Forrest Center Professional & Technical Education Teacher

Application dates: October 16, 2025 to October 15, 2026St. Mary's County Public Schools has recently adopted a Teacher Candidate Assessment. Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete the Teacher Candidate Assessment as part of your application package.FORREST CENTER PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHERNATURE OF WORK:This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure the highest levels of student achievement. This position requires specific knowledge and skills related to a Professional or Technical program. Programs offered at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center include:Academy of Health Professions (Registered Nurse License required)Automotive Repair & RefinishingAutomotive TechnologyCareer, Research & DevelopmentCarpentryCurriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE)Computer-Aided Drafting (Certified Solidworks Associate & Autodesk Certified User credential preferred)Criminal JusticeCulinary ArtsDental Assisting (Dental Assistant License required)Diesel TechnologyElectrical WiringEngineeringGraphic CommunicationsHospitality & TourismIndividualized Products and Services Technology (IPS) (Special Education MSDE certification required)Information Technology Networking AcademyNatural Resources ManagementProduction EngineeringTeacher Academy of Maryland (MSDE Certification required)Television/Video ProductionWeldingESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community membersAbility to understand and maintain confidentialityAbility to use technology effectively to complete tasksAbility to report to work daily and on timeAbility to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completedAbility to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructionsAbility to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely mannerPossess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hoursPossess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public SchoolsAbility to direct and evaluate student learning experiences.Ability to provide guidance to students to promote education development and welfareAbility to plan and coordinate the instructional program in accordance with the current curriculaDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Participate in co-curricular activitiesMaintain accurate student recordsAssist students with learning activitiesParticipate in professional development opportunitiesCooperate with students and staffMaintain open lines of communication with students, staff, parents/guardians, community members, and the advisory committeeMaintain current lesson plansMust be able to master and demonstrate necessary knowledge and skills to meet the changing needs of the industryMust develop and/or maintain a Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) which will assist in charting a curriculum that produces marketable entry-level studentsCoordinate the operation and maintenance of equipment vital to the instructional programAnticipate the needs of this course in order to maintain the day-to-day operation with a budgetReview software and textbooks and other teaching materials in order to make informed decisions for classesDevelop pretests, semester tests, and post-tests and other teaching markers to incorporate into Student Learning Objectives (SLO)Incorporate industry-standard certification into courses and in conjunction with SkillsUSA certificationKeep the Teacher Access Center (TAC) up to date to facilitate student and parent access on the status of their gradesAdditional duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:One of the following Pathways:Occupational ExperienceThree (3) years of occupational experienceThe applicant may substitute the following for one (1) year of occupational experience:Department-accepted, current industry recognized credential* and/orBachelor's or associate's degree in the area to be taughtWilling to complete twelve (12) credits of professional education coursework from an institution of higher education or through Department-approved continuing professional development creditsEducator Preparation ProgramCompletion of a Maryland or Out-of-State program approved to lead to professional and technical education licensureProfessional License/Certificate in a Professional and Technical Education AreaValid or expired License/Certificate from Maryland, another state, or foreign countryValid National Board Certificate in Career and Technical EducationDepartment-accepted, current industry recognized credentials can be found in the Maryland CTE Blue BookTERM OF EMPLOYMENT:Full-time ten-month positionSALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employees.BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMCUpdated: 07.2024, 05.2025The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.The St. Mary's County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.