STEM CTE Teacher

 

Job Description

Mabton School District is seeking a middle school STEM/Science teacher to introduce students to the wide range of pathways available in STEM fields through engaging, project-based learning experiences. This position is designed to spark curiosity, build foundational science and technical skills, and help students make meaningful connections between classroom learning and future college and career opportunities. We are looking for candidates who have experience teaching in STEM-related fields, have relevant STEM industry experience, or are willing to obtain a CTE endorsement within two years of hire. A current STEM or CTE endorsement is not required at the time of application, but candidates should demonstrate a commitment to becoming CTE endorsed within the required timeline.

Essential Functions

• Provide rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in Science content areas such as STEM and Applied Science.
• Deliver instruction using industry-aligned equipment, simulations, and practices consistent with current STEM standards and Washington CTE program requirements.
• Maintain required program records, safety protocols, equipment inventories, and compliance with OSPI CTE and district/agency policies.
• Integrate employability, leadership, and professional skills throughout instruction, connecting classroom content to real-world settings.
• Develop and assess student competency using OSPI-approved frameworks, industry-based standards, and performance-based evaluations.
• Support a chapter as the program’s Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), providing year-round leadership, advising, and supervision of student activities and competitive events.
• Embed leadership and technical skill development into instruction, connecting classroom assignments with CTSO projects, community service, and career exploration experiences.
• Collaborate with CTE directors, colleagues, advisory committees, and industry partners to review curriculum, maintain program quality, and ensure compliance with program standards.
• Support students pursuing industry-recognized credentials as permitted by the district and state regulations.
• Implement culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and inclusive instructional practices to ensure equitable access to high-quality health science learning.
• Maintain required documentation for CTE program approval, advisory committee functions, safety compliance, work-based learning, and student progress reporting.

 

CTE teachers may enter the profession through either the Plan 1 (University Preparation) or Plan 2 (Business & Industry) route as recognized by OSPI. The position supports candidates transitioning directly from industry or from teacher preparation programs and provides mentoring to complete all requirements for the Initial CTE Certificate.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet all OSPI requirements for issuance of an Initial CTE Certificate, including fingerprint/background clearance and any testing or coursework prerequisites applicable to the chosen certification route (see below).
• Ability to maintain CTE program standards and complete all professional development and industry-related updates required for continuing certification.

Plan 1 – University Preparation (Approved Program Route):

• Completion of a Washington State approved teacher preparation program in the relevant CTE endorsement area; and
• All requirements for the Initial CTE Certificate (Plan 1) as outlined by OSPI, including coursework, supervised teaching, and testing requirements.
  
  

Plan 2 – Industry Expertise Route (Business & Industry Route):

• Documented and verified industry experience in the CTE program area consistent with OSPI requirements (typically 6,000 hours; may include a combination of paid experience, self-employment, internship, or specialized schooling/training aligned to the endorsement); and
• Completion of OSPI-required CTE pedagogy courses for the Plan 2 Initial CTE Certificate, or willingness to complete them within OSPI timelines after hire.

Candidates may be hired prior to completing required CTE pedagogy coursework, provided they:

• Meet OSPI’s minimum industry experience requirements for the endorsement area (typically 6,000 hours, or OSPI-approved equivalents) and
• Are eligible for, and able to obtain, the Initial CTE Certificate (Plan 2) upon hire or shortly thereafter.

Candidates hired under Plan 2 must complete all OSPI-required pedagogy coursework within the timelines established by OSPI to maintain continued certification and employment.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Leadership

As a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher, you will be responsible for facilitating, advising, and supporting a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) aligned with your instructional program. CTSOs are an integral co-curricular component of CTE programs and support student leadership, employability skill development, and career readiness.

Teacher responsibilities in CTSO leadership include:

• Advising and supervising the local CTSO chapter associated with the program area (e.g., SkillsUSA, DECA, FBLA, HOSA, FFA, FCCLA, TSA, WCTSMA). 
• Integrating CTSO activities into classroom instruction and extended learning opportunities as required by CTE program standards. 
• Supporting student participation in leadership development, career exploration, community engagement, and competitive events sponsored by the CTSO. 
• Coordinating with school and district leadership to maintain compliance with OSPI expectations for CTSO engagement and reporting.
• Encouraging meaningful connections between CTSO activities and industry partners, employers, and postsecondary opportunities to enhance real-world student outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual and Billerate 
• Recent, relevant industry experience aligned to the program’s curriculum.
• Experience overseeing or maintaining program advisory committees, industry partnerships, or work-based learning experiences.
• Experience advising or leading a CTSO chapter, including coordinating student participation in regional/state competitions and leadership conferences.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate CTSO activities with CTE curriculum and extended learning experiences.

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Career and Technical Education Certification or willingness to get one
2. Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance

 

180 days at 7.5 hours per day

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical
demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching,
twisting, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 35% sitting, 35%
walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some
hazardous conditions.
CONDITIONS:
The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplanted as necessary.

District employees, other than personnel in the District's Employment Services Department, are not
authorized to make promises of employment, promises of employment for a particular period of time, or
promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified
positions. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than Employment
services personnel are null and void.