Teacher (Advanced Manufacturing/Drone Technology), Lincolnton High

Teacher (Advanced Manufacturing/Drone Technology), Lincolnton High Lincoln County Schools Lincolnton High (332)•Lincolnton, North Carolina This job is also posted in Lincoln County Schools•NC, and North Carolina School Jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5707070

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 6, 2026 Job Description

Date:

May 12, 2026

Position:

Teacher (Advanced Manufacturing/Drone Technology)

Location:

Lincolnton High School

Terms of Contract:

10 months, full-time, benefit eligible

Reports To:

Principal/Director, Career & Technical Education

Monthly Salary:

Teacher State Salary Schedule (plus local supplement)

FLSA:

EXEMPT

Qualifications/Requirements:

Must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina teaching license in appropriate licensure area (Technology Education•820). Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing (or related fields) Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred. Two years of industry-related work experience within the past five years

Goal:

Provide students with skills and practical hands-on-experiences in the area of Advanced Manufacturing and Drone Technology. To prepare students for entry-level operator positions and/or further education at two-year or four-year post-secondary institutions. To prepare students with marketable job skills.

Duties:

Develop interpersonal relationships with students and LHS staff Provide rigorous and relevant instructional opportunities and skill development activities to secondary pupils, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities Teach the Advanced Manufacturing and Drone Technology pathways at Lincolnton High School Collaborate with other Advanced Manufacturing teachers at the high schools in the requisite student skills needed to prepare students to advance to the Advanced Manufacturing III program at LCST Develop recruitment programs with the school's Career Development Coordinator (CDC) to encourage students to enroll in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering pathways Develop relationships with the local manufacturing community that promotes local business partnerships and future internship/apprenticeship opportunities for students; invite local industries into the classroom to speak with students about emerging job opportunities or local job pathways Connect Advanced Manufacturing and Drone Technology students with potential post-secondary careers and educational opportunities Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district Organize class activities so that preparation, instruction or shop work, and clean-up activities can be accomplished within the allotted class time Demonstrate skill techniques in engineering/industrial technology and prepare appropriate instructional aids and display materials to enhance learning Provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil Instruct pupils in use, care, and safe operation of manufacturing equipment Make minor adjustments and request repairs to equipment as required Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the classroom and the manufacturing lab. Evaluate each pupil's progress in concepts and skills of subject taught and contribution to a group, project, or goal Select and requisition books, instructional aids, and equipment; maintain required inventory records; purchase materials and other supplies as authorized Encourage pupils to demonstrate learned techniques at home with their families Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities (relevant CTSO TSA or SkillsUSA activities) Maintain current career information for pupils interested in professional careers and resource materials for those who plan to be manufacturing/industrial technicians Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects Other duties as assigned

Application Deadline:

Position Open Until Filled

Position Available:

August 6, 2026

Application Process:

All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please go the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITIES, and

APPLICANT TRACKING

to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below. Kristie Ballard, Principal Lincolnton High School kballard@lincoln.k12.nc.us 803 North Aspen Street Lincolnton, NC 28092

Phone:

704-735-3089

Fax:

704-736-4234 EQUAL

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EMPLOYER

DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON BASIS OF

AGE, HANDICAP, NATIONAL

ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, OR SEX

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements