Duties
CTE Teachers are responsible to:
- Provide rigorous and relevant instruction on pre-approved hands-on curriculum in the content area and general workplace readiness.
- Integrate soft-skill instruction into competency-based content area activities.
- Support students in industry relevant competitions, industry ex[ploration activities, professional organizations and postsecondary initiatives.
- Show evidence of project-based learning (e.g., competitions, capstone events, etc.)
- Collaborate with core content teachers on common course planning, integration alignment.
- Collaborate with school-based staff (colleger and career coach, counselor, etc.) and CTE Partnership Development Liaisons and Program Coordinators to identify and recommend work-ready students.
- Attend all relevant professional development set by the Department College and Career Preparation in order to provide the best educational experience possible for students. Examples include:
- Quarterly industry-focused PD sessions
- Industry advisory council meetings
- Instructional PD sessions
- Summer Institute sessions
- New teacher supports (e.g., New Teacher Centert PD, CTE teacher coaching)
- Maintain and update industry certifications as required by Illinois State Board of Education and Chicago Public Schools.
- Attend CTE professional development sessions if working under an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Educator License with Stipulations/Career and Technical Education (ELS(CTE)) or a newly hired teacher.
Additional Notes
Purpose:
To set ambitious goals to ensure that every child has access to a world-class learning experience, resulting in graduation from high school, college and career-ready.
Description:
This is a teaching position in Automotive Technology which is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The Automotive Technology program is a series of prescribed courses for grades 6-8 that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the automotive industry. Automotive Technology delivers industry-based instruction that develops student competencies leading to postsecondary education and employment related to the automotive service industry. Students learn skills based on the nationally recognized Automotive Service Education (ASE) program certification standards. Coursework focuses on the following four National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) areas: (1) Steering and Suspension; (2) Brakes; (3) Electrical/Electronic Systems; and (4) Engine Performance. Students may be eligible to earn certifications in these areas and obtain internships in many of the areas of the automotive service industry.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Applicants must apply online at www.phsd144.net and upload your letter of application with resume, high school diploma (GED) or current transcripts (awarded degree), valid Illinois license, certifications, endorsements and three (3) letters of recommendation. Internal applicants must complete transfer at the same site. Questions should be directed to Human Resources, Administration Center, 3015 W. 163rd Street, Markham, IL 60428. Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 conducts pre-employment drug tests and background checks.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.applitrack.com/phsd144/OnlineApp/default.aspx