Forrest Center Professional & Technical Education Teacher

Dr James A Forrest Career & Technology Center; Leonardtown (MD); Presencial; USD 54.570 - 133.101; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A local educational institution in Leonardtown, Maryland, is seeking a Professional & Technical Education Teacher for a full-time role. The position requires delivering effective instruction to ensure high student achievement, with responsibilities including evaluating student experiences and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have relevant education credentials and a minimum of three years of occupational experience. The salary ranges from $54,570 to $133,101 annually, depending on qualifications.

Formación

• Three years of occupational experience required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in interactions.
• Willingness to complete professional education coursework.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver instructional programs effectively to meet student achievement.
• Evaluate student learning experiences and provide guidance.
• Maintain accurate student records.

Conocimientos

Professional relationship building

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Independent working

Educación

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in the area to be taught

Completion of a Maryland or out-of-state licensure program

Descripción del empleo

Forrest Center Professional & Technical Education Teacher

St. Mary's County Public Schools Dr James A Forrest Career & Technology Center – Leonardtown, Maryland

Job ID: 5407203

Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re‑Posted: Oct 16, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

Application dates: October 16, 2025 to October 15, 2026

St. Mary's County Public Schools has recently adopted a Teacher Candidate Assessment. Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete the Teacher Candidate Assessment as part of your application package.

FORREST CENTER PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Nature of Work

This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure the highest levels of student achievement. This position requires specific knowledge and skills related to a Professional or Technical program. Programs offered at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center include:

• Academy of Health Professions (Registered Nurse License required)
• Automotive Repair & Refinishing
• Automotive Technology
• Career, Research & Development
• Carpentry
• Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE)
• Computer‑Aided Drafting (Certified SolidWorks Associate & Autodesk Certified User credential preferred)
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• Dental Assisting (Dental Assistant License required)
• Diesel Technology
• Electrical Wiring
• Engineering
• Graphic Communications
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Individualized Products and Services Technology (IPS) (Special Education MSDE certification required)
• Information Technology Networking Academy
• Natural Resources Management
• Production Engineering
• Teacher Academy of Maryland (MSDE Certification required)
• Television/Video Production
• Welding

Essential Functions

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co‑workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents and the community in a timely manner
• Possess excellent time‑management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast‑paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools
• Ability to direct and evaluate student learning experiences
• Ability to provide guidance to students to promote education development and welfare
• Ability to plan and coordinate the instructional program in accordance with current curricula

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in co‑curricular activities
• Maintain accurate student records
• Assist students with learning activities
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Cooperate with students and staff
• Maintain open lines of communication with students, staff, parents/guardians, community members and the advisory committee
• Maintain current lesson plans
• Must be able to master and demonstrate necessary knowledge and skills to meet the changing needs of the industry
• Must develop and/or maintain a Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) which will assist in charting a curriculum that produces marketable entry‑level students
• Coordinate the operation and maintenance of equipment vital to the instructional program
• Anticipate the needs of this course in order to maintain the day‑to‑day operation with a budget
• Review software and textbooks and other teaching materials in order to make informed decisions for classes
• Develop pre‑tests, semester tests and post‑tests and other teaching markers to incorporate into Student Learning Objectives (SLO)
• Incorporate industry‑standard certification into courses and in conjunction with SkillsUSA certification
• Keep the Teacher Access Center (TAC) up to date to facilitate student and parent access to the status of their grades
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

One of the following pathways:

• Occupational Experience
  • Three (3) years of occupational experience
• The applicant may substitute the following for one (1) year of occupational experience:
  • Department‑accepted, current industry‑recognized credential*
  • Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in the area to be taught
• Willing to complete twelve (12) credits of professional education coursework from an institution of higher education or through Department‑approved continuing professional development credits
• Educator Preparation Program
  • Completion of a Maryland or out‑of‑state program approved to lead to professional and technical education licensure
• Professional License/Certificate in a Professional and Technical Education Area
  • Valid or expired license/certificate from Maryland, another state, or foreign country
  • Valid National Board Certificate in Career and Technical Education

* Department‑accepted, current industry‑recognized credentials can be found in the Maryland CTE Blue Book

Term of Employment

Full‑time ten‑month position

Salary Grade Range

The salary for this exempt position will be based on the EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten‑month employees.

Negotiating Unit Eligibility

EASMC

Position Type

Full‑time

Salary

$54,570 to $133,101 Per Year

Job Categories

• Career and Technical Education > Automotive Body Repair
• Career and Technical Education > Automotive Mechanics
• Career and Technical Education > Aviation Technology
• Career and Technical Education > Carpentry
• Career and Technical Education > Computer Science
• Career and Technical Education > Culinary Arts
• Career and Technical Education > Dental Assisting
• Career and Technical Education > Drafting
• Career and Technical Education > Emergency Medical
• Career and Technical Education > Hospitality & Tourism
• Career and Technical Education > Law Enforcement
• Career and Technical Education > Marketing Education
• Career and Technical Education > Residential Wiring
• Career and Technical Education > Welding & Cutting

Job Requirements

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re‑advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.