College and Career Connections Teacher

Job Posting Name

COLLEGE AND CAREER CONNECTIONS

Job Description

ABOUT US

At Columbus City Schools, we strive to make sure each student is highly-educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community - but we can't do it without you!

As an award-winning school district in the award-winning city of Columbus, Ohio, we are proud of the work our more than 9,000 employees (including teachers, coaches, and administrators) do every day to change the lives of our students. With more than 47,000 students located in over 100 different schools around the city of Columbus, we know there's a teaching position that's right for you.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provides quality standards-based instruction in the area of College and Career Awareness, Exploration and Advising; assesses and encourages student progress, manages an effective learning environment to maximize student achievement and follows the Perkins Assurances of a CTE quality program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

●    Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

●    Facilitates/coordinates a rigorous College and Career Exploration curriculum with career-related instruction; assesses and provides for differentiation to assure student progress while managing the learning environment.

●    Complies with state and system level regulations and policies; including the rules of the Professional Standards Commission Code of Ethics for Educators.

●    Provides opportunities for students to earn industry credentials that lead to high wage, in-demand careers

●    Participates and integrates Career Tech Student Organization (CTSO) framework into curriculum

●    Manages and maintains program’s assigned equipment, software, and supplies.

●    Participates in CTE Advisory Boards to share resources and to ensure the curriculum and work-based learning experiences are aligned to professional standards

●    Supports all building wide initiatives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Ohio CTE Teaching Certificate OR any Valid Ohio Teaching Certification to Teach Grade 9 general education AND ODEW Middle School Validation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

●    Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collegial, cooperative relations with students, parents, teachers, counselors, building and central office administrators and other personnel, as well as community, business and other partners

●    Strong written and oral communication skills and excellent technological skills

●    Availability to facilitate, present and/or attend school, district and community events

●    Proven indication of being a highly flexible and adaptable staff member; adept at multitasking an thriving in a fast-paced environment while coordinating numerous time-sensitive projects

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as individual absolute standards, but considered holistically with other position-related criteria.

Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.