The Career Technical Education (CTE) Teacher shall assume responsibility to plan, implement, and provide academic
and skills training to students in a particular field of expertise as outlined in the course curriculum. The CTE Teacher is
responsible for carrying out a career technical education program based on Arizona CTE Programs and Standards that
prepare students for high-skill, high-wage careers aligned with post-secondary education and consistent with regional
workforce needs. The CTE teacher facilitates work-based learning and increases employment opportunities by
serving as an active liaison between employers and the classroom.

Position Qualifications and Education Requirements:
• Must Must have or be able to obtain a valid Arizona Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate in the
approved area for the position to which the individual is assigned
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Ability to work with students in the appropriate grade/subject areas
• Knowledge of federal, state and district guidelines regarding CTE programs and placement

Essential Functions
• Design and implement relevant curriculum following CTE Curriculum Standards for the given
industry/pathway utilizing Arizona CTE Programs and Standards
• Instruct and incorporate appropriate industry-recognized certifications and training, and works toward
achieving the high-quality elements of Career Technical Education
• Instruct students in appropriate job-seeking and retention skills
• Develop, maintain, and conduct required program meetings
• Serve as liaison with business and industry and actively place and supervise students in part-time positions
of either a community classroom or cooperative education nature and provide related instruction as
required
• Assist in regular program promotion for enhanced community-wide awareness
• Provide instruction that is appropriately paced and directed to specific occupational skills while accounting
for individual differences in ability, motivation, and learning rates
• Establish and maintain a suitable learning environment that promotes student growth and skill mastery and
assures student safety
• Design, implement, monitor, and review appropriate training plans for students and record skill attainment
accurately and timely
• Guide students in making career-related decisions
• Establish and maintain student/program files as required, including follow-up survey information and
placement records
• Support the policies and programs of the District and perform assigned duties consistent with school, district
or department policies, regulations, and procedures
• Maintain professional competency by actively engaging in employer directed in-service activities and other
similar opportunities provided to staff
• Cooperatively engage with supervisors to ensure ongoing professional growth and competence
• Effectively communicate with staff, parents, and agencies
• Attend regular and special staff meetings and actively participate as a member of the general educational
team
• Respond effectively to input from and coordinate tasks with district/school personnel as required by the
assigned area
• Modify the traditional modes of delivering instructional services to reasonably accommodate an individual’s
disabilities
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of duties and responsibilities that may be required of employees given
this title. It shall not be construed as determining what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position
shall be. It is not intended to limit in anyway the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees
under their supervision.