CTE - Aviation Instructor - Unmanned Aircraft, 2026-2027

Position Title: Aviation Instructor- Unmanned Aircraft

Payroll/Personnel Type: 10 Month

Job #: 8709

Reports to: Principal with collaboration Career & Technical Education

Shift Length: 6.5 Hours a Day

Union Eligibility: Eligible

Position Summary:

The Aviation Teacher will be the primary teacher for students to receive FAA certified level training provided they successfully complete the program. The teacher accomplishes this by providing students with a program of study that teaches required program skills, develops employability skills, and reinforces academic skills through use of rigorous curricula.

Essential Functions:

Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aides stressing laboratory-learning methods
Demonstrates mathematical concepts using representations such as models, Smartboards hands-on, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aides
Maintain liaison with the FAA, local airports and training programs
Participate in demonstrations, extra-curricular activities, community awareness/education programs, parades, recruiting events and other activities to further the program and school
Attend conferences, workshops, training programs to maintain currency/certifications
Supervises all students assigned in instructional activitie
Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Plans and develops curricula with CTE curricula coordinator to meet competency requirements for the occupational/academic areas
Develops and adapts instructional materials and experiences to meet individual student needs, aptitudes and interests
Assesses and records student accomplishments on a regular basis through an approved grading system
Maintains accurate attendance records on students and follows school procedures for reporting student attendance
Teaches and enforces safety policies and practices required by federal and state laws, the school district and the department
Develops and implements a variety of teaching strategies
Establishes and maintains an effective climate for learning
Plans and conducts appropriate educational field experiences
Evaluates and recommends instructional aide, textbooks and equipment
Creates, attends and participates in advisory committee meetings and activities
Follows district's policies and procedures as adopted by the Board of Education
Communicates regularly with parents/guardians
As part of the program evaluation process, maintains a Program Improvement Plan
Ensures student participation in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Works in cooperation with CTE Curriculum Coordinator to ensure consistent delivery of materials and to ensure software and other necessary resources are current
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient in the areas mentioned under Essential Functions and under Experience
Must put the interests of students’ first and set high expectations and demand high quality performance

Experience:

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (required)
Additional Inspector Authorization (IA), DME, and pilot ratings (preferred)

Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university AND four thousand (4,000) hours of Department-approved, aviation related work experience during the last 10 years, OR
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND five thousand (5,000) hours of Department-approved, aviation related work experience during the last 10 years, OR
High School Diploma or equivalent AND six thousand (6,000) hours of Department-approved, aviation related work experience during the last 10 years
Certified high school Skilled Technical Sciences Instructor OR
Complete CTE Instructor requirements as directed by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to become a certified Skilled Technical Sciences Instructor. (required)

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment:

Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

In connection with hiring for this position the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or national origin.

If you are not currently fully certified, we would still love for you to apply! However, we ask that you provide very specific information and documentation so that we fully understand your progress towards certification:

If you have applied for DESE certification but are awaiting the posting of your certificate: upload a copy/screenshot of your application submission in DESE to your application in the Attachments section
If you are currently enrolled in a certification program, ask your university/program supervisor to write a letter to us that includes 1. what program you are enrolled in 2. how many certification courses you have remaining 3. what certification courses you have remaining 4. what exams you still need to take and 5. whether or not your university supervisor recommends you for a provisional or temporary license.

Please note that if an offer is extended to you, the following items will be required as part of your on-boarding: