Electrical Teacher, Salem High School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY2026-2027]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent
Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure as a Voc Tech Teacher: Construction Cluster-Electricity (or certifiable)
Current MA Master Electrician license and/or MA Journeyman license
Five years of full-time employment experience directly related to electricity
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement (Required within 1-year of start date)
Current authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus
Multilingual candidates and candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Teaches Exploratory and Electricity courses to grades 9-12.
Aligns all teaching and learning to the MA VTE frameworks and the competencies for Electricity.
Oversees the Advisory Board for Electricity.
Ensures that OSHA standards are enforced, and that all safety protocol is followed.
Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Demonstrate knowledge of students’ IEPs, as well as the accommodations and modifications necessary for student success.
Responds to any correspondence, both oral and written, that comes from a parent or guardian.
Provides structure in the classroom by promoting a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning for students of all backgrounds and language proficiency levels.
Works under the general supervision of the CTE Director, building principal and other building administrators, manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement; utilizes Standards Based Grading as it is adopted and integrated into the CTE curriculum.
Participates in all professional responsibilities including but not limited to Coordinated Program Reviews, Advisory board meetings, Open Houses, departmental meetings, IEP meetings, etc….
Accepts additional responsibilities as may be required under the direction of the Director of Career & Technical Education.