Position: Teacher, Engineering/Project Lead The Way (CTE)

Location:  La Porte High School

Primary Purpose:

To provide classroom instruction for Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses. Provides innovate and creative, commitment to STEM education, and an overall passion for project, problem-based learning with real world application. Ensures all students acquire the course level objectives set forth in the National PLTW Curriculum.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in one of the following areas: Math, Science, Physics, Industrial Technologies OR a four year degree in a field of Engineering. 
• Valid Texas Teacher's Certificate in subject area assigned
• Alternative Certification Program applicants must have passed content exam(s) and hold an SOE to be eligible for employment
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and demonstrated competency in the subject(s) assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
• Openness to change and innovation to meet the needs of all students
• The successful candidate will become a PLTW instructor teaching the nationally certified STEM curriculum.
• Prepares course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines and requirements of PLTW, State, and school.

Other Information: 

Apply online at lpisd.org, attaching your resume and letter of interest. Three references must be provided and must include your current building principal. ACP Candidates must attach the Statement of Eligibility.

The District contributes $400/month to the cost of employee only health insurance, which is $175/month greater than the state required amount of $225/month.

Salary:                                  

• $60,000 for Beginning teacher with "0" years experience 
• $1,000 Master's Degree addenda
• Additional $1,000 Doctorate Degree addenda  

Pay Grade: Certified Instructional, 10 Duty Months   

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoopping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements

Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress