Teacher - Secondary - Electricity

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 71,560 - 108,672; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking a Trade and Industrial Education teacher to join their team for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves teaching essential skills in electricity and collaborating with industry partners.

Candidates should possess a Virginia teaching license, knowledge of electrical practices, and effective communication skills. This position also includes curriculum development and assessing student progress, while ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Trade and Industrial Education.
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals and assess students' learning.
• Prior experience teaching career and technical education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches content in trade and industrial education for Electricity.
• Develops curriculum that aligns with VDOE standards.
• Assesses student learning and meets diverse needs.

Skills

Knowledge of current residential and industrial electrical practices

Effective communication skills

Decision-making and problem analysis

Education

Virginia teaching license with endorsement in Trade and Industrial Education

Industry credential in Electricity

Job description

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top‑notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us.

General Description

This is for the 2026-27 school year. Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by CCPS, for the discipline of trade and industrial education (Electricity - VDOE 8533, 8534, 8535). Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens. Performs in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of trade and industrial education curriculum and the aligned career credential.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches content information and skills in the following areas: Practicing safety in the workplace, using tools and materials, solving mathematical problems related to electricity, applying basic electrical theory, navigating the National Electrical Code (NEC) book, selecting and installing conductors, identifying and installing conduit and raceways, examining lighting, communication, and power systems, identifying and installing panel boards and switchboards, identifying and installing grounding systems, interpreting blueprints and specifications, installing and maintaining motors and drives, motor controls and programmable logic controllers, describing generators and power supplies, installing transformers, career basics for the electricity field, examining all aspects of the electrical industry.
• Collaborates with representatives of local construction companies, electrical contractors, material suppliers, and county building inspectors in the facilitation of a program advisory committee and in support of construction projects both on and off campus.
• Develops and provides curriculum and instruction that aligns with the VDOE trade and industrial education program and the aligned career credential.
• Works collaboratively in a technical center setting to develop work‑based learning opportunities for students to meet the VDOE high quality work‑based learning expectations.
• Collaborates with outside agencies to develop work‑based learning opportunities for students to meet the VDOE high quality work‑based learning expectations.
• Provides summer instruction/enrichment, CAMP EPIC instruction, and work‑based learning supervision.
• Meets all career and technical education implementation requirements associated with the Carl D. Perkins Act implementation.
• Meets and instructs the student(s) in the locations and at the time designated.
• Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrates mastery of content area.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Supervises students in non‑classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).
• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.
• Attends and participates in faculty and department meetings.
• Communicates regularly with parents.
• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Performs other duties as required.

Budgetary Responsibility

N/A

Report Preparation

Maintains work‑based learning logs, grading and reporting of students mastery.

Equipment Operation

Uses standard office equipment and equipment related to education and industry specific equipment.

Contacts

Contacts with all levels of CCPS personnel, various outside agencies, students, and parents.

Physical Demands

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting up to 50 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required.

Work Environment

Duties performed typically in school settings to include classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. The noise level is quiet to moderate.

Qualifications

Knowledge of current residential and industrial electrical practices, tools, equipment, and techniques. Knowledge of local building and fire codes. Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Requires general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals, to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision‑making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

Additional Job Requirements

Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in the applicable subject area of Trade and Industrial Education (Electricity) with an associated industry credential. Must maintain First Aid, CPR & AED certification. Prior experience teaching career and technical education is preferred.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$71,560.61 - $108,672.64

Hours Per Day

8

Days Per Year

260

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full‑time and part‑time employee status.

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all‑inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.