Fort Worth ISD · 1 month ago
Teacher Career and Technology Education (CTE) Engineering (High School)
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelFort Worth ISD is an educational institution seeking a Teacher for Career and Technology Education (CTE) in Engineering at the high school level. The role involves delivering rigorous instruction, creating a supportive learning environment, and preparing students for industry-based certification exams while fostering their intellectual and social growth.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Teaches knowledge and skill concepts in accordance with the required Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, District curricula, and industry standards
Designs clear, well organized, sequential lessons that build on students’ prior knowledge; provides opportunities for enrichment as well as differentiations and project-based learning to provide for collaboration, creative thinking, and extended interaction among students
Creates developmentally appropriate, standards-driven lessons that reflect evidence-based best practices
Develops lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners, adapting methods as needed
Communicates clearly and accurately; engages students in a manner that encourages students’ persistence and best efforts
Promotes complex, higher-order thinking, leading class discussions and activities that provide opportunities for deeper learning
Ensures student understanding by consistency monitoring, giving immediate feedback, and making lesson adjustments as appropriate
Assesses and documents student mastery of curriculum objectives and student progress using frequent, appropriate, on-going, and multiple assessment tools; employs interventions and formal/informal assessment procedures, including standardized tests, formative assessments, performance tasks, enrichments, and observations
Instructs students in the proper use and care of professional equipment, technology, and other professional materials
Prepares students for industry-based certification exams within the program focus, in accordance with CTE guidelines and administers industry-based certification exams to all students and provides remediation to those who were not successful
Reinforces and demonstrates the belief that all students have the potential to achieve at high levels; supports all students in their pursuit of social-emotional learning and academic success
Acquires, analyzes, and uses background information (such as familial, cultural, educational, linguistic, and developmental characteristics) to engage students in the learning process
Facilitates each student’s learning by employing evidence-based practices and concepts related to learning and social-emotional development
Understands the major concepts, key themes, multiple perspectives, assumptions, processes of inquiry, structure, and real-world applications of assigned grade-level and subject-area content
Designs and executes quality lessons that are consistent with the concepts of assigned discipline; aligns to state standards and demonstrates content expertise
Demonstrates content-specific pedagogy that meets the needs of diverse learners using engaging instructional materials to connect prior content knowledge to new learning
Creates a mutually respectful, collaborative, and safe community of learners by using knowledge of students’ development and backgrounds
Establishes, implements, and communicates consistent routines for effective classroom management, including clear expectations for student behavior
Leads and maintains the classroom where students are actively engaged in learning as indicated by their level of motivation and on-task behavior
Executes and continues appropriate student-centered discipline techniques and effective classroom management strategies to maximize student learning and time-on-task; ensures that student conduct conforms to the school’s standards and District’s policies
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment; maintains inventory records and ensures equipment is in good working order
Implements both formal and informal methods of measuring student progress
Sets individual and group learning goals for students by using preliminary data; communicates these goals with students and families to ensure mutual understanding of expectations
Collects, reviews, and analyzes stat to monitor student progress on a regular basis
Accesses collected data to analyze and inform instructional strategies; adjusts short- and long-term plans accordingly
Administers and proctors pertinent course assessments as well as industry certification exams specific to the program focus in accordance with FWISD CTE policies
Serves as an advisor of a co-curricular Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) and involves students with professional associations affiliated with their career pathway
Ensures students understand the requirements of future coursework and the procedures for earning and maintaining industry certifications post-graduation; confirms students have knowledge of the rules and regulations of the classroom, school, college, industry, and accrediting agencies
Monitors classroom and online instruction, activities, grades and projects
Reflects on teaching practice to improve instructional effectiveness; engages in continuous professional learning to gain knowledge/skills to refine professional judgment
Collaborates with colleagues and exhibits self-awareness in interpersonal interactions
Invites constructive feedback from peers and administrators
Seeks out opportunities to lead students, other educators, and community members within and beyond the classroom
Models ethical and respectful behavior; demonstrates integrity in all situations
Remains current on state and industry requirements/standards; updates all stakeholders of changes
Upholds accurate and efficient record-keeping of official attendance records, grade reports, student files, documentation of state and local assessment preparation, travel paperwork and work-based learning documentation, and other appropriate documents
Engages parents and families in the academic and behavioral progress of their child by initiating parent conferences and providing opportunities for parents to continually support student learning and school programs
Participates in faculty and committee meetings, as well as, school events during and outside regular school hours as required
Works with counselors and students to verify that schedules, 6-year plans, and portfolios are updated and accurate to ensure students are on track to meeting goals and graduation requirements
Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition
Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing, drills and lockdowns; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor
Observes student behavior outside the classroom at designated times, between classes, and at assigned duty stations; takes necessary action when appropriate
Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university required
Teaching Certification Required
Valid Texas Teaching Certification in Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering; Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM); Industrial Arts; Industrial Technology; or Technology Education
Acceptance in an approved Alternative Certification Program (ACP) and have passed the required prerequisite examinations for subject area and grade-level
Operates program specific equipment, power tools, and electronics in a lab setting
Works in a standard classroom/lab school building, including frequently lifting classroom tools and lab equipment (less than 20 pounds); occasionally up to 55 pounds
Preferred
Major in Education or a field related to subject being taught preferred
Credentialed and experienced in teaching Engineering curriculum preferred
Fusion 360 and/or SolidWorks credential (preferred)
Engineering experience preferred
Teaching experience preferred
Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
Company
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth ISD enjoys a diverse student population and strong community partnerships.
Founded in 1854
10001+ employees
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