Teacher 2026-2027, CTE, Welding, High School (Fall Vacancies)

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas school district seeks an experienced teacher to provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in core academic subjects. This role requires a valid Texas career and technical education certificate and a commitment to fostering student growth. The ideal candidate will create lesson plans, manage classroom behavior, and conduct assessments of student achievement. This position offers a probationary/term contract for 193 days and is vital in ensuring the intellectual and emotional development of students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Valid Texas career and technical education certificate with required license.
• Demonstrated competency in related subject area.
• Technology/Industrial Arts certificates may apply.
• Trade and Industrial Ed approval for Grades 8-12.
• Vocational Trades and Industry approval required.
• AWS Certification preferred.
• Competency in the assigned CTE area demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional strategies that meet individual student needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement.
• Create a conducive learning environment.
• Collaborate with special education to modify curricula as needed.
• Work with staff to set instructional goals and methods.
• Supervise student field experiences in the career area.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents and community.
• Contribute to ongoing staff development and policy compliance.
• Attend meetings and participate in committees as required.
• Ensure a safe, organized classroom and protect students and materials.
• Direct assigned instructional aides if applicable.

Skills

Knowledge of career and technical education subject assigned

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational skills

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Organization & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or high school diploma/GED

Valid Texas career and technical education certificate

Agriculture certificate

Technology/Industrial Arts certificates

Trade and Industrial Ed approval

Vocational Trades approval

AWS Certification preferred

Demonstrated competency in CTE

Tools

Personal computer and peripherals

Job description

Primary Purpose

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or high school diploma/GED and equivalent wage-earning experience as required by certification


• Valid Texas career and technical education certificate with required license, endorsements, and training for subject and level assigned


• Any agriculture certificate


• Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate


• Trade and Industrial Education – Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval (http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5319)


• Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval


• AWS Certification preferred


• Demonstrated competency in the career and technical education subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of career and technical education subject assigned


• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction


• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior


• Ability to oversee student field experiences in career area assigned


• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Terms Of Employment

Probationary/Term Contract: 193 days

Salary

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.


• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.


• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.


• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).


• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.


• Assume responsibility for approved extracurricular activities or outside activities for which you are the sponsor


• Present a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.


• Manage student behavior in accordance with the district’s Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.


• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.


• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.


• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.


• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.


• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other

• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations related to the occupational area assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s), if assigned

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment


• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting


• Motion: Frequent walking


• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment


• Environment: Work inside, may work inside and outside; regular exposure to noise


• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

Application Information

Applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

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