CTE Career Exploration Teacher - LRTC (Oak Hill)

Lewiston Public Schools; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 45,518 - 85,858; Full time

Job summary

Lewiston Public Schools seeks an experienced educator in CTE Trades: Carpentry, Welding, or Electrical. The position entails developing lesson plans, delivering instruction, and adapting materials to meet diverse student needs. Strong communication with parents and collaboration with district specialists are essential to support student progress and transition planning.

The role requires a valid teaching certificate and relevant CTE credentials. Successful candidates will coordinate with ed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher with teaching certification.
• CTE trades credentials in Carpentry, Welding, or Electrical.
• Clear ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedural material.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides instruction tailored to each student.
• Communicates regularly with parents through newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to create an effective learning environment.
• Plans and coordinates the work of ed. techs and volunteers.
• Assesses and reports on student progress and keeps records as requested.

Skills

Communications skills

Reading & writing

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

Associates degree or higher

CTE Trades: Carpentry/Welding/Electrical

Teaching Certificate

Job description

Summary

• Currently, all have both a carpentry component and a small-engine component. The second half is where it gets interesting. Two are doing culinary, four are doing some pre-engineering/manufacturing basics, we have one doing electrical, one doing plumbing, and one doing a medical component.
• All schools run 3 periods a day. If they are in block scheduling, the one school that runs a full schedule also runs six classes a day, but it's much shorter time periods. We run an average of 12 per class, but have some that are upwards of 15.
• We also run a CTE 2 class for those who really need this connection to school. One of the six sections is set up specifically for those students. Their projects and work are more in-depth, and they tend to do more work around their school. An example of this is building new picnic tables for an outdoor club that supports UMaine students, and they also redid the teachers' lounge after it was damaged due to a water leak.
• I am happy to schedule a visit whenever works best for you.
• All instructors are based out of a high school. UTC employs them. We pay for the renovation of the space, equipment, and supplies, and we provide a substitute if they are out. Supervision is shared between the LRTC Assistant Director and the high school principal. Our new special education coordinator supports instructors and students as they transition from middle school to UTC.

Salary: $45,518.26 - $85,857.57 (SY26/27)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other Duties May Be Assigned.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans working with the assistance of district specialists as appropriate.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Plans and coordinates the work of ed. techs. and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of student's work.
• Assesses and evaluates the accomplishments of students' academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records and provides progress reports as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises classroom and students and volunteers with assistance, advice and support from administration.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associates or higher. CTE Trades: Carpentry/Welding/Electrical. Valid Teaching Certificate.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Lewiston Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.