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K-T Instructor (Carpentry) - MOA

Published: 10/16/2026 5:03 PM

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Career & Technical Education (OCTE), Morgan Area Technology Center in West Liberty, KY has an opening for a MOA Carpentry Instructor.​

​The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) operates 50 Area Technology Centers (ATCs) which serve 115 local feeder districts. A state Area Technology Center (ATC) is a secondary state operated school facility dedicated to the primary purpose of offering state approved four (4)-course Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways within CTE program areas identified by the OCTE. We are shaping the future by preparing Kentucky's students for the careers of tomorrow, collaborating closely with business and industry partners to do so. Explore the endless possibilities within our dynamic CTE community !

The Area Technology Centers under the Office of Career and Technical Education are organizationally part of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), a service agency within the Commonwealth of Kentucky under the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. KDE supports the ATCs through guidance, resources, and oversight as part of its broader mission to ensure success for every student in Kentucky's P-12 public education system.

OUR MISSION
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.

OUR CORE VALUES

  • Equity
  • Achievement
  • Collaboration
  • Integrity

 
Responsibilities include:

  • Teaches occupational preparatory classes within a career and technical education program.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

EDUCATION: Must hold the Rank III Kentucky teaching certificate in the subject area to be taught;

OR

Must hold a Kentucky Statement of Eligibility in the subject area to be taught;

OR

Four years of appropriate work experience, two of which must be in the last five years.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be able to acquire the personal national certifications applicable to the program area (A+Cert, NCCER, ABC, AGC, ASE). Applicant can be hired without the needed personal certifications but must acquire the needed certification at the next available testing period.

Salary: Dependent on rank and experience

Applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing and background checks.

In accordance with KRS 161.220, the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.

NOTE: This position will be filled through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment will be given.

Application Process

To apply:  please send resume, and letter of interest directly to: Garry Harper, Morgan County ATC Principal, 162 Road to Success, West Liberty, KY 41472 Phone: 606-743-8452, Email: garry.harper@morgan.kyschools.us 

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.