Job Description
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/CTE Education Teacher
Date Posted:
1/9/2026
Location:
Highland Middle School
Date Available:
08/17/2026
Closing Date:
2/14/2026 or until filledDescription: Full-time Career and Technical Education teacher in a 600 student middle school. Focus on Agriculture, Industrial, and Construction Trades.
Courses to be taught will include:
• 9-week quarterly classes for 7th and 8th grade students
Facilities and technology available include:
• New fully equipped classroom facility with shop tools/machinery.
Applicant must be willing to:
• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, and materials focusing on hands-on activities focusing on the basics of industrial trades, construction trades, and agriculture to support curriculum development and instructional improvement of our new middle school vocational program.
• Use research based methods to develop engaging lessons that require higher order thinking.
• Coordinate, maintain inventories, and keep record of materials and equipment for classroom and laboratory.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ensure students are exposed to potential career opportunities as they move on to high school.
• Accommodate students with a variety of skills, abilities, and challenges.
• Work cooperatively with staff to support a collaborative school culture.
• Communicate effectively both written and verbal.
• Communicate high expectations for teaching and learning.
• Possess strong classroom management and organizational skills.
Qualifications:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with CTE endorsement grades 6-12 preferred, or the ability to apply for a short-term approval in these areas.
Salary:
Based on HEA contract.
Application Procedure:
Apply online - please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Illinois Teacher license information with your online application.
Middle School Teaching/CTE Education Teacher
Date Posted:
1/9/2026
Location:
Highland Middle School
Date Available:
08/17/2026
Closing Date:
2/14/2026 or until filledDescription: Full-time Career and Technical Education teacher in a 600 student middle school. Focus on Agriculture, Industrial, and Construction Trades.
Courses to be taught will include:
• 9-week quarterly classes for 7th and 8th grade students
Facilities and technology available include:
• New fully equipped classroom facility with shop tools/machinery.
Applicant must be willing to:
• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, and materials focusing on hands-on activities focusing on the basics of industrial trades, construction trades, and agriculture to support curriculum development and instructional improvement of our new middle school vocational program.
• Use research based methods to develop engaging lessons that require higher order thinking.
• Coordinate, maintain inventories, and keep record of materials and equipment for classroom and laboratory.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ensure students are exposed to potential career opportunities as they move on to high school.
• Accommodate students with a variety of skills, abilities, and challenges.
• Work cooperatively with staff to support a collaborative school culture.
• Communicate effectively both written and verbal.
• Communicate high expectations for teaching and learning.
• Possess strong classroom management and organizational skills.
Qualifications:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with CTE endorsement grades 6-12 preferred, or the ability to apply for a short-term approval in these areas.
Salary:
Based on HEA contract.
Application Procedure:
Apply online - please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Illinois Teacher license information with your online application.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Career and Technical Education Teacher position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.