Teacher - CTE - Automotive

Waxahachie ISD•Waxahachie, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The CTE Teacher provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the assigned career and technical education subject area to support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The role helps students develop competencies and skills for successful participation in society and provides developmental guidance that encourages personal growth. The position teaches guidance and career-development content, supports college and career transitions, and oversees the career and technical education training program in the assigned subject area. Responsibilities include coordinating senior transition and dual-credit activities, providing career and college information, developing and delivering instruction in in-person, distance, and virtual settings, and assessing student progress. The teacher collaborates with counselors, campus staff, families, colleges, military recruiters, and community members, and directs assigned instructional aides. The position is assigned to a campus, works 197 duty days, is exempt, and reports to the CTE Director. Working conditions may include prolonged or irregular hours, indoor and outdoor work in varying weather, noise, and occasional districtwide or statewide travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for the assigned subject and subject level, or eligibility for certification related to relevant Career & Technical Education clusters and courses.
Demonstrated proficiency in the subject-area curriculum.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students.
Knowledge of the assigned career and technical education subject.
Knowledge of advisory procedures, student appraisal, and career development.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of career and occupational resources, trends, and opportunities.
Knowledge of college entrance requirements and procedures.
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
Student teaching, an approved internship, or three years of wage-earning experience in the area of certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct senior transition meetings and coordinate post-secondary planning, entrance exams, campus visits, admission applications, financial-aid and scholarship information, housing applications, recommendation letters, and senior-exit surveys.
Coordinate campus activities such as student-led parent conferences.
Coordinate all aspects of the dual-credit and co-enrollment college-credit programs.
Work with counselors to coordinate college admission and enrollment processes.
Coordinate the Texas Success Initiative assessment and ASVAB; serve as military liaison, coordinate evaluation of ASVAB results with recruiters, and ensure military-readiness data is submitted to PEIMS as required.
Support transition activities including financial aid, college applications, career advising, PSAT administration, freshman camps, graduation, and parent information nights.
Maintain accurate data to analyze and improve student transitions, and support campus principals, teachers, and directors in meeting program, campus, and district goals.
Teach developmental guidance curriculum and help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum.
Guide individuals and groups of students in education planning and career awareness, and advise individuals and small groups.
Oversee the career and technical education training program in the assigned subject area.
Develop and implement lesson plans for in-person, distance, and virtual learning in accordance with district curriculum requirements.
Adapt instruction for individual student differences, assess learning styles, and use assessment results to plan instructional activities.
Collaborate with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed according to students’ Individual Education Plans.
Work with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
Plan advisory programs, evaluate their effectiveness, and make changes based on findings.
Provide career and college entrance information and assistance to students, teachers, parents, and counselors; coordinate program operations, schedules, activities, and speakers.
Prepare career education and instructional materials and help students locate and use college and career information.
Assess student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Assume responsibility for assigned extracurricular activities and sponsor activities approved by the campus principal.
Create and manage in-person and virtual classroom environments; manage student behavior according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; assist in selecting instructional materials.
Compile, maintain, and file required reports, records, and other documents.
Remain available to confer with district personnel, students, and parents by phone, email, or video conferencing.
Maintain professional communication and relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
Participate in staff development, comply with applicable regulations and policies, attend faculty meetings, and serve on required staff committees.
Follow safety protocols and emergency procedures, model professional and ethical behavior, and perform other duties assigned by supervisors or administrators.
Direct the work of assigned instructional aides.