Forrest Center Professional & Technical Education Teacher

Job Details: Teacher Pool

Posting ID: 5203

Title: Forrest Center Professional & Technical Education Teacher

Description: Application Dates: October 16, 2026 - October 15, 2027

Reports To: Site Administrator

Location: Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center

St. Mary's County Public Schools has recently adopted a Teacher Candidate Assessment. Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete the Teacher Candidate Assessment as part of your application package.

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a professional position designed to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering effective instructional programs to ensure the highest levels of student achievement. This position requires specific knowledge and skills related to a Professional or Technical program. Programs offered at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center include:

Academy of Health Professions (Registered Nurse License required)

Automotive Repair & Refinishing

Automotive Technology

Carpentry

Certified Medical Assisting

Computer-Aided Drafting (Certified Solidworks Associate & Autodesk Certified User credential preferred)

Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts

Dental Assisting (Dental Assistant License required)

Diesel Technology

Digital Media Production

Electrical Wiring

Engineering

Graphic Communications

Hospitality & Tourism

Information Technology Networking Academy

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Natural Resources Management

Teacher Academy of Maryland (MSDE Certification required)

Welding

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members

Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality

Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks

Ability to report to work daily and on time

Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed

Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions

Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner

Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced, professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours

Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools

Ability to work with at-risk youth

Ability to direct and evaluate student learning experiences

Ability to provide guidance to students to promote educational development and welfare

Ability to plan and coordinate the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructs students in developing knowledge and skills in accordance with the course of study adopted by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)

Develops and maintains a competency-based course

Develops clear and concise instructional lesson plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of preparation and classroom/lab instructional time

Supervises student activity in the classroom, in labs, and on school-sponsored trips

Gives feedback and guided instruction to students to build skill sets and motivation

Provides individual and small group instruction and adapts the curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities

Identifies student needs and collaborates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning challenges

Uses a variety of instructional techniques/strategies appropriate for the ages and instructional levels of students

Evaluates student performance and growth in knowledge and prepares regular progress reports

Maintains accurate records for each student

Conferences with parents/guardians regarding behavior and performance of their individual child

Directs and evaluates student learning experiences – observations, field trips, labs, SkillsUSA competitions, etc.

Provides guidance to students to promote educational development and welfare

Provides care and protection of school property

Maintains instructional materials and equipment

Participates in co-curricular activities

Participates in professional development opportunities

Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

One of the following Pathways:

Occupational Experience

Three (3) years of occupational experience

The applicant may substitute the following for one (1) year of occupational experience:

Department-accepted, current industry-recognized credential* and/or

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in the area to be taught

Willing to complete twelve (12) credits of professional education coursework from an institution of higher education or through Department-approved continuing professional development credits

Educator Preparation Program

Completion of a Maryland or Out-of-State program approved to lead to professional and technical education licensure

Professional License/Certificate in a Professional and Technical Education Area

Valid or expired License/Certificate from Maryland, another state, or foreign country

Valid National Board Certificate in Career and Technical Education

*Department-accepted, current industry-recognized credentials can be found in the Maryland CTE Blue Book

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time ten-month position.

Salary Grade Range: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employees.

Bargaining Unit Eligibility : EASMC

Updated 11.2025

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.