Teacher - CTE (Career Launchpad) /Coach

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide students with opportunities for obtaining experience and developing skills related to anticipated careers through on-the-job training at businesses and industries working in cooperation with career and technical education programs in the schools. In addition to skill development, considerable emphasis is placed on the development of good work habits, responsibility, character, and leadership. The primary reason for the existence of the various career preparation programs is for career preparation, not just providing part-time jobs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a valid Texas teacher’s certificate in an approved CTE field.
• Hold or be able to attain a Certification in Diversified Career Preparation.
• Fulfill all state requirements for the Career Preparation program.

Nice To Haves

• Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and teach Career Preparation Program.
• Develop training partnerships with business and industry.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of programs and projects as required by law, District policy, or administrative regulations.
• Integrate academic skills and critical thinking skills for a complete understanding of the functions of business and the implications for personal life skills.
• Interact effectively with students to promote positive attitudes toward programs.
• Encourage student participation and involvement in organized youth leadership development activities and organizations.
• Exhibit and encourage high professional and ethical standards.
• Maintain a positive image of CTE Career Programs with community, business, and industry.
• Work with CTE Program and Curriculum Specialists to revise and refine curriculum for the Career Preparation Program.
• Attend Career Preparation Program meetings as needed.
• Approval of all student training stations.
• The teacher shall visit the training stations at least one time every six weeks to discuss students’ progress and plan school related activities to aid in skill development related to training station duties.
• Coordinate with employers the evaluation of students’ progress.

Benefits

• Competitive pay for teachers
• Advanced degree stipend for Master's or Doctorate degree
• Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions
• Teacher Incentive Allotment provides additional pay for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions
• Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare
• Positive work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level