CTE Career Exploration Instructor

Thompson Middle School; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Middle School in Newport, RI seeks a CTE Career Exploration Instructor to develop student awareness of modern career paths and essential work skills. The role emphasizes hands-on projects, safe work habits, and continued education values.

The candidate will teach entry-level occupational skills, manage labs, and coordinate with the district technology team. A RI CTE certification or related credentials are required or strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for RI CTE certification in Computer Technology and/or Electronic Technology.
• Secondary Math or Science RI certification may be considered with field experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and carries out group and individualized instruction providing entry-level occupational skills for careers within the modern work force.
• Establishes a student-centered classroom with current progress reports for all students.
• Troubleshoots a wide variety of technical issues within the classroom; including hardware and software.
• Develops and maintains an inventory control system for training equipment and supplies; maintains stock and reorders as necessary.
• Works with the District Technology Department to develop preventive maintenance schedules and equipment replacement.
• Plans and supervises the work of students in the lab and classroom; tests and documents achievement.
• Maintains an auditable record of student attendance and daily reports of absences.
• Maintains curriculum annually to current Information and CTE RI standards.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

HTML

CSS

Programming basics

Education

RI CTE Certification in Computer Technology/Electronic Technology

RI Certification in Secondary Math or Science

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5870641
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: CTE Career Exploration Instructor

LOCATION: Thompson Middle School

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Assistant Principal of Thompson Middle School

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026/2027

JOB DESCRIPTION: To develop in each student an awareness and understanding coupled with the basic skills and knowledge applicable to exploration of careers within the modern work force and to instill in each student safe working habits, the importance of continuation of their education and the assets of reliability, competence, loyalty, and dependability.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

• Hold or be currently eligible for a valid RI Career and Technical Education in

Computer Technology, and/or Electronic Technology. Candidates who do not currently hold a RI CTE certification, Secondary Math or Science RI certification may be considered along with experience in the field.

• Be a skilled and proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite, be fluent in HTML and CSS, be familiar with the basics of computer architecture, have fundamental to intermediate programming skills, be prepared to teach curriculum in line with the position and be willing to continue to learn, as the field is continuously changing.
• The ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning is critical to this position;
• Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, school-level involvement and/or professional activities, and the interview process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To develop in each student an awareness and understanding coupled with the basic skills and knowledge applicable to the modern workforce—to include critical thinking, collaboration, and project management—through hands‑on projects.
• Develops and carries out group and individualized instruction which will provide students with entry‑level occupational skills for careers within the modern work force
• Establishes a student‑centered classroom/work environment and maintains current

progress reports for all students;

• Troubleshoot a wide variety of technical issues within the classroom; including

hardware and software.

• Develops and maintains an inventory control system for all training equipment and

supplies, such as toner, bulbs, software, textbooks, etc. Maintains stock control and

reorders supplies as necessary;

• Works with the District Technology Department to develop a regular preventive

maintenances schedule, including equipment replacement when necessary;

• Plans and supervises the work of students in the lab and classroom;
• Tests, evaluates and documents the achievement of students.
• Maintains an auditable record of student attendance and makes daily reports

of students absent each period;

• Maintains and updates the curriculum annually to current Information and CTE RI standards
• Maintains standards of student conduct needed to provide an orderly, safe, and

productive environment in an active classroom.

• Provide students with the opportunity to learn about various computer peripherals

and software applications.

• Maintains contact with the Information Technology instructor at Rogers High School

to keep informed of new innovations and job requirements..

• Participates in advisory committees, faculty committees, students’ activities, and

organizations that enhance career and technical education;

• Implements career and technical academic integration in all curriculum areas;
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Principal and or Assistant Principal of Thompson Middle School

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month position; appropriate salary/benefits in accordance with the Teachers’ Contract. Evaluation in accordance with the process as established by the Rhode Island Department of Education for certified educators.

Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.

Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Central Office
• Newport, Rhode Island 02840
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]