id='p7784_'>CTE TEACHER - AVIATION/DRONES (0.6 FTE) JobID: 7784
Position Type:
High School Teacher
Date Posted:
7/28/2026
Location:
Emerald Ridge High School
Date Available:
26/27 SCHOOL YEAR
Closing Date:
08/03/2026
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Posting: AP7784
Location: Emerald Ridge High School
Position: CTE Teacher - Aviation/Drones
FTE: 0.6
Rate: See Salary Schedule
Calendar: 180-Day
Notes: THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION ONCE THE INTERNAL BIDDING PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
Internal Candidates
- Current PEA employees with a Continuing or Provisional contract may bid internally by following this link.
External Candidates (Including current PSD Substitutes and NON-Continuing PEA contracts)
- Apply to this vacancy through the Frontline applicant system.
- To expedite processing, provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Ensure these references respond promptly.
Applicants must hold (or be eligible to obtain) a CTE teaching certificate with the appropriate 3-years of full-time occupational experience-based endorsements:
Vcodes to teach the following courses (must have Vcode alignment for each course):
- 490102 Introduction to Flight (V490102, Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 6,000 hours of occupational experience as an aircraft pilot OR as a part of a flight crew. OR V470608, Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 6,000 hours of occupational experience as an aircraft mechanic, airframe technician, or airline flight crew.)
- 470601 Aircraft Systems (V470608, Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 6,000 hours of occupational experience as an aircraft mechanic, airframe technician, or airline flight crew.)
- 150405 Basic Drone Operations (V470101, Must complete an approved CTE Plan 2 Business & Industry Route teacher preparation program. Verification of 6,000 hours of occupational experience with repair AND maintenance of electrical systems AND electronic equipment, industrial robotics and mechatronics, AND communications systems.) *Must hold an FAA Part 107 UAS commercial license
Must be willing to advise a CTSO organization, attend advisory meetings, and submit all required CTE documentation.
Additional Requirements
- Must hold or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification
- Pass Criminal Background Fingerprinting with WSP and FBI
- Successfully complete OSPI required training
Proof of Qualification
- Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a teaching certificate with OSPI, including the appropriate endorsement.
Benefits and Wages
- Refer to the Certificated Staff, Non-Supervisory Employees (PEA)-WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.
Additional Information for External Candidates
- Your application remains active for two years for selected positions.
- Hiring teams will review all completed applications. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
- Update your application regularly to reflect any changes, such as new employment history or references.
- For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at personnel@puyallupsd.org