Engineering Project Lead the Way Instructor

Classification Title: Engineering/Project Lead the Way Instructor

SDPC Teacher Salary Schedule

190 Days/7.5 Hours per day

This position will start mid-July 2026 at the start of the 26-27 school year.

Requirements

Engineering Design Courses required certifications

Bachelor's degree and certification in any high school area - preferably math or science

Special approval by the Office of Career and Technology

Candidate will need or must be willing to be trained in Project Lead the Way Engineering and other PLTW areas.

General Statement of Job

Responsibility and Authority

The Engineering/Project Lead the Way Instructor will report to the assigned school's Principal. They will have the responsibility to accomplish assigned duties within district policies, state laws and regulations, and federal laws and regulations as related to the school's purpose, classroom function, and contact with students and parents. Teachers will be expected to provide after-school time as required for assisting students, consulting with parents and any other essential out-of-school work.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Maintain an awareness of the best practices and current research on instruction, instructional technology, and related research that enhances and improves instruction

Plan and develop effective strategies to increase student achievement by addressing individual learning differences

Carry out any other duties related to the instructional program as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his/her designee

Have knowledge regarding curriculum, subject content and developmental needs of students in order to offer appropriate learning experiences

Use data to gauge student progress, and guide student instruction

Communicate with students, faculty, and community

Provide a safe, student-centered environment that is educationally stimulating and respectful

Advocate professional manners and participate in professional development opportunities that promote proficiency in your field

Provide students with activities that deliver calculable results on recognized standards

Ability to work with others

Ability to accept individual differences among children

Good physical and mental health

Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with policy

Ability to assist students boarding and departing from school buses

Responsibilities:

Planning at the beginning of the school year for the organization and sequence of instructional content and preparing for establishing the classroom learning environment

Supervising/monitoring students during lunch, assemblies, related arts, field trips, mainstream classes, recess, etc. as deemed appropriate by the teacher

Ensure correct implementation of the students' IEP goals and objectives

Prepare instructional objectives for lessons taking into consideration the individual students' IEP goals and objectives

Clarify the goals of instruction for students

Present new content in a stimulating manner at the appropriate rate and level of difficulty

Manage classroom time in a way to ensure success in goals

Maintain confidentiality of students, especially regarding student IEP and record information

Assist with discipline procedures for student behavior

Maintain individual records for each student

Guide students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults

Organize instructions to provide a structured environment for learning

Keep lesson plans updated in case of the need for a substitute

Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator(s)

All candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation before being hired.

The School District of Pickens County does not discriminate for reasons of age, race, sex, handicap, national origin, or religion in its communications with students, employees, the community, applicants for employment, events, or for access to its services.