Description
Teach vocational subjects and employability skills to secondary school students through hands-on, industry-aligned instruction, emphasizing safety, career pathways, work-based learning, and preparation for industry-recognized credentials.
- • Prepare shop, lab, and classroom materials, tools, and equipment for daily activities.
- • Maintain accurate student records, certifications, and work-based learning documentation per policy.
- • Instruct individuals and groups using demonstrations, simulations, projects, and discussions.
- • Establish and enforce classroom, shop, and lab safety rules and procedures.
- • Observe and assess students’ skills, behavior, and employability traits.
- • Teach and monitor proper use, care, and storage of tools, machines, and materials to prevent injury and damage.
- • Plan balanced lessons combining theory, demonstration, and supervised practice.
- • Prepare, administer, and grade assessments, projects, and performance tasks.
- • Enforce school and program policies and codes of conduct.
- • Assign and evaluate classwork, homework, and shop tasks.
- • Teach occupation-specific knowledge and skills using a sequenced curriculum and authentic tasks.
- • Set clear objectives and performance criteria for lessons, units, and projects.
- • Integrate computers, simulators, and audio-visual aids to enhance instruction.
- • Plan, coordinate, and supervise internships, co-op, and other work-based learning experiences.
- • Promote persistence, problem-solving, and career exploration for future coursework and training.
- • Communicate with parents/guardians, counselors, and administrators regarding progress and behavior.
- • Develop course syllabi and pacing guides aligned with state standards and industry expectations.
- • Advise students on academic, career, and credential pathways.
- • Select, purchase, inventory, maintain, and secure program tools, equipment, and supplies.
- • Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and instructional best practices.
- • Collaborate with special educators and support staff to meet individual learning needs.
- • Provide remediation, tutoring, or differentiated support for students requiring extra help.
- • Prepare required reports on student progress, safety, equipment, and program activities.
- • Conduct conferences with families to review progress and plan supports.
- • Organize class projects, industry visits, guest speakers, and skills demonstrations.
- • Attend professional development, industry training, and educator workshops.
- • Sponsor or advise career and technical student organizations and competitions.
- • Collaborate with faculty and administrators to develop and improve CTE programs of study.
- • Assist students with job search skills and placements or referrals to placement services.
- • Coordinate lesson schedules with colleagues to align cross-curricular learning.
- • Participate in staff meetings, committees, and program advisory councils.
- • Perform supervisory and administrative duties as assigned, including lab oversight and inventory controls.
- • Provide accommodations, adaptive tools, and accessible facilities for students with disabilities.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
