Engineering Technology Instructor

Welcome to the opportunity for Engineering Technology Instructor with Akron Public Schools.

Posting Opens:
October 14, 2025 Posting Closes:
October 28, 2025.

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for an Engineering Instructor. Job Code 006, Time Schedule 380 (190 days), Starting Salary $48,006.96. Extended time may be required before and/or after the school year for this position which would be compensated at the hourly extended time rate. Collective Bargaining Unit – AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through  Please upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of appropriate license and/or certificate, in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Nathan Ruyan, Coordinator, Office of College and Career Academies of Akron, .

• Currently hold an Integrated Math or Science license issued by the state of Ohio and eligible to teach students in high school grade levels, or,
• Currently hold a Career Technical teaching license issued by the state of Ohio and eligible to teach courses in the Engineering & Science Technologies (F6) pathway;
• With no Ohio teaching license, must complete the eligibility process according to level of formal education:
  Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least two years recent work experience in engineering, Associate’s degree in engineering with at least three years recent work experience, or High school diploma/equivalent with at least five years recent work experience.
• New hires, not currently certified, must be eligible to enroll in a teacher education program leading to a five-year teaching license.

• Obtain and keep current all industry standards certification/credentials or designations required by the state for career technical funding.
• Meet all district requirements for entry-year teachers including Four Year Resident Educator and/or PAR.
• Complete third‑party curriculum training such as Project Lead The Way (PLTW) during the first year of teaching an applicable course.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Five years of work experience in engineering.
• Experience with 3D modeling and 3D printing.
• Experience with basic robotics and programming.
• A commitment to annually updating educational and trade skills.
• A commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multicultural setting.

• Work with the Office of College and Career Academies and be responsible for the pathway, recruitment of students, collaborate with community partnerships, market pathway successes, develop course of study, participate in group activities and take part in action research when appropriate.
• Work with the Office of College and Career Academies to design, organize, and deliver skill‑training opportunities as outlined by the Quality Program Rubric.
• Assist in the development of the curriculum outline, teaching timeline and graded course of study utilizing the appropriate standards for the pathway in accordance with guidelines of the Ohio Department of Education.
• Plan, instruct, and manage required student occupational opportunities through school‑based learning, work‑based learning, and connective activities. Examples include, but are not limited to, classroom instruction, speakers’ bureau, field experiences, shadowing, internships, mentoring, college visits, early placement, advanced training options, and apprenticeships.
• Plan and teach a career cluster class.
• Establish and work closely with an Academy Advisory Board as outlined by the Quality Program Rubric.
• Work with the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) to develop an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), as mandated by the State of Ohio to maintain proper certification/license.
• Keep in close contact with the home through phone calls, visits, parent/teacher conferences, report card pickup, and written communications.
• Promote and participate in…