Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 41,250 - 91,190; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor in the United States is seeking a Technical Education High School Teacher to instruct students in vocational subjects. Responsibilities include preparing course objectives, meeting professional standards, and managing classroom equipment. The ideal candidate should possess strong instructing, listening, and critical thinking skills. Compensation ranges from $41,250 to $91,190 annually, with higher salaries in states like Connecticut and California.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare course objectives and outlines.
• Experience with individual student needs and progress.
• Competence in classroom management and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss student needs.
• Plan and supervise work-experience programs.
• Attend professional meetings to improve skills.
• Assign and grade homework.

Skills

Instructing

Active Listening

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Critical Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

Learning management system (LMS)

Email software

Job description

Overview

Teach occupational, career, technical, or vocational subjects at the secondary school level in public or private schools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress.
• Select, order, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Plan and supervise work‑experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Assign and grade class work and homework.

Skills

• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Email software
• Google Docs
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Learning management system (LMS)
• Course management system software
• Collaborative editing software
• DOC Cop
• iParadigms Turnitin
• Image scanning software

Salary & Compensation

Technical Education High School Teachers earn between approximately $41,250 and $91,190 per year. Highest salaries are found in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and California.