Technology Education Teacher

Technology Education Teacher JobID: 182

Position Type:

High School Teaching/Technology Education Teacher

Date Posted:

12/14/2023

Location:

The Wheatley School

Date Available:

08/29/2024

Closing Date:

12/31/2023

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Develops and administers technology education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives; develops technology units to be delivered in the classroom.

• Teaches skills and knowledge in mechanics, drafting, electricity, electronics, metalwork, graphic arts, woodworking, or related fields.

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and utilizes appropriate equipment for subject area; translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of technical skills to everyday existence; guides students in the selection of projects or experiments.

• Instructs students in the proper and safe use, care and storage of tools, machines and equipment.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

• 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.

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records; ensures machines and equipment are in proper working order.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

• In-depth knowledge of, and ability to use all applications in the Google Suite

• Knowledge of a wide range of industrial, technical and technology-related subject areas, as well as best practices in incorporating technology into student learning activities.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.