Teacher, CTAE-Engineering Technology

Summary

Provides instruction in selected areas of Engineering Technology to ensure that students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the industry and are prepared for a career and post-secondary opportunities

Essential Duties

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and co-curricular experiences
• Provides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirements
• Provides leadership opportunities for students by establishing a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), i.e. SkillsUSA or TSA as a co-curricular instructional tool within the classroom
• Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment
• Adheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful program
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, school and county leadership Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Attends school and District-level professional learning activities as directed
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Seeks and maintains professional learning opportunities through State endorsed professional organizations. i.e., ACTE, GACTE.
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution accepted by GaPSC

Certification/Licensure

Must hold GaPSC certification in Engineering and Technology - FLD [769] or attain a passing score on the GACE Engineering and Technology Education Assessment, and meet the requirements for induction at GaPSC 505-2-.04; Induction Certificate

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of occupational work experience in the field required 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proven communication and instructional strategies

Working Conditions

• Classroom/lab environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• May require stooping or crouching
• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance