Educators in Training Instructor - LCCTC

Educators In Training Instructor

Focused on Quality:
Committed to Excellence.

Supervised by/

Reports to:

Director of Career Technical Education

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Goals:

• To implement an educational program for the designated grade level and career technical subject area using the Alabama Course of Study for the Education and Training Cluster.
• To prepare high school students for postsecondary education pathways and careers in education, including elementary, middle, secondary, special education, career and technical education, educational leadership, and related educational professions.
• To serve as an integral part of the school system by facilitating instruction, credential attainment, dual enrollment opportunities, work-based learning experiences, and career readiness experiences aligned to Alabama CTE standards and workforce needs.

Qualifications:

• Valid Alabama Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching certificate in Education and Training or eligibility to obtain certification through the Alabama State Department of Education.
• Meet Alabama Occupational Proficiency requirements for Education and Training, including required degree and/or documented teaching or occupational experience as outlined by ALSDE.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Experience in educational settings, including elementary, middle, secondary, postsecondary, or related educational environments preferred.
• Ability to meet and maintain compliance with Alabama State Department of Education Career Technical Education standards, including Occupational Proficiency requirements and TAPE accountability measures.
• Ability to facilitate and/or support student attainment of approved Career Readiness Indicators (CRI) and postsecondary opportunities aligned to the program, including ETS Praxis Core Academic Skills, Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT), Google Educator certifications, dual enrollment coursework, and other ALSDE-approved credentials.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum aligned to the Alabama Course of Study for Education and Training.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with emphasis on collaboration with students, faculty, parents, educational partners, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to use technology to plan and provide instruction, manage student data, and maintain required documentation.
• Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the Education and Training Career Cluster with emphasis in Educators in Training.
• Implements the Alabama Course of Study for Educators in Training and ensures program compliance with ALSDE and TAPE requirements.
• Develops and maintains a classroom laboratory environment that models effective instructional practices and professional educational settings.
• Instructs students in educational foundations, pedagogy, classroom management, instructional strategies, assessment practices, educational technology, professionalism, and leadership.
• Teaches lesson planning, instructional design, classroom management techniques, communication skills, educational leadership, and learner engagement strategies.
• Facilitates and supervises student participation in classroom observations, job shadowing, internships, work-based learning experiences, and field experiences in accordance with state and district guidelines.
• Provides opportunities for students to explore careers in education and related professions through experiential learning activities and partnerships with educational institutions.
• Prepares students for credentialing assessments and postsecondary opportunities aligned to approved Career Readiness Indicators.
• Establishes and maintains an active Career Technical Advisory Committee in accordance with ALSDE and TAPE guidelines.
• Maintains partnerships with local schools, colleges, universities, educational agencies, and community organizations to support internships, observations, dual enrollment, and workforce alignment.
• Provides instruction in workplace skills including punctuality, professionalism, communication, leadership, ethics, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Creates long-range instructional plans aligned with state curriculum priorities and student career goals.
• Uses ongoing assessment, traditional and alternative, to monitor student progress and adjust instruction.
• Interprets and uses data for instructional planning and program evaluation.
• Administers standardized tests and credentialing assessments in accordance with state and district procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of student credential attainment, internship hours, work-based learning participation, dual enrollment participation,…