Centralia-.FTE CTE Elective Teacher; Centralia Middle School

Reports to

Building Principal & CTE Director

Centralia Middle School

Centralia Education Association

Exempt

CTE Elective Teacher

The primary responsibility of this position is to instruct students in state‑approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) elective courses within designated program areas. The teacher will facilitate student development of industry‑aligned technical proficiency, 21st‑century employability skills, and academic integration. The instructor will guide students in exploring relevant career pathways, developing individual post‑secondary plans (such as the High School and Beyond Plan), and obtaining industry‑recognized credentials where applicable.

• Teaching Certification:
  Valid Washington State Teaching Certification or eligibility for CTE conditional/probational certification
• CTE Certification:
  Valid Washington State CTE Certification/endorsement
• Skills and ability to manage the day‑to‑day activities of Paraeducators
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, customer‑service oriented, and maintain professionalism in challenging situations
• Ability to be self‑directed while working with a high degree of collaboration
• Successful experience creating organizational systems able to flexibly respond to changing student needs
• Proven ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality, and tact in the performance of duties; ability to act in an ethical and confidential manner in all aspects of employment
• Successful experience establishing and maintaining professional relationships with students, co‑workers, and administration including serving as an integral member of a highly collaborative PLC team
• Ability and willingness to reflect, learn, and grow continually
• Ability to support the District’s Vision, Mission, and Goals including the belief that all students can succeed
• Promotes an inclusive and respectful learning environment that values the unique strengths, needs, and aspirations of every student while contributing positively to the school community and district mission
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

• Master’s Degree in the field of education
• Experiences and/or training educating others in a diverse array of careers

• Curriculum & Framework Alignment: Ensure that the instructional content aligns to at least 80% of the state‑approved CTE Program Frameworks, maintaining and updating these frameworks annually to reflect industry developments.
• Career Exploration & Guidance: Provide information and structured experiences that expose students equally to all post‑secondary pathways (e.g., skilled trades, military, certificates, and degree programs) and support components of the High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP).
• Industry Relevancy & Alignment: Maintain an up‑to‑date awareness of high‑demand, high‑wage jobs at local, regional, state, and global levels; integrate local employers and industry guest speakers to illuminate local career opportunities.
• Leadership & 21st Century
  
  Skills:
  
  Integrate leadership development and 21st‑century employability skills directly into daily classroom instruction, activities, and project‑based learning.
• CTSO Leadership: Serve as an advisor for or maintain an active, state‑recognised Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that participates and competes at the regional, state, and/or national level.
• Advisory Committee Engagement: Coordinate and meet three or more times annually with a dedicated Program Advisory Committee composed of local business and industry partners to secure valuable program feedback and input.

• Safe Classroom: Create a safe physical and emotional space for students to engage in rigorous academic learning
• Reinforce Policies: Actively support and reinforce school/district policies and…