Engineering Teacher Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Licensed/Industrial-Technology Education
Date Posted:
4/20/2026
Location:
Columbia Heights High School
Date Available:
Fall 2026
CTE: Industrial Arts Teacher - Columbia Heights High School
Vacancy #4428
Position is a 1.0 FTE (benefit eligible).
Position begins August 2026
Internal Posting Dates: 4/20/26-4/27/26
External Posting Dates: 6/25/26-until filled
Link to Teacher Master Agreement with Salary and Benefit Information:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771444689/colheightsk12mnus/kgt1sml5ejodlnstctca/2025-2027TeacherMasterAgreement.pdf
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Todd Wynne, High School Principal, 763-528-4605 or Wynnet@colheights.k12.mn.us
Interested applicants should apply online www.colheights.k12.mn.us
Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.
Major Responsibilities: Work as a Industrial Arts Teacher at Columbia Heights High School. Performs difficult professional work teaching in a secondary school instructional program and class environment favorable to learning; teaching technology and engineering subject matter(s); teaching special needs students; motivating students to achieve maximum potential, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal.
Qualifications:
CTE License in Manufacturing and/or Construction preferred.
Candidates with experience and/or proven skills working with diverse students, arts integration, Developmental Designs and Responsive Classroom Strategies are preferred.
Bachelor's degree with coursework in teaching, or related field and minimal experience teaching or working with children, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
General Definition of Work
Performs difficult professional work teaching in a secondary school instructional program and class environment
favorable to learning; teaching technology and engineering subject matter(s); teaching special needs students;
motivating students to achieve maximum potential, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under
the limited supervision of the Principal.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials.
Translates lesson plans into effective learning experiences; integrates subject area content and technology.
Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
Instructs students in specialization and subject matter areas specified in state law and administrative regulations and
District procedures.
Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions.
Implements National/State and local standards.
Creates and participates on advisory boards including, but not limited to community partners; supports community
partnerships.
Participates in creating college and career ready pathways for classes.
Assesses and evaluates student's needs; provides instruction in individual or group sessions; acts as a mentor to
students; establishes and maintains behavior standards.
Formulates and implements behavior modification programs for students.
Administers standardized assessments in accordance with established procedures.
Encourages students to think independently along with developing and expressing original ideas.
Evaluates students' progress; maintains records; prepares progress reports.
Communicates with students, counselors and parents through conferences and other means.
Maintains professional licensing and familiarity through in-service education and self-selected professional books and
instructional materials.
Organizes classroom and distributes materials.
Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required.
Completes required Minnesota Department of Education program approval.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of the practices, procedures, principles and methodology
of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of district rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain
standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree with coursework in teaching, or related field and minimal experience teaching or working with
children, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and speaking or
hearing and occasionally requires walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching
or crawling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately,
loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed
information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and
analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work
occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required
to wear specialized personal protective equipment and bodily fluids; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g.
grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Special Requirements
Minnesota Teaching License
CTE License in Manufacturing and/or Construction preferred.
Experience working in a multi-cultural setting and with diverse groups of people preferred.
Alternatives to the qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable will also be considered.