CTE Explorations Instructor - LRTC; Leavitt

Summary: This position has small variations in programming to meet the majority of the school administration's and students' interests.

• Currently, all have both a carpentry component and a small-engine component. The second half is where it gets interesting. Two are doing culinary, four are doing some pre‑engineering/manufacturing basics, we have one doing electrical, one doing plumbing, and one doing a medical component.
• All schools run 3 periods a day. If they are in block scheduling, the one school that runs a full schedule also runs six classes a day, but it's much shorter time periods. We run an average of 12 per class, but have some that are upwards of 15.
  • We also run a CTE 2 class for those who really need this connection to school. One of the six sections is set up specifically for those students. Their projects and work are more in‑depth, and they tend to do more work around their school. An example of this is building new picnic tables for an outdoor club that supports UMaine students, and they also redid the teachers' lounge after it was damaged due to a water leak.
• I am happy to schedule a visit whenever works best for you.
• All instructors are based out of a high school. UTC employs them. We pay for the renovation of the space, equipment, and supplies, and we provide a substitute if they are out. Supervision is shared between the LRTC Assistant Director and the high school principal. Our new special education coordinator supports instructors and students as they transition from middle school to UTC.

Salary: $45,518.26 - $85,857.57 (SY26/27)

• Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Communicate regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Identify student needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individualized education plans working with the assistance of district specialists as appropriate.
• Be available to students and parents for education‑related purposes.
• Plan and coordinate the work of ed. techs. and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student's work.
• Assess and evaluate the accomplishments of students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and provide progress reports as requested.

Supervise classroom and students and volunteers with assistance, advice and support from administration.

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.

Associates or higher. CTE Trades:
Carpentry/Welding/Electrical. Valid Teaching Certificate.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and groups.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.