Project Lead Way Engineering Instructor

Job Title

Project Lead the Way Engineering Instructor

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/ Project Lead the Way

Date Posted: 2/26/2026

Location:

Upper Valley Career Center - Sidney Middle School Satellite Program

Date Available:

08/17/2026

Closing Date: 03/23/2026

District:
Upper Valley Career Center

This posting is for a full-time instructor at Sidney Middle School. The instructor will be responsible for Upper Valley Career Center's Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering courses (Design and Modeling) taught at Sidney Middle School and will provide instructional activities that are consistent with the objectives of the program. The instructor will prepare and conduct lessons for courses from the Engineering pathway as identified in the state of Ohio content standards.

Individuals holding a 7‑12 High School Mathematics, Science, or Industrial Technology teaching license or hold or qualify for 4‑12 Career Technical Education license in Engineering are eligible to teach PLTW courses after completing PLTW training.

• Instruct classroom and laboratory classes according to the Ohio Department of Education content standards.
• Design and implement real‑world applications for the students.
• Develop curriculum and courses needed to support the program's mission.
• Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Promote a positive learning environment.
• Remain current with industry needs and remain updated with current technology and industry trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must meet all the requirements governing teacher education and licensure.
• Must hold Ohio Department of Education 7‑12 High School Mathematics, Science, or Industrial Technology teaching license or hold or qualify for 4‑12 Career Technical Education license in Engineering Technology which would include 5 years of experience in industry.
• Engineering background or experience in Project Lead the Way Design and Modeling Curriculum preferred.
• The instructor must be a strong team leader, possess excellent human relations skills and serve as a role model for students.
• Meets all mandated health screening requirements.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment and is able to successfully pass a BCI/FBI background check.
• Maintains compliance with drug‑free workplace rules, Board policies, and other applicable procedures/guidelines.

Appropriate placement on the Certificated Salary Schedule to be determined by education and experience. Salary will range from $53,348.00 (Class II, Step
0) to $87,485.00 (Class V, Step 10). Base contract is 187 days. Minimum workday is 7 hours per day exclusive of a lunch break. One‑year contract with opportunity for renewal.

State Teachers Retirement System, Worker's Compensation, paid sick/personal leave, partial tuition reimbursement, and tax‑sheltered retirement contributions. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offered. Some benefits are a shared cost between the employee and the Board of Education.

Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Upper Valley Career Center. This job posting description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. The information contained in this document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.

The Upper Valley Career Center Board of Education and its staff are dedicated to provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, age, military status, ancestry, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. The Upper Valley Career Center is in compliance with the following Federal Laws:
Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the 1986 Immigration Reform & Control Act. The Upper Valley Career Center is in compliance with the Title IX regulations. The Title IX Building Coordinator/Grievance Officer Alycia Johnson is located at the Upper Valley Career Center, 8901 Looney Road, Piqua, OH, 45356,  ext.

255. The Section 504 Coordinator/Grievance Officer Matthew Meyer is located at the Upper Valley Career Center, 8811 Career Drive, Piqua, OH, 45356 , ext. 212.