CTE Teacher: Agriculture, Industrial & Construction Trades

Illinois Education Job Bank; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a full-time CTE Teacher for a 600-student middle school in Highland. The role focuses on Agriculture, Industrial, and Construction Trades, teaching 7th and 8th grade students in 9-week quarterly blocks.

The teacher will develop hands-on lessons, manage inventories and equipment, and collaborate with staff to foster a strong vocational program. Strong communication and classroom management are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with CTE endorsement grades 6-12 preferred, or the ability to apply for a short-term approval in these areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, and materials focusing on hands-on activities covering industrial trades, construction trades, and agriculture to support curriculum development.
• Use research-based methods to develop engaging lessons that require higher-order thinking.
• Coordinate, maintain inventories, and keep records of materials and equipment for classroom and laboratory.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ensure students are exposed to potential career opportunities as they move on to high school.
• Accommodate students with varying skills, abilities, and challenges.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally; uphold high expectations for teaching and learning.
• Work cooperatively with staff to support a collaborative school culture.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with CTE endorsement (6-12)

Job description

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a full-time CTE Teacher for a 600-student middle school in Highland. The role focuses on Agriculture, Industrial, and Construction Trades, teaching 7th and 8th grade students in 9-week quarterly blocks.

The teacher will develop hands-on lessons, manage inventories and equipment, and collaborate with staff to foster a strong vocational program. Strong communication and classroom management are essential.