The Longview School District has an opening for
CTE INDUSTRIAL ARTS TEACHER – MARK MORRIS HIGH SCHOOL
1.0 FTE for the 2026-27 School Year
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
SUPERVISOR: Building Principal
ASSIGNMENT: Courses could include manufacturing, fabrication, construction technology, welding, Computer Aided Design, Introduction to Engineering and Robotics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Washington State Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate in Technology Education with any of the following vocational codes:
V143501 Engineering
V150100 Manufacturing Technology
V460200 Construction Trades
V480500 Precision Metal Worker
Associated Worksite Learning Coordinator
Demonstrated understanding of research-based instructional strategies and assessment practices that support effective instruction.
Demonstrated ability to establish laboratory experiences and safety protocols for students and implement such experiences in the course instruction.
Recent successful experience working with educators in demonstrating and modeling effective instructional strategies and assessment practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of needs of diverse learners and strategies for addressing these needs, including training in teaching literacy across the content area.
Understanding of appropriate local and state standards.
Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff and district patrons.
Evidence/demonstration of use of technology to enhance student learning or willingness to learn.
Demonstrated organizational skills and commitment to follow through on tasks.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with students, teachers, school administrators, support personnel, and community members.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Centering instruction on high expectation for student achievement by:
Communicating expectations verbally and in writing for learning and achievement.
Demonstrated ability to run a vocational advisory meeting
Consistently conveying rigorous expectations to students and parents.
Demonstrating how results impact daily instruction.
Conducting learning activities that are aligned to lesson objectives and priority standards.
Demonstrates effective teaching practices by:
Effectively utilizing research based instructional practices.
Aligning instructional behaviors with best practices of the learning process.
Remaining current in content related pedagogy.
Structuring and pacing to the appropriate level of the learners.
Utilizing questioning that requires higher level thinking skills (Bloom’s Taxonomy)
Clearly articulating directions and teaching necessary procedures in order for students to be successful.
Recognizes individual student learning needs and develops strategies to address those needs by:
Knowing and utilizing intervention strategies under the appropriate conditions.
Differentiating the learning activities to address the developmental characteristics of his/her students.
Demonstrating a persistent attitude that all students can learn.
Communicating the individual needs of students.
Communicating clear learning targets.
Providing a student friendly lesson and unit structure.
Ensuring instructional materials and resources are aligned and appropriate for the learning target.
Activating prior knowledge to support learning.
Identifying the critical content to be taught within the time allotted.
Fosters and manages a safe, positive learning environment by:
Establishing positive relationships with all students.
Consistently monitoring student behavior and rewarding and correcting frequently in a respectful manner.
Organizing the environment and the lesson to the extent that transitions between activities do not take away from instructional time.
Uses multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning by:
Using data to modify instruction as appropriate.
Assessing student learning multiple times throughout a lesson.
Instructing students to self-assess and monitor their own progress.
Frequently asking student to reflect on their own learning.
Using a variety of formative assessments.
Communicates and Collaborates with parents and school community by:
Initiating communication with parents beyond the mandatory reporting requirements.
Communicating important aspects of the instructional program to parents in order to engage them with their child’s education.
Providing meaningful information to parents about individual students.
Exhibits, collaborates and engages in collegial practices by:
Contributing to the PLC/Data Team on a regular basis.
Consistently seeking ways to improve.
Demonstrating the ability to make decisions in the best interest of students.
Maintaining a positive relationship with his or her peers under all circumstances.
Consult with counselor/psychologist and designated staff to solve and plan interventions for children.
Coordinate and train paraeducators as necessary in literacy curriculum.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment: Typically conducted in woodshops, metal shops, or auto labs. The environment is active, often noisy, and requires strict adherence to safety protocols (e.g., OSHA, school safety plans).
Safety Hazards: Exposure to noise, flying debris, dust, fumes, and machinery with moving parts. Teachers must enforce the use of PPE (personal protective equipment) like safety glasses, respirators, and proper footwear.
Tasks: Daily instruction involves teaching, demonstrating tool usage, maintaining, organizing, and repairing equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
May be required to travel between buildings and occasionally attend workshops and conferences with the region or state.
Required to work flexible hours and schedule which may include some evenings. Expected to prepare classroom for the start of school and prepare workspace or room for summer cleaning after the last day of school.
Classroom/office environment which includes frequently walking, occasional lifting, and bending, stooping, kneeling and keyboarding.
Standing/Walking: Continuous standing and walking are standard, with teachers on their feet for most of the day walking between workstations to supervise students.
Lifting: The ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull items, often up to 25 pounds, is required, with occasional needs to lift heavier materials or machinery components.
Manual Agility: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead to assist students, access equipment, and organize materials.
Vision/Hearing: Good vision and hearing are crucial for monitoring equipment safety and hearing auditory warnings in a high-noise environment
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Contract Term: 180 days; 3 professional development; 19 mandatory hours
Salary: Salary: Based on the 2026-27 Longview Education Association compensation schedule. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other board approved benefits.
Applications will be accepted until filled by a qualified applicant.
Apply online at https://www.longview.k12.wa.us/ and provide the following documents:
Online application
Resume
Scanned copies of University or college transcripts. Original transcripts will be required if hired
Copy of current teaching certificate and teaching endorsements
Scanned copies of state assessments (West B, West E, Praxis I&II, NES)
Three confidential professional references
The Longview School District is a Drug & Tobacco Free workplace.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: New employees will be required to complete an INS 1-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.
Disclosure Statement and Background Check: Pursuant to RCW 43.43.830 through RCW 43.43.840, new employees will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating any convictions of crimes against persons as listed in the law. In addition, a background check based on fingerprints will be requested from the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Job Sharing: Pursuant to RCW 28A.405.070, the district will accept applications from individuals wishing to share a position.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Longview School District is an Equal Opportunity district in education programs, activities, services, and employment. Longview School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran, or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. We provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. We also comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Older Worker Protection Act, and all other state, federal, and local equal opportunity laws .If you have a physical or mental disability that causes you to need assistance to access school facilities, programs, or services, please notify the school principal. This district endeavors to maintain an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against should contact the following district employees, located at 2715 Lilac Street, Longview, 98632, who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Section 504, Student ADA Coordinator
Andrew Schoonover, Executive Director of Student Services
(360) 575-7007
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Karen Joy, Executive Director of Employee Services
(360) 575-7001