Career Pathways Teacher

Career Pathways Teacher JobID: 5236

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching

Date Posted:

5/31/2024

Location:

Camp Curtin Academy

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Position Locations: Camp Curtin Academy

Job Summary: To teach students to explore a variety of career options and begin to plan a career pathway after high school.

Essential Functions:

Help students develop career awareness and career development to ensure they are prepared to reach their graduation and post-secondary goals. Design and implement a digital portfolio to be developed and maintained in future courses.

Teaches students how to navigate through business ethics, finances, technology and professional growth while planning their future career paths.

Explores, teaches and supports critical thinking skill, decision-making and future planning for students as they plan post-secondary goals.

Teach students how to successfully complete applications, apply for jobs and interview. Students will also know how to analyze and manage a budget and focus on time management.

Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines and effective classroom management techniques.

Facilitate and assist with classroom presentations, career fairs, student visits colleges/universities, and business shadowing opportunities ensuring students are exposed to various career options.

Assist student with various career-related assessments related to college, and/or post-secondary education and training or career goals Teaches, supervises and collaborates with students in classroom settings.

Serves as an additional resource for students regarding workforce trends and college and career awareness. Engages in professional growth and development opportunities to keep informed of current and emerging careers in a rapidly changing workplace.

Maintains accurate records of student attendance and behavior, including any tardiness for submission to the administration. Completes all records and reports as required by law and regulation or as requested by the administration

Minimum Qualifications:

All applicants must possess a valid PA teaching certificate in one of the following areas; Social Studies 7-12, Marketing (Distributive) Education, or Technology Education; knowledge and understanding of best instructional practices; ability to engage students actively in the learning process; and interact effectively with students, staff and parents; excellent oral and written communication, organizational and computer skills; and a desire to work in an urban school district is preferred.

SALARY: In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement

WORK CONTRACT: In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement