<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>Position Overview:</p> <p>Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is seeking a dedicated and skilled Vocational Teacher to provide hands-on career and technical education to students in a structured, supportive environment. This role focuses on equipping students with practical skills, workplace readiness, and personal responsibility to help them succeed in future employment or continued training.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Deliver engaging, competency-based instruction in assigned vocational area (e.g., carpentry, automotive, culinary, welding, or similar fields) </li><li>Develop lesson plans aligned with state standards and workforce readiness goals </li><li>Provide hands-on training while maintaining a safe and organized learning environment </li><li>Assess student progress and adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs </li><li>Incorporate employability skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving </li><li>Maintain equipment, tools, and inventory related to the vocational program </li><li>Collaborate with academic staff, counselors, and administration to support student success </li><li>Model professionalism, accountability, and positive behavior </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred </li><li>Valid teaching certification in Career and Technical Education (CTE) or ability to obtain certification </li><li>Demonstrated experience in a skilled trade or vocational field </li><li>Strong classroom management and interpersonal skills </li><li>Experience working with at-risk or alternative education students preferred </li><li>Commitment to student development and career readiness </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary based on experience and credentials </li><li>State benefits package (health, retirement, leave) </li><li>Professional development opportunities </li><li>Supportive and mission-driven work environment </li></ul>