Long Term Substitute - Project Lead the Way/Math/Science Engineering Certified

Upper Valley Career Center
Position Announcement

Open Position: Long Term Substitute Instructor -  Project Lead the Way/Math/Science Engineering Certified

Location: Upper Valley Career Center High School's Satellite Program at Troy High School

Employment Begins: When Position is Filled

General Job Description:

This posting is for a long term substitute  instructor at Troy High School with the possibility of becoming full time. The instructor will be responsible for Upper Valley Career Center’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses taught at Troy High School and will provide instructional activities that are consistent with the objectives of the program.  The instructor will conduct lessons for courses from the Engineering pathway as identified in the state of Ohio content standards. Individuals holding a 7-12 High School Mathematics, Science, or Industrial Arts teaching license or hold or qualify for 4-12 Career Technical Education license in Engineering are eligible to teach PLTW courses after completing PLTW training.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Instruct classroom and laboratory classes according to PLTW standards

• Design and implement real-world applications for the students 

• Demonstrate knowledge of content, pedagogy and knowledge of students’ competencies 

• Organize classroom and/or lab in a manner which is conductive to learning 

• Plan and manage allocated budget for daily operations 

• Follow District Advisory Committee procedures 

• Maintain positive classroom management by setting and communicating high, consistent expectations for learning and achievement 

• Remain current with industry needs and remain updated with current technology and industry trends 

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must meet all the requirements governing teacher education and licensure. 

• Must hold Ohio State Board of Education 7-12 High School Mathematics, Science, or Industrial Technology teaching license or hold or qualify for 4-12 Career Technical Education license in Engineering Technology which would include 5 years of experience in industry. 

• Engineering background or experience in design and modeling, or automation and robotics preferred. 

• The instructor must be a strong team leader, possess excellent human relations skills and serve as a role model for students.

• Meets all mandated health screening requirements.

• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.  Able to successfully pass a  BCI/FBI background check.

• Maintains compliance with drug-free workplace rules, Board policies, and other applicable procedures/guidelines.

Salary:

Appropriate placement on the salary schedule to be determined by education, experience, Board policy, and law.   The employee will be granted a limited contract, ending on June 30, 2024.

Other Benefits:

State Teacher's Retirement System and Worker’s Compensation. Upon hire, additional benefits may be offered depending upon hours worked, job classification, and placement on the Upper Valley Career Center Salary Schedule.  Some benefits are a shared cost between the employee and the Board of Education.

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Upper Valley Career Center.

This job posting description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed.  The information contained in this document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.

The Upper Valley Career Center Board of Education and its staff are dedicated to provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, age, military status, ancestry, national origin, sex, religion, or disability.  The Upper Valley Career Center is in compliance with the following Federal Laws: Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the 1986 Immigration Reform & Control Act.  The Upper Valley Career Center is in compliance with the Title IX regulations.  The Title IX Building Coordinator/Grievance Officer Alycia Johnson is located at the Upper Valley Career Center, 8901 Looney Road, Piqua, OH, 45356, (937) 778-1980 ext. 255.  The Section 504 Coordinator/Grievance Officer Matthew Meyer is located at the Upper Valley Career Center, 8811 Career Drive, Piqua, OH, 45356 (937) 778-1980, ext. 212.