Rainier - CTE Applied Technology u0026 Trades Teacher

Location: Rainier

Position Summary Rainier High School is seeking a versatile, community-minded, and safety-focused CTE Instructor to lead our hands-on shop and industrial technology program. The successful candidate will manage a fully equipped high school shop classroom featuring wood production tools, welding systems (MIG/TIG/Stick), and a CNC plasma/router cutter. The instructor will cultivate a strong safety culture, provide industry-aligned project-based instruction, and lead an active, co-curricular Career and Technical Student Organization (either FFA or Skills

USA, depending on candidate certification). Job Details:
* 180 day contract (7 hours/day, 5 days/week)
* Salary *

Base: $59,881 - $118,042
* 5 Enrichment Days: $1,663.36 - $3,278.94
* Eligible for medical/dental/vision benefit through the School Employees Benefit Board (Division of the WA State Health Care Authority)
* Eligible for retirement benefits with the WA State Department of Retirement Systems
* Sick and Personal Leave
* Affiliation:
Rainier Education Association

Key Responsibilities Shop Instruction & Tech Integration
* Teach comprehensive hands-on courses in Wood Production, Welding/Metal Fabrication, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining/cutting.
* Integrate modern manufacturing software (CAD/CAM) alongside manual design layout skills to prepare students for current industry expectations.
* Develop, implement, and rigorously enforce an industry-standard shop safety program, mandating 100% student compliance on safety assessments before tool use.
* Maintain, service, and inventory shop tooling, machinery, dust collection systems, and raw materials. General Public School Teacher Obligations
* Plan, deliver, and assess culturally responsive, student-centered lessons aligned with Washington State K-12 Learning Standards and approved OSPI CTE Frameworks.
* Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grading, and leadership hours using the district's Student Information System.
* Collaborate with Special Education and 504 coordinators to implement accommodations, modifications, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) seamlessly within a shop environment.
* Participate in building-level professional development, staff meetings, and professional learning communities (PLCs).
* Manage classroom behavior proactively, establishing a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive learning climate. Extended Learning & Leadership (Pathway-Dependent)
* Serve as an advisor for the programmatic Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO): *

• If hired under Ag Pathway:
  Advise the FFA Chapter and supervise Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE).
  * If hired under Trades/STS Pathway:
  Advise the Skills
  
  USA Chapter and coordinate local/regional skills competitions. Qualifications & Certifications Candidates must meet the statutory certification guidelines established by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) and OSPI prior to the first day of contracted instruction.
  * CTE Teaching Certificate:
  Must hold, or be eligible to hold, a valid Washington State CTE Teacher Certificate issued by OSPI.
  * V-Code Endorsement:
  Must hold (or be eligible to obtain) one of the following CTE endorsements based on your qualification path: *
• V010000 (Agriculture Education):
  Aligned with Agriculture program frameworks, including Agriculture Mechanics and General Agriculture.
  * V480000 (Skilled & Technical Sciences) /V210100 (Technology Education):
  Aligned with Manufacturing, Construction, Welding, or Trade & Industrial frameworks.
  * Safety & Background Clearance:
  Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain immediately) and successful completion of a WSP/FBI fingerprint background check. Preferred Skills & Attributes
  * Proficiency running a CNC cutting machine (plasma/router) and familiarity with modern design software (such as Fusion
  360, AutoCAD, or Solid Works).
  * Prior experience managing a dual-purpose (wood/metal) educational shop space, including hazardous waste protocols and machine guarding safety regulations.
  * Excellent communication and relational skills with the ability to bridge connections between high school students and local industry employers. Requirements:
  * Strong content knowledge and training in child development and area(s) of endorsement.
  * Demonstrated proficiency in written, oral, and digital communication skills.
  * Demonstrated ability to build positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
  * Knowledge of current state education codes, district policies, and student privacy laws (FERPA).
  * Knowledge of and experience with state-mandated testing, progress monitoring, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
  * Ability to develop, modify, scaffold, and adjust curriculum and instruction to meet the individual learning and behavioral needs of students, including accommodations and interventions.
  * Ability to communicate learning targets, expectations, and…