Career & Technical (CTE) Teacher Aviation

Posting Type: Refilling due to vacancy

SUMMARY

Prepares students for post-secondary education technical certification and direct entry into the workforce. This role blends classroom instruction with hands-on technical skill application industry-aligned curriculum and real-world project development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Teach industry-aligned CTE courses according to state standards and local educational goals.
• Develop hands-on lab activities technical projects and workplace-simulated learning experiences.
• Integrate employability skills (work ethic communication teamwork problem-solving and professional etiquette) into daily instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning styles including students with IEP/504 plans and English language learners.
• Establish and enforce strict safety standards protocols and equipment operating procedures.
• Manage maintain and inventory lab equipment tools software and instructional materials.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and maintain necessary safety records and certifications (e.g. OSHA compliance where applicable).
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Bachelors degree in the discipline education or a related field
• Minimum 25 years of verifiable relevant full-time work experience in the trade field or industry being taught.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education training and/or experience as approved.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Aviation or related fields OR equivalent professional flight hours and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Valid Arizona State Career & Technical K-12 Certificate in one of the following areas:Agriculture Business and Marketing Education and Training Family and Consumer Sciences Health Careers and Industrial and Emerging Technologies.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of current industry trends equipment technologies and workforce demands.
• Demonstrated ability to manage classroom behavior and lab safety effectively.
• Proficiency in incorporating educational technology and industry-standard tools into instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with community partners local businesses and post-secondary institutions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to listen and obtain clarification. Requires the ability to record and deliver information explain procedures to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read analyze and interpret a variety of correspondence reports forms safety rules operating and maintenance instructions procedure manuals technical procedures and government regulations. Ability to prepare correspondence reports forms evaluations and policies; and to respond to common inquiries or complaints using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences including employees students parents community members Governing Board and the general public.

ETHICS JUDGMENT PROFESSIONALISM

Upholds and models the Vail District ACT Statement and Guiding Principles. Treats others with respect and dignity. Upholds organizational mission vision and values. Demonstrates willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process. Make timely decisions. Approaches others in a respectful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Accepts responsibility for their own actions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages rates ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to draw and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully developing alternate solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason when dealing with emotional topics and situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Will include working outside in all types of weather including direct summer sun. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.