Teacher CTE (Career Launchpad) Coach

Reports to:Principal of assigned High School

Duty Days:187

Wage/Hour Status:Exempt

Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience -

Teacher Hiring Schedule)

Date Revised: 06-23

You just might be the person we are looking for if you have:

Bachelors degree with a valid Texas teachers certificate in an approved CTE field.

Hold or be able to attain a Certification in Diversified Career Preparation. (Available through several CTE course avenues.)

Fulfill all state requirements for the Career Preparation program.

The mission of this role:

Provide students with opportunities for obtaining experience and developing skills related to anticipated careers through on-the-job training at businesses and industries working in cooperation with career and technical education programs in the addition to skill development considerable emphasis is placed on the development of good work habits responsibility character and leadership.

The primary reason for the existence of the various career preparation programs is forcareer preparation not just providing part-time jobs.

What success looks like for this role:

• Coordinate and teach Career Preparation Program.
• Develop training partnerships with business and industry.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of programs and projects as required by law District policy or administrative regulations.
• Integrate academic skills and critical thinking skills for a complete understanding of the functions of business and the implications for personal life skills.
• Interact effectively with students to promote positive attitudes toward programs.
• Encourage student participation and involvement in organized youth leadership development activities and organizations.
• Exhibit and encourage high professional and ethical standards.
• Maintain a positive image of CTE Career Programs with community business and industry.
• Work with CTE Program and Curriculum Specialists to revise and refine curriculum for the Career Preparation Program.
• Attend Career Preparation Program meetings as needed.

Potential leadership opportunities in this role:

• Approval of all student training stations.
  • The teacher shall visit the training stations at least one time every six weeks to discuss students progress and plan school related activities to aid in skill development related to training station duties.
  • Coordinate with employers the evaluation of students progress.
• Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy

Why work for Katy ISD

• Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency
• Forbes rating one of the best employers in the state of Texas
• Niche rating top school district in the Houston area
• World-class professional development and training opportunities to grow our network of confident and innovative teachers
• Inclusive work environment where collaboration and teamwork are embedded in the culture and diversity is highly valued
• Competitive pay for teachers
• Advanced degree stipend for Masters or Doctorate degree
• Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching fine arts bilingual and some special education positions
• Teacher Incentive Allotment provides additional pay for Recognized Exemplary and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions
• Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and EAP for mental healthcare
• Positive work-life balance

Workplace operational environment to include:

Physical demands/environment factors:

1. May require standing for long periods of time.
2. Frequent stooping bending pulling and pushing.
3. Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom equipment.
4. Maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

IC