demonstrate tasks, techniques, and tools used in an occupation.

 

Each CTE teacher prepares unit and lesson plans aligned with CTE content standards, including outcomes-based goals and objectives, instructional strategies that engage students in learning, safety considerations, industry-standard materials and equipment, and appropriate student assessment techniques.

 

CTE provides students with career and academic skills, as well as the soft skills needed for the modern workplace, including critical thinking, communication, teamwork, citizenship, integrity, ethical leadership, research tools, creativity, and innovation.

 

*This position will participate in activities beyond the school day, such as faculty meetings, campus event nights, before-school or after-school tutorials, etc.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design and implement a relevant curriculum following the CTE Model Curriculum Standards.
• Instruct pathway courses for CTE pathway completion, incorporating appropriate industry-recognized certifications and training, and work toward achieving the high-quality elements of Career Technical Education.
• Instruct students in appropriate job-seeking and retention skills.
• Develop, maintain, and conduct required program advisory committee meetings.
• Serve as a liaison with business and industry, actively placing and supervising students in part-time positions in community classrooms or cooperative education, and providing related instruction as required.
• Assist in promoting regular programs and developing promotional materials to enhance community-wide awareness.
• Provide instruction that is appropriately paced and directed to specific occupational skills while accounting for individual differences in ability, motivation, and learning rates.
• Establish and maintain a suitable learning environment that promotes student growth, skill mastery, and ensures the safety of all students.
• Design, implement, monitor, and review appropriate training plans for students, accurately and promptly recording skill attainment.
• Guide students in making career-related decisions.
• Establish and maintain student/program files as required, including follow-up survey information and placement records.
• Support the policies and programs of AAMA George Sanchez Charter and perform assigned duties consistent with school, district, or office policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Maintain professional competence by actively engaging in employer-directed in-service activities and similar opportunities provided to staff.
• Cooperatively engages in the professional evaluation process with the supervisor to ensure ongoing professional growth and competence.
• Effectively communicates with staff, parents, and agencies.
• Attend regular and special staff meetings and actively participate as a member of the educational team.
• Respond effectively to the input from and coordinate tasks with district/school personnel as required by assignment.
• Modify the traditional modes of delivering instructional services to accommodate an individual's disabilities reasonably.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Tutor students on an individual basis.
• *Perform other duties as assigned or required.

PROFESSIONALISM:

• To be punctual and available during official working hours.
• To comply with AAMA policies, standards, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• To take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• To participate responsibly in the school's improvement initiatives.
• To demonstrate timeliness and attendance for assigned responsibilities.
• To work collaboratively with other professionals and staff.
• To provide and accept evaluative feedback professionally.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnel.
• Ability to work effectively with students.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Various community resources associated with the career field
• Applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Technical aspects of the field of specialty.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Good organizational skills and ability to follow established processes.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills and a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Active Listening.
• Reading Comprehension.
• Time Management.
• Social Perceptiveness.
• Ability to record accurate information.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Model the professional characteristics considered appropriate to the designated career field.
• Interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
• Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and assigned software.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Adapt to changing work demands and interruptions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, staff members, and representatives of other agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Three (3) years of work experience or college-level education in the associated CTE industry, such as Graphic Design & Illustration, Computer Science, Business & Industrial Science, etc.
• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: TEA Certification
• Experience working with high school-age youth (minimum 4 years).

*Employees may be asked to complete additional tasks or projects that fall within a reasonable scope of their position, as directed by their manager, even if those tasks are not explicitly listed in their job description. AAMA can assign extra work when needed, provided it is relevant to the role and the employee is capable of doing it. The teacher position is exempt from the FLSA. Therefore, the employee is not entitled to overtime compensation. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

 

 

*This position is CTE-funded.