CTE Career Explorer & Tech Skills 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

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.