CTE Teacher

North Cook Intermediate Service Center & Regional Office of Education•Mount Prospect, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

North Cook Intermediate Service Center operates an alternative school, North Cook Young Adult Academy (NCYAA), which is a Regional Safe School Program (RSSP) dedicated to providing second chances through alternative educational opportunities for students in grades 6-12. NCYAA focuses on social-emotional growth and academics tailored to individual student needs, aiming to empower students to become lifelong learners and positive community contributors. The CTE Work-Based Learning Teacher will deliver high-quality career and technical education, coordinate structured work-based learning experiences, develop aligned classroom and workplace learning, and ensure compliance with state standards. This role involves fostering employer partnerships, monitoring student performance, and supporting transitions to post-secondary pathways.

Requirements

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a CTE endorsement or an Educator License with Stipulations – Career & Technical Education (ELS-CTE) is required.
Documentation of appropriate industry experience and/or coursework as required by ISBE for CTE licensing must be maintained.
Work-Based Learning designation or willingness to obtain it as required for coordination of WBL experiences.
Documented experience and/or expertise in the CTE career area to be taught and applied in work-based settings.
Strong knowledge of CTE instructional strategies, career pathways, and work-based learning practices.
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and learning management systems for instructional planning, communication, and documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, families, and staff.
Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office for instructional planning and communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience building partnerships with employers and community stakeholders is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach Career & Technical Education courses using the PACE Framework, emphasizing problem-based, authentic, career-connected, and experiential learning experiences.
Design and implement instructional plans that integrate classroom instruction with real-world, work-based learning opportunities aligned to student career pathways.
Develop problem-based learning experiences that require students to apply academic, technical, and employability skills to real workplace challenges.
Deliver authentic instruction grounded in industry standards, workplace expectations, and real labor-market applications.
Provide career-connected learning that links instruction to specific career pathways, credentials, and post-secondary opportunities.
Facilitate experiential learning through internships, job shadowing, simulations, project-based learning, and other applied learning experiences.
Prepare supplemental instructional materials that connect academic content to technical skills and workplace competencies.
Use research-based instructional strategies to support skill development, employability, and career readiness.
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students and ensure equitable access to CTE and work-based learning opportunities.
Assess student learning using performance-based assessments tied to PACE-aligned outcomes, workplace competencies, and career readiness indicators.
Actively engage students in reflective practices that connect classroom learning to workplace experiences and career goals.
Establish and maintain relationships with employers, community partners, and industry representatives to support student placements and quality work experiences.
Coordinate student placements, ensure appropriate onboarding, and monitor student performance at work sites.
Facilitate workplace experiences such as internships, job shadowing, apprenticeships, and other applied learning activities that align with the Work-Based Learning continuum.
Communicate regularly with employers, students, and families regarding expectations, performance, and outcomes.
Ensure all work-based learning experiences meet safety and legal guidelines.
Track and document student workplace performance data and work-based learning outcomes.
Work closely and collaboratively with the School Academic Counselor to coordinate postsecondary dual enrollment and articulated credit opportunities aligned with student career pathways and Work-Based Learning programming.
Serve, in partnership with the Academic Counselor, as a liaison between NCYAA, postsecondary institutions, and community partners to support dual credit and early college initiatives.
Support student enrollment in approved dual credit courses by working with the Academic Counselor to assist with applications, placement requirements, eligibility verification, and registration processes.
Collaborate with the Academic Counselor, administrators, and postsecondary partners to ensure all dual enrollment courses meet Illinois Dual Credit Quality Act requirements and institutional standards.
Monitor student progress and performance in dual enrollment coursework and communicate regularly with students, families, the Academic Counselor, and postsecondary partners.
Maintain accurate and compliant records related to student participation, credit attainment, and reporting requirements in coordination with the Academic Counselor.
Support students, alongside the Academic Counselor, in understanding postsecondary expectations, academic rigor, and transition skills required for college success.
Participate jointly with the Academic Counselor in meetings, training, and professional development related to dual credit, postsecondary partnerships, and career pathway alignment.
Assist the Academic Counselor in evaluating, improving, and expanding dual enrollment opportunities to increase equitable access for all students.

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance (PPO, High Deductible, or HMO) at no cost for the covered employee. Dependent coverage is available at a cost share.
Metlife dental insurance at no cost for the covered employee (dependent coverage is available at a cost share).
Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension system.
Life insurance at 1x annual salary + $50,000 AD&D insurance.
10 paid sick days per year.
2 personal days per year.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
403b/457b retirement savings plans available.
Some positions are eligible for tuition reimbursement.
TRS enrollment required.