What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - PLTW Engineering - 2025-2026 position at Fort Mill School District?
Project Lead the Way Engineering Teacher
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence and to lead students through a rigorous and engaging pre-engineering curriculum.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence and to lead students through a rigorous and engaging pre-engineering curriculum.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
- Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Teaches various PLTW courses, providing hands-on learning experiences, and preparing students for careers and further education in engineering and technology.
- Provides instruction for the following high school courses: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), Principles of Engineering (PoE), Digital Electronics (DE), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA), Aerospace Engineering (AE), and Engineering Design and Development (EDD).
- Teaching responsibilities for these courses will include ensuring students gain hands-on experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD), robotics, automation, digital circuits, and engineering principles. Candidates should be able to guide students in problem-solving, critical thinking, and engineering design processes through real-world applications, maintain and manage lab equipment, ensuring safe and effective use in coursework and collaborate with colleagues, industry professionals, and mentors to enhance student learning and career readiness.
- Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of engineering to everyday existence and problem-solving.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
- Bachelor’s degree and any high school certification Project Lead the Way certification Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
FLSA Status: Exempt
