High School CTE Woodshop Teacher

Siletz Valley School S; Siletz (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Siletz Valley School S in Oregon seeks a High School CTE Woodshop Teacher to lead woodworking and carpentry, emphasizing safety and hands-on learning. Experience with standards-aligned instruction is essential for preparing students for skilled trades.

The role involves developing lessons, assessing progress, coordinating with CTE coordinators, and ensuring OSHA compliance in a well-equipped shop environment. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Valid Oregon Teaching License with CTE endorsement in woodworking, carpentry, or a related trade.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals and communicate with students and parents.
• Mathematical Skills: Able to apply measurement and geometry to practical construction tasks.
• Reasoning Ability: Solve shop-related problems and interpret instructions in blueprint form.
• Safety Knowledge: Knowledge of OSHA regulations in an educational shop.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Oregon Teaching License or eligibility for alternative licensure; Valid Oregon driver’s license.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with students, staff, and the community; maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements engaging lesson plans aligned with Oregon standards for woodworking and carpentry.
• Maintains a safe, organized shop environment conducive to hands-on learning.
• Assesses student progress through evaluations, projects, and skill demonstrations.
• Collaborates with educators and administration to enhance curriculum and share best practices.
• Ensures all shop activities comply with OSHA regulations and district safety standards.
• Stays current on industry trends to provide up-to-date instruction.
• Manages classroom materials and equipment inventory; coordinates repairs as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA safety knowledge

Communication with students/parents

Classroom management

Education

Valid Oregon Teaching License with CTE endorsement in woodworking or carpentry

Valid Oregon driver’s license

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

High School CTE Woodshop Teacher

Job Description

SILETZ VALLEY SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: High School CTE Woodshop Teacher

JOB TYPE: Licensed / Full-Time REVISED: June 18, 2026

REPORTS TO: Principal, Siletz Valley School PAY SCALE: SVS Licensed Salary Schedule

PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is to provide students with a high-quality educational experience in woodworking and carpentry. The CTE Woodshop Teacher develops and delivers practical, standards-aligned instruction that prepares students for careers in the skilled trades while maintaining a safe learning environment in compliance with OSHA regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are examples of duties. However, any one position may not cover all duties listed; examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform; and other duties may be assigned.

• Develops and implements engaging lesson plans aligned with Oregon educational standards that meet the practical and academic needs of students in woodworking, construction and carpentry.
• Maintains a safe, organized, and well-equipped classroom and shop environment conducive to hands-on learning.
• Assesses student progress through regular evaluations, projects, and skill demonstrations; provides timely and constructive feedback.
• Collaborates with other educators, CTE coordinators, and administration to enhance curriculum and share best practices.
• Ensures all shop activities and equipment usage comply with OSHA regulations and district safety standards.
• Stays current on industry trends, advancements, and best practices in woodworking, construction, and carpentry to provide relevant, up-to-date instruction.
• Manages classroom materials, tools, and equipment inventory; coordinates repair or replacement as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Performs duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students, and the public in Siletz Valley School.
• Observes laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students, and the public; works collaboratively as a team member.
• Carries out work responsibilities effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
• Respects confidential information and the privacy of students, staff, and parents.
• Develops job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Meets applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.
• Attends work regularly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 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: Valid Oregon Teaching License with CTE endorsement in woodworking, carpentry, or a related trade; or a combination of education and industry experience sufficient to obtain an alternative authorization. Demonstrated hands-on knowledge of carpentry and woodworking techniques, tools, and materials.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write lesson plans, reports, and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with students of varying skill levels, parents, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply measurement, geometry, and mathematical reasoning in practical construction and woodworking contexts. Ability to instruct students in job-site math applications.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems, troubleshoot shop-related challenges, and deal with a variety of situations in a classroom and shop environment. Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or blueprint form.
• Safety Knowledge: Thorough familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety standards as applied in an educational shop setting. Ability to enforce safe practices and maintain a culture of safety at all times.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Oregon Teaching License or eligibility for alternative licensure. Valid Oregon driver’s license. Other certificates as determined by SVS.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with students, staff, and the community. Ability to maintain a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages student participation. Focuses on student growth; maintains confidentiality; listens effectively; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to talk, hear, and listen in classroom and shop environments, including over equipment noise.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl to demonstrate techniques and supervise shop work.
• Required to use hands, fingers, and arms to handle, operate, and demonstrate woodworking tools and equipment.
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision for safe supervision of shop activities.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Siletz Valley School may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job description, or the job itself, at any time it deems advisable.