What are the responsibilities and job description for the CTE Technology/STEM Teacher, High School position at Wahluke School District?
WAHLUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT #73
Job Posting and Description
Available to Begin 2025-2026 School Year
POSITION TITLE: Career & Technical Education Teacher, Technology Ed; STEM Fields, High School
CLASSIFICATION: Certificated Position; FSLA Exempt
Union Representation available by the Wahluke Education Association
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and or Math endorsement; Career and Technical Education Certificate or ability to secure appropriate CTE endorsement. Strong Background/Experience in identified areas.
REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other Supervisor
SUMMARY: The Wahluke School district is in need of a CTE teacher qualified to teach a variety of courses that relate to Math, Science, Engineering & Technology. CTE certified, or ability to become CTE certified. Experience/training in robotics preferred. Familiarity in and availability to assist with TSA club and other student clubs preferred. Specific assignment to be determined by qualifications and experience.
Terms of Employment: Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, 180 plus extended days per year, starting at the beginning of the
2025/2026 school year.
Salary: Wahluke School District Certificated Salary Schedule, ~ $58,317-109,945 plus 7 CTE extended days.
In addition to these CTE extended days, Wahluke Certified staff also receive a 5.5% Professional Learning Activity Stipend; 5 TRI-Days and 3 additional days for student contact; Professional Developement Funds; Longevity Stipends beginning in fifth year of teaching. May include CTSO stipend of 8% of the State Base Salary dependant upon program needs.
Salary placement dependant upon degree, credits, and experience.
Wahluke offers:Excellent benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, sick and personal leave. Mentorship through Mentor program.
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and or Math endorsements AND the willingness to obtain Career and Technical Education certification within two (2) years of hire OR a Career and Technical Education teacher certificate. OR prior work experience relating to Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics AND the willingness to obtain Career and Technical Education certification within two (2) years of hire.
- Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in job-related area.
- Experience: Experience working with children and families of varied cultural backgrounds preferred. Experience teaching at the high school/secondary level preferred.
- License/Certificates/Registration: Valid Washington State Teaching certificate, no later than the first contracted day of the 2025/2026 school year. VCodes that align with STEM areas and/or CTE required with additional endorsements preferred. Must meet WA State Certification Criteria.
- Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
- Valid Washington State driver’s license or evidence of mobility.
- Completion of all CTE-related certification including a Conditional Certification Plan if necessary.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Deliver quality instruction tied to the State Approved Frameworks and aligned with goals of Wahluke HS CTE.
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, using both formative and summative processes.
- Collaborate with Special Education teachers/supervisors to assist in development of student educational plans and deliver appropriate instruction as per plan.
- Plan a program of study that meets the interests and abilities of the Students.
- Provides for individual differences in the learning needs of students, provides a classroom climate that is based upon mutual respect, rapport, fairness, and consistency ensuring that every child has an equitable opportunity for success.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ELL, Reading, Special Education, CTE / STEM and others
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities (Conferences, Trainings, Courses) as determined necessary for better performing the job function outlined here.
- Participate in curriculum review and design with an understanding of the Common Core State Standards
- Use the PLC process to effectively communicate and collaborate with professionals at the department, building, and district levels.
- As a CTE teacher, participate in 3 advisory meetings per year to ensure your curriculum is meeting the needs of the community.
- Participate in/Support the extracurricular activities that are related to your position. This includes but is not limited to:
- After School supervision
- Chaperoning Student activities
- Assisting in fundraising activities
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
- Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
- Serve on committees as assigned
- Attend work as scheduled.
- Remain current on instructional practices in education.
- Support the total school program by observing curricular and extra-curricular student activities.
- Exhibit dependability and punctuality in assigned duties.
- Display appropriate personal and professional traits that exhibit a positive role model for students.
- Strive to achieve the objectives and expectations of the Teacher Performance Evaluation Plan.
- Collaborate with Intervention Specialists and share pertinent information with building administration and intervention teams.
- Interacts positively with students, professional associates, parents and patrons of the school district
- Effectively implement district initiatives.
- Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
- Collect student data using a variety of data collection forms for purposes of determining appropriate instruction.
- Ability and willingness to attend student field trips.
- Attends meetings and training sessions related content areas as may be assigned
- Maintains confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served.
- Maintain professional student boundaries.
- Performs any other duties and responsibilities as directed.
Desired Characteristics
- Flexibility and enthusiasm.
- Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with a team of teachers to improve instruction, assessment, and interventions in support of student success.
- Good organizational, leadership, and classroom management skills.
- Ability to organize ideas, time, and materials to accomplish goals.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and to learn new ideas and skills.
- Ability and willingness to attend professional development and other job training that may require travel including overnight stays.
- Ability and willingness to develop positive relationships with secondary age students and
- to develop a student-centered classroom.
- Willingness and ability to develop professional, healthy relationships with staff.
- Models behavior appropriate to district and community expectations.
- Holds a commitment to continued professional growth.
- Demonstrated knowledge of performance assessment and ability to use a variety of assessment strategies aligned with best practices in CTE and teaching.
- Previous teaching in STEM related areas at secondary level preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in applicable technology.
- Present a neat, clean, and professional appearance.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges. Lift 20 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs with assistance.
The Wahluke School District #73 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on a basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorable discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in our programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated your groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to; Athletic Director, Title IX Coordinator at jespindola@wahluke.net or (509)932-4477; Civil Rights Coordinator, HR Director at lleitz@wahluke.net or (509)932-4565: Section 504 Compliance, Student Support Services Director at gcalaway@wahluke.net or (509)932-4565. School District address: 411 E. Saddle Mt. Dr., Mattawa, WA 99349
Salary : $58,317 - $109,945
