POSITION:   Pre-Engineering Teacher – Worcester Technical High School

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level of the students.
• Implements established curriculum.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that support curriculum objectives.
• Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and maintains accurate records.
• Participates in ongoing professional development.
• Responsible for maintaining current licensure, certification, or registration regulations administered by professional organizations or legally constituted authorities in the state in the career area to be taught.
• Teach 3-4 course preparations. Courses include: computer science, engineering, and physics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred degree in an engineering field, computer science, or physics.
• Preferred employment experience in engineering.
• Preferred experience working with high-school-aged students.
• Possess leadership and personal qualities necessary to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Must hold a valid Maryland teacher certificate/license in the related field.
• Must be willing to attend paid residential summer professional development.
• Preferred Project Lead the Way Pre-Engineering experience or attend Project Lead the Way summer professional learning/training.

DUTY YEAR AND SALARY:

This is a 10-month position.  Salary is based on the appropriate teachers' scale and engineering employment experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Each candidate meeting the employment qualifications for the Pre-Engineering Teacher position must submit a completed online application available from our website at www.worcesterk12.org.
• Please upload a letter of interest that addresses the essential functions of the position along with a résumé.
• Applications received by the vacancy announcement deadline will be prescreened.
• The selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the online application, please contact Debbie Powell at 410-632-5120 or email us at wcpshr@worcesterk12.org.

If accommodations are needed for the interview, they will be provided with an advance request.

Position will remain open until filled.

The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Supervisor of Human Resources, Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, 410-632-5000.