This information is for reference only. These classifications are no longer valid and were replaced 7/1/2020.
- Vocational Teacher III
- What will I be doing?
- Do I qualify?
- Can I be successful?
- Benefits
- How do I apply?
This is senior-level work teaching skilled and/or technical vocations such as building, industrial, or mechanical trades, or business or service occupations to students or offenders in a state facility.
Plans and prepares the course outline and content.
Develops and reviews teaching aids and materials.
Supervises and instructs students in basic and advanced career or technical occupational skills (e.g. plumbing, welding, carpentry, automotive mechanics, electrical wiring, metalworking, computer repair, food service, cosmetology, etc.).
Conducts formal instruction in the theories of career and technical occupations.
Prepares various types of equipment necessary for teaching sessions.
Prepares reports based on student attendance, performance, progress, and skills assimilation.
Maintains equipment in good operating condition and in accordance to manufacturer's safety standards.
Develops lesson plans, prepares pre-assessment evaluations, and establishes learning objectives in accordance with program goals.
Maintains discipline in accordance with established policies.
Orders supplies; maintains inventory and other records.
Teaches pro-social behavioral patterns conducive to success in an occupation, including safety, health, ethics, employability, and related skills.
Assists lower level teachers in developing teaching skills.
Exercises a high degree of independence in the performance of responsibilities; receives administrative direction to ensure conformance with established guidelines.
Performs other related work as assigned.
(The following minimum qualifications will determine merit system eligibility and may be used to evaluate applicants for Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System positions not requiring selection from merit registers.)
Four or more years of experience as a Vocational Teacher with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System, or in a comparable teaching position in a formal vocational training program for career or technical occupations; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
Ability to obtain (at the time of employment) an appropriate Continuous Career Education Certificate (CCEC) issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Please note that documentation that supports your eligibility (i.e. transcripts, employment records, etc.) may be required at any time during the application and hiring process. If you do not possess the minimum qualifications, please consider one of many other employment opportunities with the State of Missouri.
Do you possess the key skills which are considered essential for successful employment in this classification?
Comprehensive knowledge of the skilled occupation in which instruction is to be presented.
Comprehensive knowledge of the practical methods and techniques of conducting lectures and on-the-job training in a craft, trade, or occupational area.
Ability to learn and apply modern principles of instruction in the assigned career/technical area.
Ability to exercise constructive discipline in a classroom and work situation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, co-workers, and other staff.
Ability to maintain interest in, and make a positive contribution to, the improvement and development of students.
Ability to identify and share career trends, projections, and opportunities in vocational fields.
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