Middle School (Grades 6-8) CTE Teacher

*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.