Auto Tech - Trades & Industry Teacher; SY

Auto Tech
- Trades & Industry Teacher (2026 - 2027 SY)

Alexandria City Public School District, ACHS, King Street Campus
- Alexandria, Virginia. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5690934
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

The Trades & Industry Teacher - Auto Tech facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district‑approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. This is a licensed, 10‑month, 195‑day secondary position, reporting to the school Principal.

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University is required, in a related field preferred; a Master’s Degree preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: A valid Virginia Department of Education License, or eligibility to obtain one, is required. An endorsement in a specialized trade and industrial education area is required if the candidate has:
  • Been recommended by an employing Virginia educational agency;
  • A license or certification as a professional practitioner in the endorsement area sought, or can demonstrate competency in that area of trade and industrial education;
  • Evidence of at least two years or 4,000 clock hours of satisfactory occupational experience within the past five years in the teaching specialty for which they are seeking endorsement. Candidates whose occupational experience has not been within the last five years must participate in a supervised technical update related to the teaching specialty or area of endorsement or complete a supervised internship of work experience of not less than six weeks related to the area of endorsement or teaching specialty;
    
    and
  • Completed professional studies requirements (human growth and development: three semester hours; curriculum and instructional procedures in career and technical education: three semester hours; and applications of instructional technology or classroom and behavior management: three semester hours).
  • If an individual is seeking an initial license in the Commonwealth with an endorsement in the area of career and technical education, an industry certification credential, as defined in 8
    
    VAC
    20-22-10, in the area in which the teacher seeks endorsement is required. If a teacher seeking an initial license in the Commonwealth has not attained an industry certification credential in the area in which the teacher seeks endorsement, the board may, upon request of the employing school division or educational agency, issue the teacher a provisional license to allow time for the teacher to attain such credential.
• Experience: Experience in the exact field is required for the position and a VA Teaching License.

• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject‑specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and/or develop individual learning plans.
• Advices parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; student's achievements; develops methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students on performance improvement, health status, problem‑solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject‑specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student…