How to hire a technology education instructor

How to hire a technology education instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step technology education instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a technology education instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new technology education instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the technology education instructor you need to hire. Certain technology education instructor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A technology education instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, technology education instructors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of technology education instructors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Technology Education Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Technology Education Instructor	Career and technical education teachers instruct students in various technical and vocational subjects, such as auto repair, healthcare, and culinary arts. They teach academic and technical content to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter an occupation.	$16-35
   Adjunct Faculty	Adjunct faculty is the collective term for adjunct professors or lecturers. The adjunct faculty teaches students based on the limited-term of their contract... Show more	$21-73
   Teacher-In-Training	A teacher-in-training is a teaching professional who offers technical teaching assistance to teachers in developing effective behavior management and instructional strategies to support student learning. The teacher must collaborate with principals while employing diverse techniques to increase the effectiveness of student learning... Show more	$11-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CTE
   • Classroom Management
   • Instructional Materials
   • Curriculum Development
   • Mathematics
   • Career Technical
   • Educational Technology
   • Auto CAD
   • Advisory Committee
   • Instructional Technology
   • LMS
   • Learning Environment
   • Computer Lab
   • Led Training

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Utilize blackboard management system to encourage online discussions and manage grades.
   • Identify appropriate techniques for teaching and responding to literature, and ways to effectively use literacy to positively impact diversity education.
   • Coordinate several IEP and IEAP meeting among teachers and parents.
   • Instruct and prepare students to take the Cisco CCNA certification exam.
   • Provide desktop support for printers, copiers, and checker scanners.
   • Prepare students for MCSE, CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+/Linux+ certifications.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your technology education instructor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A technology education instructor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, technology education instructors' average salary in south carolina is 48% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level technology education instructors earn 53% less than senior-level technology education instructors.
   • Certifications. A technology education instructor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a technology education instructor's salary.

   Average technology education instructor salary

   $51,415yearly

   $24.72 hourly rate

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   Entry-level technology education instructor salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 9, 2025

4. Writing a technology education instructor job description

   A technology education instructor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a technology education instructor job description:

   Technology education instructor job description example

   Time Type: Full time
   Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
   
   Employee Type: Regular
   
   Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
   
   Type of Travel: Local
   
   Job Description
   
   What You'll Get to Do:
   
   Provide training to the Intelligence Community (IC) workforce and to maintain existing course content for currency and relevancy. You will employ both classroom instruction and alternative delivery methods for students located at Ft. Washington, MD and, possibly, temporarily at other CONUS/OCONUS locations as deem necessary to the mission.
   
   More About the Role:
   
   You will prepare and present classroom lectures and assist in TSEC curriculum modernization. Use blended learning technologies, deliver training on the knowledge and skills required for conducting compliant, effective, and efficient TSCM training. Work with course developers to ensure the correct information and best teaching methodologies are used.
   
   You'll Bring These Qualifications:
   
   + A current TS/SCI clearance and Poly
   
   + A minimum of 8-years of applied practical experience in Federal Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) OR Technical Surveillance Activities (TSA) in the last 10-years
   
   + A Bachelor's degree in Education and Training OR a minimum of 5-years of experience teaching adults
   
   + Experience in at least two of the following TSEC subdiscipline requirements: Technical Surveillance Technology: 5-years' experience in Technical Surveillance technology and techniques; Component Detection Technology: 5-years' experience in defensive component detection technology and techniques; Radio Frequency Technology: 5-years' experience in Radio Frequency technology and techniques; Telephony Technology: 5-years' experience in digital telephony technology and techniques; Computer Technology: 5-years' experience in computer and network technology and techniques including system administration, network security, hardware, and software OR a bachelor's degree in computer science or information system management; TSCM and Preparations Training: 5-years' experience in TSCM technology and techniques OR a bachelor's degree in technology, electrical engineering, communications or computer science.
   
   + In lieu of direct experience with the aforementioned TSEC subdisciplines, you must possess a bachelor's degree in technology electrical engineering, communications or computer science
   
   These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
   
   + Level 3 Technician Certification 8570
   
   What We Can Offer You:
   
   + We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
   
   + Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
   
   + We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
   
   + We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.
   
   + For over 55 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
   
   Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
   
   As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find technology education instructors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your technology education instructor job on Zippia to find and attract quality technology education instructor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with technology education instructor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new technology education instructor

   Once you've found the technology education instructor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new technology education instructor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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