Job Description:

This position will be for the 2024-2025 School Year. This position will be split between Discovery (.8) and Ben Franklin (.2)

Technology & Engineering Design provides students with skills and practical hands-on STEAM experiences which include, career awareness, emerging technologies, design principles, image capture and editing, engineering tools, 3D printing technology, coding, robotics, energy and power, control systems, architecture, and aerospace. Course content leads to high schools pathways and post-secondary training in related career fields. The program of studies includes classroom instruction and lab activities aligned with Project Lead the Way’s - Design and Modeling and Automations and Robotics curriculums.

The technology and engineering contexts are grouped into eight areas that broadly represent the breadth of technological activity. Contexts are vehicles for teaching and applying core disciplinary standards and practices.
TEC-1: Computation, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
TEC-2: Material Conversion and Processing
TEC-3: Transportation and Logistics
TEC-4: Energy and Power TEC-5: Information and Communication
TEC-6: The Built Environment
TEC-7: Medical and Health-Related Technologies
TEC-8: Agricultural and Biological Technologies

Becoming a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher in North Dakota
North Dakota Teaching License– with a major or minor in the area(s) of technology and engineering. Provisional certification may be granted when the instructor is enrolled in an approved CTE alternative teacher education program.

Learn more about Career and Technical Education (CTE) and the Licensing process: http://www.nd.gov/cte/teacher-cert/docs/SecondaryLicensingReq.pdf

Qualifications:

• Valid ND Secondary Teaching License in technology and engineering.
• Must possess the organizational and communications skills necessary to be an effective teacher.
• Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office applications, Email, etc.).
• Prior experience or evidence of working with student is desired.
• Indication of a willingness to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, and business/industry personnel.

Fargo Public Schools (FPS) is dedicated to fostering an educational environment rooted in inclusivity and academic freedom. Our FPS Philosophies articulate our commitment to these principles, guiding our practices to ensure every student's success. We invite candidates to thoroughly review our FPS Philosophies as they reflect the foundational values and expectations for all FPS employees. By applying, candidates express their commitment to embracing and upholding these philosophies in their professional practice, contributing to a culture of excellence and inclusivity within our schools.

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Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Letters of Reference 4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees. In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach: Current teaching license.

Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting. 

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email humanresources@fargo.k12.nd.us. The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.

Job TypeFull Time 1.0Benefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleScheduleTeacher's ContractSalary RangeFrom $47,393 to $91,468