CTE Teacher

Job Title: CTE Teacher

Location: Swain Middle School, Bryson City, North Carolina

Position Type: Full‑Time

Starting Date: Aug 7, 2026

To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

• Management of Instructional Time – The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment ready at the start of each lesson, starts class quickly, and maintains a high level of student time‑on‑task.
• Management of Student Behavior – The teacher establishes and enforces rules and procedures for classroom behavior, monitors behavior during all activities, and addresses misconduct promptly.
• Instructional Presentation – The teacher introduces lessons, presents concepts clearly, provides examples and demonstrations, and ensures that assignments are understood.
• Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance – The teacher maintains clear standards, circulates during class to check student performance, and uses oral, written, and performance products to assess progress.
• Instructional Feedback – The teacher provides timely feedback on in‑class and out‑of‑class work, reinforces correct responses, and offers corrective guidance when needed.
• Facilitating Instruction – The teacher plans lessons aligned with curricular goals, uses diagnostic data to revise objectives, and documents student performance.
• Interacting Within the Educational Environment – The teacher treats all students fairly, and communicates effectively with students, coworkers, parents, and community members.
• Performing Non‑Instructional Duties – The teacher carries out non‑instructional duties as assigned, follows laws and policies, and engages in professional development.

Performs other related work as required.

Degree in education or a related area that qualifies for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

• Physical Requirements – Ability to use classroom tools and equipment; able to exert minimal force to move objects; consistent with light work.
• Data Conception – Ability to compare and judge characteristics of data, people, or objects.
• Interpersonal Communication – Ability to speak, listen, and follow instructions from superiors.
• Language Ability – Ability to read and prepare written materials in prescribed format.
• Intelligence – Ability to apply logical and scientific thinking, interpret technical instructions, and draw valid conclusions.
• Verbal Aptitude – Ability to record, deliver, and explain information in professional language.
• Numerical Aptitude – Ability to use mathematical formulas, perform calculations, and apply statistical principles.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude – Ability to inspect items for proper dimensions.
• Motor Coordination – Ability to coordinate hand and eye movements rapidly and accurately.
• Manual Dexterity – Ability to handle office equipment and hand tools with eye/hand coordination.
• Color Discrimination – Ability to differentiate between colors and shades.
• Interpersonal Temperament – Ability to handle people beyond instruction, adapt under stress, and respond to emergencies.
• Physical Communication – Ability to talk and hear, and communicate via telephone.

• Constantly monitor student safety and well‑being.
• Motivate students.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Perform general clerical duties and maintain files and records.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ryan McMahan, Principal
• Swain Middle School
• Phone:
• Email: rmcmahan