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Start Your Online Application Now Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Community Schools, ISD #435, has an opening for a Junior High/Senior High Woodshop Teacher position in Waubun for the 2026 ? 2027 school year. Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing instruction in woodworking, construction, and career and technical education for students in grades 7?12. Responsibilities include teaching hands-on woodworking skills, tool and equipment operation, workplace safety, blueprint reading, project construction, and career readiness while preparing students for future careers, certifications, skilled trades, or post-secondary opportunities. Assignment: Certified Essential Functions Develops and delivers engaging classroom and shop instruction in woodworking, construction techniques, tool usage, equipment operation, and workplace safety. Provides instruction aligned with district curriculum standards while preparing students for technical careers, apprenticeships, certifications, and post-secondary opportunities. Teaches proper use of hand tools, power tools, woodworking machinery, safety procedures, and industry-relevant practices. Plans and implements hands-on woodworking projects, demonstrations, and technical learning activities. Evaluates and assesses student progress through practical application, assignments, tests, and project completion. Maintains a safe, organized, and structured shop/classroom environment, including equipment maintenance and safety compliance. Adapts instruction to meet diverse student learning needs and skill levels. Promotes career readiness, craftsmanship, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and technical competency. Collaborates with staff, administration, parents, and community or industry partners to support student success. Participates in curriculum development, professional development, school meetings, and student support planning. Supervises students during classroom, shop, and school-related activities while maintaining behavioral expectations. Provides leadership and guidance to classroom support staff when applicable. Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of woodworking techniques, construction practices, tools, equipment, and shop safety standards. Understanding of career and technical education instructional practices. Ability to develop and deliver technical curriculum in an engaging and age-appropriate manner. Skilled in classroom and shop management, safety oversight, and student assessment. Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and community partners. Proficiency in instructional technology, record keeping, and curriculum planning. Ability to prepare students for real-world technical careers through practical, hands-on learning experiences. Supervision of Other Employees While this position does not entail direct supervision of other employees, it does provide indirect supervision for paraprofessionals in the classroom. Physical Requirements Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects in the performance of the job. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor''s Degree in Education and a relevant instructional subject area(s). License: Licensed in the State of Minnesota in the appropriate instructional area. Experience: Minimum completion of an assigned internship/practice teaching experience and degree program. This description outlines the general nature of the work expected from an individual in this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to potential modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities Waubun Public School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online