CTE Teacher - West Lincoln Middle School

Date: October 27, 2026

Position: Teacher (CTE)

Location: West Lincoln Middle School

Terms of Contract: Permanent, 10 Months, Full-time, benefit eligible

Reports To: Principal

Monthly Salary: Teacher State Salary Schedule (plus local supplement)

FLSA: EXEMPT

Qualifications/Requirements: Must hold or be eligible to hold an 820-Technology Education North Carolina teaching license Related Degrees: most STEM-related degrees, Industrial Arts, Industrial Design, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering.

Goal: To develop in middle grades pupils an understanding of technology/technological systems and their place in the nation's economy; to explore various careers affected by 21st century technological systems; to develop practical skills for personal use or for use in technology-related occupations; to encourage students to continue further study in CTE-related pathways in high school; and to develop work and personal habits essential for success in various technology-related careers.

Duties:

• Teach knowledge and technical skills to middle school pupils in all technology areas as deemed appropriate within the licensure and certification. Use the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and NC Essential Standards to develop appropriate learning activities
• Instruct students in the following MS courses: Exploring Technology/STEM, Technological Systems in the Designed World/Robotics and Exploring Engineering and Design
• Develop lesson plans and prepare appropriate instructional aids, display materials and digital learning activities per NCDPI Course Standards to enhance learning
• Demonstrate skills and techniques routinely used in the technological field
• Organize instructional materials and classroom activities so that demonstration, instruction and student practice are completed within the allotted time
• Evaluate each pupil's academic performance, knowledge and technical skills and accurately prepare grade/progress reports
• Instruct pupils in the use, care and safe operation of instructional equipment. Make minor adjustments and request repairs to equipment as required
• Maintain an auditable record of pupil attendance and make daily reports
• Control and maintain district-owned equipment and supplies to prevent loss or abuse
• Establish and maintain orderly standards of behavior needed to provide an effective and productive learning environment
• Instruct pupils in the importance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, work ethic and soft skills as appropriate
• Communicate with parents/guardians as required by school administration
• Evaluate, select, and requisition books, instructional aids, equipment, and instructional supplies and maintain required inventory records
• Participate in any CTE and/or middle grades professional development activities required and recommended by the school and district office
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities such as Robotics or STEM clubs
• Maintain continued contact with business community to keep in touch with job entry requirements and current business methods and equipment
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
• Other duties as assigned

Application Deadline: Position open until filled

Position Available: January 4, 2027

Application Process: All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please go the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, and APPLICANT TRACKING to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.

Mr. Jesse Beane, Principal

jesse.beane@lincoln.k12.nc.us

West Lincoln Middle School

260 Shoal Road

Lincolnton, NC 28092

Phone: 704-276-1760

Fax: 704-276-2293

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EMPLOYER DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON BASIS OF AGE,

HANDICAP, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, OR SEX