Position: Full-time CTE Trades and Manufacturing Teacher
Reports to: Director of Educational Services/Principal
Summary:
Walsh Academy is seeking a passionate and skilled CTE Teacher to lead hands-on instruction in a designated skilled trade such as Carpentry & Woodworking Silkscreen Culinary Arts or Electrical/HVAC/Welding. The ideal candidate will combine their industry expertise with a trauma-informed teaching approach to support diverse learners with special educational and emotional needs. This position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver a curriculum that integrates academic social-emotional and career-technical learning.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement hands-on curriculum that aligns with Illinois CTE Model Curriculum Standards and industry-recognized certifications.
- Provide differentiated instruction and support for students with specific learning disabilities emotional challenges and other health impairments.
- Supervise students in a classroom and lab setting enforcing safety procedures and a positive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with the classrooms social worker and paraprofessional to address students social-emotional needs and ensure a cohesive learning approach.
- Integrate academic concepts and essential workplace soft skills into technical instruction.
- Support students participation in industry-relevant activities competitions and postsecondary initiatives.
- Collaborate with administration to organize and supervise work-based learning apprenticeships and internship opportunities for students.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and performance.
- Communicate effectively with students parents/guardians and team members regarding student development.
- Participate in school-wide meetings professional development and community relations efforts.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
- Hold or be eligible to obtain an ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with a CTE endorsement or an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS-CTE) in the relevant program area.
- Documented minimum of 2000 hours of experience in the specific CTE field.
- Prior experience working with special education or diverse student populations is preferred.
- Strong communication and collaborative skills.
- Strong verbal communication skills and a commitment to positive relationship building.
Position: Full-time CTE Trades and Manufacturing Teacher Reports to: Director of Educational Services/Principal Summary:Walsh Academy is seeking a passionate and skilled CTE Teacher to lead hands-on instruction in a designated skilled trade such as Carpentry & Woodworking Silkscreen Culinary Arts or...
Position: Full-time CTE Trades and Manufacturing Teacher
Reports to: Director of Educational Services/Principal
Summary:
Walsh Academy is seeking a passionate and skilled CTE Teacher to lead hands-on instruction in a designated skilled trade such as Carpentry & Woodworking Silkscreen Culinary Arts or Electrical/HVAC/Welding. The ideal candidate will combine their industry expertise with a trauma-informed teaching approach to support diverse learners with special educational and emotional needs. This position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver a curriculum that integrates academic social-emotional and career-technical learning.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement hands-on curriculum that aligns with Illinois CTE Model Curriculum Standards and industry-recognized certifications.
- Provide differentiated instruction and support for students with specific learning disabilities emotional challenges and other health impairments.
- Supervise students in a classroom and lab setting enforcing safety procedures and a positive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with the classrooms social worker and paraprofessional to address students social-emotional needs and ensure a cohesive learning approach.
- Integrate academic concepts and essential workplace soft skills into technical instruction.
- Support students participation in industry-relevant activities competitions and postsecondary initiatives.
- Collaborate with administration to organize and supervise work-based learning apprenticeships and internship opportunities for students.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and performance.
- Communicate effectively with students parents/guardians and team members regarding student development.
- Participate in school-wide meetings professional development and community relations efforts.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
- Hold or be eligible to obtain an ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with a CTE endorsement or an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS-CTE) in the relevant program area.
- Documented minimum of 2000 hours of experience in the specific CTE field.
- Prior experience working with special education or diverse student populations is preferred.
- Strong communication and collaborative skills.
- Strong verbal communication skills and a commitment to positive relationship building.
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