CTE - Technology Education/Project Lead the Way @ Cramerton Middle School

Definition

Under general supervision, teaches one or more classes in the field to students in grades 6 through 12, assists in other school programs as assigned, and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student’s ability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and presents instruction and provides instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

• Teaches how technology systems interact with our world related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics concepts (robotics, infrastructures, etc.).

• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

• Develops instructional plans and organize a class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.

• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive studio environment.

• Instructs students in proper care and use of materials and equipment, storage areas, and controls the use of materials and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.

• Evaluates each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and understanding, and prepares progress reports.

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.

• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.

• Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.

• Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to meet the needs of all learners.

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and continuously improve instruction.

• Ability to motivate students.

• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.

• Ability to analyze situations, determine possible options, and make appropriate decisions based on the facts.

• Ability to develop and compile records and reports.

• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.

• Ability to operate common office machines.

• Ability to maintain basic files and records.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.

• Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and/or directions from superiors.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. 

• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.

• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.

• Skilled in assessment and using its data for teaching and learning.

• Understanding the growth and development of assigned students.

• Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

Minimum Education and Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university in one of the following areas: . Accounting, Administrative Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Technologies, Management, M