CTE - Industrial Trades Teacher (Anticipated 2026-2027)

Wichita Falls Independent School District • Wichita Falls, TX

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About The Position

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Provide students with a variety of skills in the area of industrial trades. This includes but is not limited to; tool identification and usage; construction math; OSHA training; career exploration; blueprint reading. Teaching 3 levels of plumbing starting with basics and moving up to working on CEC house build with plumbing students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university (preferred)
• Valid Texas teaching certificate or enrollment in an accredited ACP for one or more of the following:
• Any Technology Education certificate
• Any Industrial Technology certificate
• Trade and Industrial Education: 8-12 w/appropriate work approval
• Vocational Trades and Industry w/appropriate work approval
• Or 3 years experience in the field, formal education, and/or industry license
• Knowledge of Industrial trades/plumbing
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Instructional Strategies
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Student Growth and Development
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
• Classroom Management and Organization
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Communication
• Establish and maintain open of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Professional Growth and Development
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Other
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Regular attendance
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time