Cte Teacher - Aviation​/Drones (0.6 Fte

• Position Type:
  High School Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/28/2026
• Location:
  
  Emerald Ridge High School
• Date Available:
  
  26/27 SCHOOL YEAR
• Closing Date: 08/03/2026

Posting: AP7784

Location: Emerald Ridge High School

Position: CTE Teacher - Aviation/Drones

FTE: 0.6

Rate: See Salary Schedule

Calendar: 180-Day

Notes: THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION ONCE THE INTERNAL BIDDING PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

• Current PEA employees with a Continuing or Provisional contract may bid internally by following this link.

Applicants must hold (or be eligible to obtain) a CTE teaching certificate with the appropriate 3-years of full-time occupational experience-based endorsements:

Vcodes to teach the following courses (must have Vcode alignment for each course):

• 490102 Introduction to Flight (V490102, Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 6,000 hours of occupational experience as an aircraft pilot OR as a part of a flight crew. OR V470608, Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 6,000 hours of occupational experience as an aircraft mechanic, airframe technician, or airline flight crew.)
• 470601 Aircraft Systems (V470608, Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 6,000 hours of occupational experience as an aircraft mechanic, airframe technician, or airline flight crew.)
• 150405 Basic Drone Operations (V470101, Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 6,000 hours of occupational experience with repair AND maintenance of electrical systems AND electronic equipment, industrial robotics and mechatronics, AND communications systems.)
  * Must hold an FAA Part 107 UAS commercial license

Must be willing to advise a CTSO organization, attend advisory meetings, and submit all required CTE documentation.

• Must hold or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Pass Criminal Background Fingerprinting with WSP and FBI
• Successfully complete OSPI required training

• Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a teaching certificate with OSPI, including the appropriate endorsement.

• Refer to the Certificated Staff, Non-Supervisory Employees (PEA)-WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.

• Your application remains active for two years for selected positions.
• Hiring teams will review all completed applications. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
• Update your application regularly to reflect any changes, such as new employment history or references.
• For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at personnel