Teacher, CTE Technology Education (26-27)

PowerSchool; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Palisades High School in Charlotte, NC, seeks an instructional professional to lead digital manufacturing and design in the FabLab. You will design and implement lesson plans, supervise students, and ensure safety and proper use of lab equipment in a dynamic learning environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, maintaining records, and promoting critical thinking and hands-on fabrication experiences for students at Palisades High School.

Qualifications

• Experience developing trade and industry-related lesson plans.
• Ability to design and implement FabLab prototyping projects.
• Ability to monitor student outcomes and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans related to digital manufacturing and design.
• Works with students in the fabrication laboratory to design prototype models.
• Teaches software, machines, and safety procedures; assists in fabrication and design phases.
• Performs maintenance of lab machines and manages inventory of materials.
• Applies classroom management techniques for an effective climate.
• Promotes critical and creative thinking and ensures safety procedures are followed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab supervision

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Classroom management

Safety procedures

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FabLab equipment

Job description

Palisades High School

P.O. Box 30035

Charlotte , NC 28230

Instructional

Job Number 4600325342

Start Date

Open Date 09/25/2026

Closing Date 11/20/2026

Summary: Provides leadership in an educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students; provides supervision to students in a variety of school related settings; monitors and evaluates student outcomes; develops, selects or modifies lessons plans to ensure all student needs are met; maintains appropriate records and follows all policies and procedures of NCDPI and CMS.

• Develops lesson plans related to trade and industry digital manufacturing and design.
• Works directly with students in the fabrication laboratory (FabLab) to design and develop prototype models.
• Teaches students how to use the software, the machines, and to follow safety procedures, as well as assisting in the fabrication and design phases of their projects.
• Provides normal maintenance of the lab machines and insures that inventory of materials and parts is up to date and available.
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative and innovative thinking capabilities of students.
• Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of emerging trends, resources and technology related to trade and industry digital manufacturing and design.
• Knowledge of computer generated technology and electronics.
• Knowledge of Common Core and NC Essential Standards.
• Knowledge of CMS Strategic Plan.
• Knowledge of General Statute 115C of the NC State Law concerning Public Education.
• Knowledge of CMS policies, rules and regulations.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, prioritize projects, plan starting and ending deadlines, and successfully bring closure to projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and desire to seek and pass on knowledge to others in an educational/learning environment.
• Proficiency in common desktop applications (web browsing, word processing, image editing etc.) required.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and the community.
• Ability to work confidentially and with discretion.

# of Jobs 1.00

Teacher Scale Y

Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors

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