2026-2027 Technology Teacher

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 56,918 - 119,338; Full time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District is seeking a Technology Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will provide instruction across technology classes, integrating subject matter with health and core curriculum. Collaboration with colleagues to create inclusive educational experiences for a diverse student population is essential.

This role calls for individuals committed to equity and effective teaching strategies. The salary range is from $56,918 to $119,338 based on the ITA salary grid for a 10-month full-time position.

Qualifications

• Basic awareness of race, class, and disability predictors of academic performance.
• Willingness to support equity efforts in education.
• Experience engaging students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in technology class.
• Integrate curricular experiences with core subjects.
• Collaborate to build sustainable educational experiences.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Culturally responsive curriculum

Digital technology integration

Education

New York State certification in Career and Technical Education

Job description

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position Title: 2026-2027 Technology Teacher

Brief Description: Provide instruction in technology class. The ideal candidate will work to integrate curricular experiences with core subjects including technology and health. The candidate would be part of a collaborative team to build sustainable, place-based educational experiences for all students.

Location(s): District-Wide

Anticipated Start Date: August 2026

Number of Vacancies: 1

FTE: 1

Application Requirements

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Three (3) Letters of Reference (highly preferred for external candidates)
4. MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

Mandatory Writing Sample

1. The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?
2. Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you to fulfill our district equity goals.
3. The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students’ digital world.

Required Qualifications

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, discipline, and more. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• Possession of (or proof of eligibility for) New York State certification in Career and Technical Education (Agriculture, Business, Health Science, Technology).

Desired Characteristics

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community.
• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Salary Range: $56,918-$119,338 (10-month full-time basis) Based on the 26-27 ITA step and lane salary grid

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.