Engineering FTE Washington

Summary

Provides classroom instruction for Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses with a focus on project‑based learning and authentic application. Ensures all students achieve the course‑level objectives set by the National PLTW Curriculum. Also provides instruction for Industrial Technology, with a focus on PLTW engineering for the upcoming school year.

• Completion of or ability to complete PLTW summer training
• Industrial Technology 5‑12 preferred

Develops and implements Project Lead the Way Engineering programming for high school students.

Develops and implements Industrial Technology classes for high school students.

Supports and implements the district curriculum, standards, and benchmarks.

Assists high school staff with strategies to support students’ needs and achievement of academic goals.

Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members.

Assists in planning and delivering social, emotional, and behavioral school‑wide programming.

Collaborates with the principal, school counselor, staff, parents, and students on matters pertaining to student achievement.

Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data.

Meets the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria consistently.

Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.

Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Industrial Technology 5‑12
• Experience teaching in 9th–12th grade preferred
• Project Lead the Way training in Principles of Engineering and willingness to take summer PLTW training
• CTE Authorization or RAPIL Licensure

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals, and regulations; to write reports and communicate with students, colleagues, parents, and staff; to present information orally and respond to questions; and to assist students in language and literacy.

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, fractions) and to assist students in implementing these concepts.

Ability to solve problems effectively and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Belief that all children can attain high levels of learning
• Responsibility for student learning and personal performance
• Knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children
• Application of continuous improvement principles using quality tools and processes
• Effective member of the educational/school team
• Willingness to face today’s educational challenges
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Track record of success
• Integrity and professionalism

Iowa Teaching Certification with an endorsement in the required content area.

Application of current research to support district educational goals; establishment of effective relationships with students, staff, and the school community; clear oral and written communication; awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Regular standing, walking, hand use, talking, hearing, bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds, occasional pushing/pulling of items, and visual tasks required for supervising students and using computers.

The workplace is generally quiet, though the position requires professional working hours that may extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. schedule. Work occurs in various classroom areas, indoors and outdoors while supervising activities. The description complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer.

If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at .