Engineering Technology Teacher

Fulton Schools•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Provides instruction in selected areas of Engineering Technology so students gain appropriate industry knowledge and skills and are prepared for careers and post-secondary opportunities. Instruction is delivered through classroom, laboratory, co-curricular, and community-based experiences in accordance with state and local curricula and program guidelines. The teacher establishes student leadership opportunities through a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), such as SkillsUSA or TSA, and manages program facilities and equipment. The role also includes communicating with students, families, colleagues, and school and county leadership; maintaining student attendance and punctuality records; following applicable policies and professional ethics; participating in professional learning; integrating technology into instruction; and carrying out other duties assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution accepted by GaPSC.
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.
At least 2 years of occupational work experience in the field.
Classroom management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Proven communication and instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

Provide content-related instruction based on state and local curriculum through classroom, laboratory, and co-curricular experiences.
Provide community-based instruction and projects in accordance with program guidelines and requirements.
Establish a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), such as SkillsUSA or TSA, to provide student leadership opportunities and serve as a co-curricular instructional tool.
Manage and maintain program facilities and equipment.
Adhere to state guidelines for implementing the program.
Create a classroom environment that promotes active learning in the subject area.
Communicate responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school and county leadership.
Account for student attendance and punctuality.
Follow county, state, and federal policies and procedures and maintain professional ethics in work-related activities.
Attend school- and District-level professional learning activities as directed.
Prepare adequately for responsibilities to be assumed during absences.
Seek and maintain professional learning opportunities through state-endorsed professional organizations, such as ACTE and GACTE.
Facilitate home-school communication through conferences, phone calls, and written communications.
Integrate appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
Avoid behaviors that detract from staff morale.
Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.