AHS Industrial Technology Educator

Be a part of exciting developments with Industrial Technology at Atlantic High School. Atlantic High School seeks a progressive educator to provide instruction to high school students in multiple areas of Industrial Technology; to develop in each student an insight and understanding of industry and its place in our society; to discover and develop talents of students in the technical fields; to develop practical problem-solving skills related to the materials and processes of industry; to develop students' skills in the safe use of tools and machines; to prepare students with the technical skills needed to be successful. Our district works closely with community business leaders. We have collaborated to create pre-apprenticeship programs. Our lab areas have up-to-date equipment along with a strong variety of resources (standard power tools, CNC Plasma cutter, 3D printer, laser engravers, etc.) Career Technical Education also has additional funding resources thanks to a very supportive District Foundation group. AHS's Industrial Technology department is a collaborative department with two full-time educators in addition to other Career Tech Educators.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Designs and adapts curricula for diverse students' interests and background Scaffolds skills and learning experiences appropriately to ensure all learners have access to sophisticated tasks Guides students to make connections between classroom learning and their own prior knowledge and experiences Coordinates quarterly expeditions throughout the school year to ensure that all students connect and apply their learning to real-world STEM experiences Treats all students fairly and equitably; interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community

Working Conditions:

School Building Classroom The Atlantic Community School District is located in Southwest Iowa. Citizens enjoy the benefits of small town living while being in close proximity to Council Bluffs, Iowa, Omaha, Nebraska, and Des Moines. We provide beginning and career teachers with 1:1 mentoring and coaching as well as ongoing professional development that is rigorous, relevant, and job-embedded. Teachers at AHS are part of a community of dedicated educators who continually collaborate to improve teaching and learning. A large cadre of teacher associates and supportive administrators also supports them. Furthermore, classrooms are well-supplied and updated technology is readily available.