2026-2027 CTE Engineering Teacher

Vernon Johns Middle School; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernon Johns Middle School is seeking a CTE-Engineering Teacher to develop students’ understanding of engineering through an innovative classroom environment that applies problem‑solving and core content to real‑world problems. The teacher reports to the principal and operates within a 10‑month contract.

The role requires delivering engaging instruction, aligning with state standards, and maintaining student progress records while collaborating with staff, parents, and the community.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with endorsement in the appropriate subject area.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy with differentiated instruction.
• Ability to use computer networks and software as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

Responsibilities

• Teaches knowledge and skills in Engineering.
• Utilizes course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and procedures.
• Develops lesson plans and organizes daily classes to fit time allotments.
• Maintains records of student attendance and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Participates in curriculum and faculty committees and staff meetings.

Skills

Teaching methods

Differentiated instruction

Problem analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication with students/parents

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Virginia teaching license

Job description

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Openings as of 8/18/2026

2026-2027 CTE Engineering Teacher

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Computer
• Date Posted: 8/8/2026

Job Title: CTE-Engineering
Salary Range: $58,414-$105,697
Supervisor: Principal
Job Classification: Exempt
Contract Length: 10-months (200 days)

Job Summary

The CTE-Engineering Teacher is responsible for developing in each student an understanding of Engineering in an innovative classroom environment that fosters, promotes, and develops students' ability to apply problem-solving processes and core content knowledge to solve real-world problems in creative ways that lead to deeper learning. The CTE-Engineering Teacher is responsible to the principal or his/her designee.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches knowledge and skills in Engineering.
• Utilizes course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and organizes daily classes so that demonstration, instruction, and practice can be completed within the allotted time.
• Demonstrates skills such as shorthand and use of technological devices/equipment and techniques such as those used in merchandising. Prepares appropriate instructional aids and display materials to enhance learning.
• Instructs students in use, care and safe operation of business equipment.
• Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required.
• Maintains an auditable record of student attendance and makes daily reports.
• Controls assigned district-owned office equipment and supplies to prevent loss or abuse.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment in the laboratory-type classroom where several kinds of activities may be taking place simultaneously.
• Instructs students in importance to employers of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits.
• Evaluates each student's performance, knowledge, and skills in course being taught and prepares student progress reports and employment references.
• Maintains continued contact with business community to keep in touch with job entry requirements and current business methods and equipment.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions books, instructional aids, equipment, and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Participates in curriculum and other development programs.
• Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
• Attends staff meetings, PTA meetings, and serves on staff committees as required.
• Performs other duties as requested by the school Principal or his/her designee.

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in the appropriate subject area.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
• Knowledge of a wide range of scientific subject areas.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Certification and Licensure: Virginia professional license or ability to obtain a license.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.