Description
Teach secondary students technology, engineering, and design through project-based instruction in areas such as CAD, coding, robotics, electronics, and fabrication; maintain a safe lab environment, align with standards, and prepare learners for further study and technology careers.
- • Prepare materials and the lab/makerspace for hands-on technology activities.
- • Maintain accurate and complete student records per laws, district policy, and program requirements.
- • Instruct students individually and in groups using lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and projects.
- • Establish and enforce safety rules, shop procedures, and classroom norms.
- • Observe and evaluate students’ technical skills, behavior, collaboration, and growth.
- • Teach and monitor safe use and care of tools, machines, computers, and lab materials.
- • Plan a balanced program of design challenges, demonstrations, and build time to promote inquiry.
- • Prepare, administer, and grade assessments, rubrics, and performance tasks.
- • Enforce school and district policies and rules governing students.
- • Assign and grade classwork, design journals, and homework.
- • Teach knowledge and skills in technology and engineering, including CAD, coding, electronics, and fabrication.
- • Set clear objectives and success criteria for lessons, units, and projects, and communicate them to students.
- • Use computers, microcontrollers, software, and multimedia to enhance instruction.
- • Plan and supervise work-based learning, mentorships, or lab placements with community and industry partners.
- • Encourage persistence, creativity, and technical literacy to prepare students for advanced coursework.
- • Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to address student needs.
- • Develop course outlines and project sequences aligned to state standards and industry frameworks.
- • Guide and advise students on STEM pathways, certifications, and special interests.
- • Select, purchase, inventory, and securely store lab equipment, consumables, and digital resources.
- • Stay current with emerging technologies, instructional trends, and safety standards.
- • Collaborate with specialists to support individual learning needs and accommodations.
- • Provide remediation, tutoring, and enrichment as needed.
- • Prepare reports on student achievement, safety incidents, equipment usage, and program activities.
- • Meet with families to review student progress, portfolios, and resource needs.
- • Plan and supervise projects, field trips to tech firms or makerspaces, guest speakers, and competitions.
- • Attend professional development, conferences, and trainings to improve technical and teaching skills.
- • Sponsor technology-related extracurriculars such as robotics, coding clubs, or engineering competitions.
- • Collaborate with math, science, and CTE staff to develop interdisciplinary STEM curricula.
- • Support student placement in internships, apprenticeships, or career services referrals.
- • Coordinate with colleagues to schedule lab use, safety training, and project timelines.
- • Attend staff meetings and serve on school or district committees as required.
- • Perform assigned supervisory duties such as lab coverage, hallway or cafeteria monitoring, and event support.
- • Provide students with disabilities appropriate assistive technology, adaptive tools, and access to lab facilities.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
