What are the responsibilities and job description for the CTE Engineering/Robotics Instructor for the 25/26 School Year position at Kuna Joint School District 3?
Job Status: All Applicants
Job Title: CTE Engineering/Robotics Instructor for the 25/26 School Year
Location: Kuna High School
Reports To: CTE Administrator
Calendar: Certified
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Placed on certified salary schedule. Additional Stipends to be determined.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Public Employees Retirement System
Job Summary:
This position will offer students foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in various trades, such as carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, welding, and construction technology. The ideal candidate will inspire students to explore the trades, develop practical skills, and prepare them for potential careers in skilled trades or further technical education.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Engineering, Robotics, or a related field. Relevant industry certifications or experience in the trades (e.g., journeyman status, welding certification, etc.) are highly preferred.
- Certifications: Idaho teaching certification in Career and Technical Education (CTE) or the ability to obtain one. Certifications in specific trades (e.g., engineering, etc.) are a plus.
- Experience: Experience in a skilled trade or technical field is highly preferred. Teaching experience, particularly in a high school CTE setting, is a plus but not required.
- Positive public relations skills.
- Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below.
Candidates coming from industry who qualify for certification based on their industry experience will be placed on a limited certification and have up to three years to earn their standard certificate while teaching. This process requires completing some training or post-secondary credits connected with the Idaho State Division of Career and Technical Education.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Successful experience working with students in a classroom setting that include varying ability levels, including at-risk students.
- Provide instruction to all students using a variety of instructional strategies.
- Committed to collaboration with counselors, administrators and other teachers on student needs and highly effective instructional practices.
- Accommodate implementation of special services (IEP, 504) when applicable.
- Participate in staff meetings, staff projects and professional staff development.
- Commitment to a team approach in all aspects of educational programming.
- Communicate effectively with parents and students.
- Strong classroom management skills
- Perform such school-related duties as assigned by the principal.
- Be knowledgeable of, and uphold all policies pertaining to teachers and students as specified in district rules and regulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter competencies and/or skills to be presented to students.
- Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students to the extent possible.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students within the limits of resources provided by the district.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate these objectives to students. Upon request of the immediate supervisor, show written evidence of preparation.
- Use instructional materials adopted by the district and employ methods that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
- Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Follow prescribed safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Accept responsibility for extra-curricular activities and other duties as may be assigned to meet the needs of students.
- Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication and cooperative relations with the administration, students, parents and colleagues.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods; assist in selection of instructional equipment and materials.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Know and follow district policy and chain of command.
- Deal with students, parents, staff, and others in a positive, encouraging manner.
- Act ethically and confidential in all aspects of employment.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review and prepare documents and file them in a prescribed order, and organize documents and materials.
- Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
- Sit for extended periods of time.
- Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.