Careers

Current Openings – Administrative Unit

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The Erie County Technical School will accept applications for a Principal in the Administrative Unit. The deadline for this posting is May 9th, however resumes will continue to be accepted until suitable candidates are found.

Principal

The ECTS is seeking an experienced, dynamic leader to fill the position of Principal. The ideal candidate will embrace and promote the ECTS mission to prepare all students for careers, post-secondary education, and life-long learning by providing knowledge and practical skills through high quality, integrated, standards-driven curriculum, access to current technologies, work-related experiences, and partnerships within the community.

Must possess excellent leadership and organizational skills, strong interpersonal and communication abilities, and a clear knowledge and understanding of technology.  ECTS is a career and technical center that services approximately 1000 students in grades 10-12.

Responsibilities:

Provide assistance and support in the administration of the total school mission including student management, daily operations of the school together with the Executive Director, and policies established by the Joint Operating Committee.

• Collaborate with sending school administrators to support ECTS students
• Engage actively in professional development and stay abreast of best practices in CTE
• Assist in the development and implementation of ECTS’s education programs
• Induct, supervise, mentor, and develop staff and students

Qualifications:

• Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Supervisor of Career and Technical Education Certificate and/or Pennsylvania Principal Certification K-12
• Experience in Special Education preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders
• Existing leadership in a school setting desired
• Commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for promoting student achievement and success

Terms:

• Full-time, 228-day administrative contract (Act 93)
• The starting salary range is roughly $80,000 to $95,000 based on experience and/or level of education.
• You must have or be willing to obtain Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 Clearances. 
• Candidates without appropriate certification through the PDE must be willing to complete the coursework requirements to obtain either PA CTE Supervisor or CTE Director certification, or K12 Secondary Principal Certification, within 3 years. 
• Masters’ Degree in Education or related field and experience in Career and Technical Education is preferred.

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Current Openings – Professional Unit

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The Erie County Technical School will accept applications for the following full-time professional union position to begin immediately. Please refer to the position details below. The deadline for this posting is April 21st, however resumes will continue to be accepted until suitable candidates are found.

Computer Networking (CMN) Instructor

The starting salary range is roughly $44,000 to $54,000 based on industry experience, teaching experience, and/or level of education.  For all positions you must have or be willing to obtain Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 Clearances.  Candidates for any of the listed instructor positions without appropriate teaching certification through the PDE must be willing to complete coursework requirements through Indiana University of Pennsylvania to obtain vocational teacher certification. 

Other Items to Note:

• Experience working with high school students and teaching in a CTE environment are preferred.
• Interested candidates are highly encouraged to review Pennsylvania’s Occupational Assessment Competency Manual to review the education and certification requirements necessary for this position.

Please direct application packet that at minimum includes a Resume and Cover Letter of interest to the address below. Note, our preference is a more complete packet with PA Standard Application for Teaching (just skip items not relevant ~ Link to Standard App), Letters of References, Clearances, Certifications, and other pertinent information. 

The CMN instructor is responsible for developing and implementing an instructional program focusing on basic skills in a variety of areas associated with computer networking that will support the Pennsylvania Occupational Standards (POS) for CIP Code 11.0901. Instruction includes but is not limited to computer hardware and operating systems, use of networking cable making tools, SOHO and enterprise configuration, and knowledge of TCP/IP.

Position Requirements:

Candidates who meet one of the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

1. Possess a PDE Vocational Teaching certification in Computer Networking.
2. Have a minimum of 4 years of wage-earning industry experience in computer networking with a willingness to obtain the Vocational Certification in Education.

* CompTIA certification preferred.

Current Openings – Classified Unit

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There are currently no openings in the Classified Unit.

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For all open positions above, must have or be willing to obtain Act 34, 114, and 151 Clearances. Interested applicants should send a cover letter of interest and current resume to:  

Human Resources
Erie County Technical School
8500 Oliver Road
Erie, PA 16509
careers@ects.org
EOE Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been found.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System Eligible
• 403b Investment Plan Eligible
• Individual and Family Health Care Plan
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• and much more….