High School Engineering Teacher CTE 2025-2026 School Year

General Description:

The Engineering Teacher’s role is to create a well-rounded, comprehensive Engineering Program for students at Career Academy grades 9-12. You will provide support to students and contribute to the instructional process within the classroom and other assigned areas in a creative and engaging way. Fluent in current industry engineering standards necessary.

Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience in an engineering field.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in technology use, specifically CADD or 3D Modeling (experience with Fusion 360 a plus)
• Must have or be willing to obtain an Indiana Teaching License (Professional, Charter, or Workplace Specialist)
• Familiarity with, or ability to learn, the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) framework

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students in the classroom.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Create daily lesson plans, prepare materials, and set up the classroom for activities aligned with NLPS standards.
• Set clear goals for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Assign and grade classwork and homework assignments.
• Prepare, administer, and grade assessments to evaluate students' progress.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians, teachers, social workers, and administrators to address students' behavioral and academic challenges.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and identify their priorities and resource needs.
• Provide differentiated instruction, engage students, and maintain quality pacing and rigor throughout lessons.
• Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and enhance professional competence.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, guest speaker visits, and guide students in learning from these activities.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required, which may extend briefly beyond the scheduled workday.
• Perform administrative and supervisory duties as needed.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of educational programs.
• Select, store, order, issue, and maintain classroom and shop equipment, materials, and supplies.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Competency in the administration and interpretation of academic ability testing.
• Ability to use technology for documentation and preparation of professional materials.
• Ability to teach and assist students in the use of computer applications.
• Ability to communicate assessment results, in both written and oral forms, to parents and professionals.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate behavior plans for use in general and special education settings.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time effectively, and maintain schedule flexibility.
• Possesses the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Stamina to handle highly active young people. Lifelong learner with proven ability and skill when working with new technologies.

School Activities:

• The Engineering Teacher is required to attend and/or participate in additional activities as directed by the administrator, such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating in faculty committees, studying, and helping resolve school issues.

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in an engineering field. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in technology use. Possesses the ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Stamina to handle highly active young people. Lifelong learner with proven ability and skill when working with new technologies specifically CADD or 3D Modeling (experience with Fusion 360 a plus). Familiarity with, or ability to learn, the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) framework. Must have or be willing to obtain an Indiana Teaching License (Professional, Charter, or Workplace Specialist)