Middle School (Grades 6-8) CTE Teacher

Location

Name of Facility: St. Cecilia Cathedral Grade School
Address
3869 Webster Street
Omaha, Nebraska
68131

Submitted By

Name: Julia Pick
Email: jpick@stcecilia.net

Description

Reports to: Principal

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

*Focus on Nebraska Career Readiness Standards which develop students’ employability skills identified as the most essential skills by our state and nationwide businesses and industries.

*CTE teacher will guide students through a career development process by which individuals get to know their strengths and interests; learn how different jobs connect with those interests; explore careers in current labor markets; and build career planning and management skills to achieve career goals.

*CTE in the middle grades adds relevance to students’ learning experiences by exposing them to real-world options and connecting academics to career and college possibilities. It equips students with needed transferable skills as they transition to high school and beyond, and serves as a key dropout prevention strategy mitigating challenges such as disengagement and lack of preparation.

*Ability to implement and modify approved curriculum for diverse learners.

*Demonstrate a desire to meaningfully integrate technology into the classroom.

*Employ a variety of teaching models to engage different learning styles and ability levels.

*Prepare motivating and stimulating lessons that reflect knowledge of the curriculum, instructional strategies, and student abilities.

*Encourage an inclusive classroom that accepts the different perspectives and backgrounds of the students and elicits a greater understanding of the world around them with a global perspective.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow, and improve as a teacher.

*Continues to update knowledge of content area(s) taught.

*Engages in goal setting and review process with assigned administrator.

*Attends and participates in departmental, faculty, and Archdiocesan meetings.

*Maintain a positive attitude and approach.

*Support colleagues in and out of the classroom.

*Represent the school in the larger community in a positive manner.

*Assist with projects and school-wide initiatives.

Education and Experience
1. Must be hold a certification in business, skilled and technical sciences, or school counselor endorsement

2. Start date is August 1, 2023.

3. Candidates must have excellent writing, interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work with independence in dealing with diverse elements of the academic environment.

4. Safe environment and background check.

Application Instructions

Please submit updated cover letter, resume, and three letters of references to:

Julia Pick, Principal
3869 Webster Street
Omaha, NE 68131
jpick@stcecilia.net