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Career and Technical Foundations Teacher SY 2025-26
Career and Technical Education
7 days ago
Career and Technical Foundations Teacher SY 2025-26
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Posted 7 days ago
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Career and Technical Education
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The Power of Knowledge for Career and College
POLYTECH School District is now accepting applications for:
Career and Technical Foundations Teacher
Closing Date for Application: June 9, 2025
Date of Employment: 2025-2026 school year
POLYTECH School District is now accepting applications for:
Career and Technical Foundations Teacher
Closing Date for Application: June 9, 2025
Date of Employment: 2025-2026 school year
POLYTECH School District is seeking experienced candidates with strong interpersonal skills to join our high school team. As a Career and Technical Foundations instructor, you will carry out a variety of activities outlined below.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality standards-based and student-centered career and technical instruction to POLYTECH students.
- Consult with the program advisory committee for the purpose of evaluating and updating the curriculum and course of study.
- Establish clear objectives for all units, lessons and projects and communicate these objectives to students.
- Assist students in the creation of career path portfolios.
- Guide students in the development of Student Success Plans.
- Facilitate acquisition of career-related soft skills and interview skills.
- Provide Social-Emotional Learning instruction.
- Design activities to promote POLYTECH high school enculturation.
- Understand requirements of student Work-Based Learning experiences.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques to address diverse student learning styles, needs and interests.
- Use career-related and instructional technology to enhance student learning and expand learning opportunities.
- Assess student learning on a regular basis, provide effective feedback to students and use data to inform adjustments to instruction and/or student supports.
- Enter student attendance, grading and other required information in eSchoolPlus in a timely manner.
- Supervise and prepare students for Career Technical Student Organization membership and events.
- Collaborate with the CTE Coordinator to enhance and expand cooperative education opportunities.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and culturally sensitive manner.
- Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Demonstrate and model respect for individuals and responsible citizenship.
- Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
- Maintain accurate, complete and correct student records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
- Participate in IEP and 504 plan meetings, as requested.
- Complete all Delaware Teacher Growth and Support System (DTGSS) forms and processes in a timely manner.
- Participate in all required professional learning programs.
- Comply with federal and state laws and regulations and with district policies.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited 4 year college or university OR two (2) years of college or technical training, plus six (6) years of work experience in accordance with Delaware Professional Standards Board regulations (14 DE Admin. Code 1559). 1559 Skilled and Technical Sciences Teacher (delaware.gov).
Required Experience:
- Minimum of six (6) years’ work experience related to a Skilled and Technical Science specific career area, two (2) of which must be within the last five (5) years; or a minimum of six (6) years of work experience by teaching in or direct supervision of educators in a related area, two (2) of which must be within the last five (5) years.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience developing and delivering blended learning instruction courses in Schoology or similar learning management system.
- Experience teaching or interacting with high school students.
- Certification in Business Education preferred, CTE teacher certification required.
- Plan and implement lessons based on state standards; district and school objectives; assigned students’ needs and abilities and current educational research and theory.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
- Foster a stimulating and accepting learning environment.
- Write, speak, and interact clearly and professionally.
- Analyze student data to inform instructional adjustments and identify student needs.
- Read, analyze and interpret professional literature and federal and state guidance documents.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, parents, administrators, and staff members.
- Perform effectively in environments with competing demands.
- Use eSchoolPLUS (pupil accounting software) for student attendance and grades.
- Proficient use of technology including Microsoft Office applications and educational software.
- This is a full-time, ten-month position.
- This position reports to the administrator responsible for Career and Technical Foundations.
- Successful completion of Criminal Background Check, Tuberculosis Test (PPD), and Child Protection Registry Clearance must be completed prior to start of employment.
- Salary will be calculated in accordance with the verified educational level and work experience of the selected candidate and in accordance with the district’s Teacher Salary Scale.
- Direct deposit of payroll checks is mandatory and employees are paid on a lag pay schedule with the first payment made after approximately one month of employment.
External applicants must use the online external application and upload a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of professional reference that are dated within the last year or the application will be considered incomplete.
Current POLYTECH employees must use the online internal application to submit a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of professional reference that are dated within the last year or the application will be considered incomplete.
Applicant will need to email Dr. LaTonya Pierce at latonya.pierce@polytech.k12.de.us to confirm application has been received. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
The POLYTECH School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. LaTonya Pierce, Director of Personnel and Student Supports, P.O. Box 22, Woodside, DE 19980-0022. Telephone number (302) 697-2170.