Champion Teacher - Career-Technical Education (CTE) Instructor (Limited Term) chez San Diego County Office Of Education

San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting dynamic and experienced CTE-certified educators to serve as part time, hourly instructors for the Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) funded Communities of Practice (CoPs). These educators will be community builders – leading collaborative, subject-specific CoPs that foster innovation, share best practices, and support continuous improvement in CTE instruction.

CREDENTIALS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid CTE teaching certification in one of the listed fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a CTE classroom.
• Demonstrated experience leading/facilitating teacher groups.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Passion for mentoring peers and advancing CTE education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with instructional coaching or professional development facilitation.
• Familiarity with equity-centered teaching practices and 21st-century skills.
• Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in your CTE field.

In addition to your EDJOIN application, please add the following attachments:

• Letter of Introduction, outlining your experience and vision for leading a Community of Practice
• Current resume
• Copy/screenshot of valid California Career-Technical Education (CTE) credential

THIS POSTING IS FOR A LIMITED-TERM POSITION.
This position is not eligible for benefits.

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SDCOE is recruiting Champion Teachers in the following CTE domains:

• Computing and Technology
• Healthcare
• Education
• Climate-related STEM

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate in person and virtual, in-depth CoP meetings per semester in your subject area, engaging peers in meaningful dialogue, resource sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and thought leader within your CoP, guiding discussions and supporting CTE teachers.
• Collaborate regularly with the GSPP Project Specialist to plan CoP agendas, align with grant goals, and evaluate impact.
• Organize with GSPP Project Specialist to offer site visits and industry tours for CoP participants.
• Develop CoP to promote attendance and foster a culture of engagement, equity, and innovation.
• Document and share outcomes from CoP meetings, including key takeaways, resources, and action items.
• Must be available to meet virtually, 4-6 p.m., Tuesday or Wednesday every other week, through June 30, 2026.

10 hrs/month, up to 100 hours for temporary assignment of Sept 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

In addition to the completion of pre-employment paperwork, applicants must have fingerprints conducted through Livescan service if they do not already have cleared fingerprints through the San Diego County Fingerprint Clearinghouse. SDCOE Fingerprint Clearinghouse out-of-pocket fee is $77.

Please note that your completed online application must include all of the required supplemental documentation attached. Emailed or Faxed supplemental documents will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.