This is a high school teaching position in Pre-Engineeringwhich is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The Pre-Engineering program is a series ofprescribed courses for grades 9-12 that provides a strong foundation in theengineering industry. Pre-Engineeringdelivers industry-based instruction where students become acquainted with thefundamentals of engineering practices and provides to students the foundationand proven path to college and career success in STEM-related fields. Pre-Engineering prepares students to be themost innovative and productive leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM). Through an engaging, hands-on curriculum, thePre-Engineering program encourages the development of problem-solving skills,critical thinking, and creative & innovative reasoning. Students may beeligible to obtain certifications and internships in the area ofpre-engineering.
CTE teachers areresponsible to:
1. Provide rigorous and relevant instruction onpre-approved hands-on curriculum in the content area and general work-placereadiness.
2. Integrate soft-skill instruction intocompetency-based content area activities.
3. Support students in industry relevant competitions,industry exploration activities, professional organizations and postsecondaryinitiatives.
4. Show evidence of project-based learning (e.g.,competitions, capstone events, etc.)
5. Collaborate with core content teachers on commoncourse planning, integration and alignment.
6. Collaborate with school-based staff (college andcareer coach, counselor, etc.) and CTE Partnership Development Liaisons andProgram Coordinators to identify and recommend work-ready students.
7. Attend all relevant professional development setby the Office of College and Career Success in order to provide the besteducational experience possible for students. Examples include:
a. Quarterly industry-focused PD sessions.
b. Industry advisory council meetings.
c. Instructional PD sessions.
d. Summer Institute sessions.
e. New teacher supports
8. Maintain and update industry certifications asrequired by Illinois State Board of Education and Chicago Public Schools.
9. Attend CPS CTE professional development sessionsif working under an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Educator Licensewith Stipulations/Career and Technical Education (ELS/CTE) or a newly hiredteacher.
QUALIFICATIONS-
REQUIRED (non-negotiable):
• Eligible to receive an ISBE ProfessionalEducation License (PEL) in Technology Education with coursework in Engineering,Electronics/Electricity, Manufacturing, and/or Drafting (certificate must be inplace prior to teaching), or
• Eligible to receive an ISBE Educator Licensewith Stipulations (ELS(CTE)) in Technology & Pre-Engineering Education (certificatemust be in place prior to teaching)
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in TechnologyEducation, Engineering, Science, and/or Mathematics from an accredited collegeor university
• Successfully complete the two week training fromU of I associated with each Pre-Engineering (PTLW) course prior to teaching thecourse
• Successfully complete PD conducted by U of Iwhen course curriculum updates (4-5 years) are made
• Minimum 4,000 hours (2 years full-time) ofindustry experience in an engineering field required
ADDITIONALREQUIREMENT:
• This position requires a Chicago residencywithin six months of accepting the position.
PREFERRED:
• Prior teaching experience
• ISBE Professional Education License (PEL) in Mathematicsand/or Science
• Excellent planning, organization, written andverbal communication skills
• High-level problem solving skills
• Computer literacy and familiarity with MicrosoftOffice Suite
• Team and detail oriented