Engineering/Robotics Instructor

Engineering/Robotics Instructor JobID: 4913

Position Type:

TEACHER

Date Posted:

6/1/2026

Location:

Akron Public Schools

Date Available:

TBD

Closing Date:

06/11/2026

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Posting Opens: June 1, 2026 Posting Closes: June 11, 2026

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Engineering/Robotics Instructor. Job Code 006, Time Schedule 380 (190 days). Extended time may be required before and/or after the school year for this position which would be compensated at the hourly extended time rate. Collective Bargaining Unit- AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.

Please upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of appropriate license and/or certificate, in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Marcie Ebright, Director, of College and Career Academies of Akron, 330-761-2883.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Currently hold an Integrated Math or Science license issued by the state of Ohio and eligible to teach students in middle school grade levels, or,

• Currently hold a Career Technical teaching license issued by the state of Ohio and eligible to teach courses in the Engineering & Science Technologies (F6) pathway; or,

• Possess an Ohio five-year professional license or four-year alternative resident educator license that includes middle school grade levels.

• Candidates without an aligned CTE, Math or Science license must complete the Middle School Validation training with the Ohio Department of Education prior to employment. There is no cost for this training and it consists of approximately (30) hours of self-paced coursework.

• Candidates without an Ohio teaching license must complete the eligibility process as determined by your level of formal education. The following indicates your current level of formal education and the minimum years of recent employment required:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with evidence of at least two years of recent work experience in one of the engineering career fields; or

• Associate's degree in engineering with evidence of at least three years of recent work experience in one of the engineering career fields; or

• High school diploma or equivalent and evidence of at least five years of recent work experience in one of the engineering career fields.

• New hires, not currently certified, must be eligible to enroll in a teacher education program leading to a five-year teaching license.

• In addition to teacher licensure, the applicant will:

• Obtain and keep current all industry standards certification/credentials or designations required by the state for career technical funding.

• Meet all district requirements for entry-year teachers including Four Year Resident Educator and/or PAR.

• Complete third party curriculum training such as Project Lead The Way (PLTW). The training must be finished during the first year of being assigned to teach an applicable course.

Desired:

• Current Akron Public Schools employment desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Five years of work experience in engineering.
• Experience with 3D modeling and 3D printing.
• Experience with basic robotics and programming.
• A commitment to annually updating educational and trade skills.
• A commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multi-cultural setting.

Position Description:

• Work with the Office of College and Career Academies and be responsible for the pathway, recruitment of students, collaborate with community partnerships, market pathway successes, develop course of study, participate in group activities and take part in action research when appropriate.
• Work with the Office of College and Career Academies to design, organize, and deliver skill-training opportunities as outlined by the Quality Program Rubric.
• Assist in the development of the curriculum outline, teaching timeline and graded course of study utilizing the appropriate standards for the pathway in accordance with guidelines of the Ohio Department of Education.
• Plan, instruct, and manage required student occupational opportunities through school-based learning, work-based learning, and connective activities. Examples include, but are not limited to, classroom instruction, speakers' bureau, field experiences, shadowing, internships, mentoring, college visits, early placement, advanced training options, and apprenticeships.
• Plan and teach a career cluster class.
• Establish and work closely with an Academy Advisory Board as outlined by the Quality Program Rubric.
• Work with the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) to develop an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), as mandated by the State of Ohio to maintain proper certification/license.
• Keep in close contact with the home through phone calls, visits, parent/teacher conferences, report card pickup, and written communications.
• Promote and participate in local, state, and national student organization activities.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and modifying student's Individual 10-year Plan and utilize an online college and career advising platform. The passport should list occupational skills obtained at the conclusion of the training program and individual long-term goals.
• Provide students pathways to further education, including instructional and/or support for dual enrollment and post-secondary options.
• Assist students in securing employment.
• Provide students with an opportunity to obtain industry certification/credentials.
• Work to improve student outcomes and test scores whenever possible especially the Ohio Graduation Test, the Ohio Career Technical Assessment through practical applications of academic standards.
• Enhance classroom instruction by implementing technology.
• Maintain a complete file of all necessary work permits, student identification material, internship, early- placement material which includes, but is not limited to, permission slips, training agreements, training plans, parent-student agreement, and documentation of employment supervision.
• Operate the laboratory, when open to customer service (where applicable), in an industry- approved method incorporating acceptable business practices.
• Complete necessary reports, forms, and accounting procedures required by the building principal, Office of College and Career Academies, Auditor, and the Treasurer.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment in the laboratory.
• Report to and carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").