Saint Paul Public Schools supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers in the areas of Agriculture, Business, Family & Consumer Science, Education, Communications & Technology, Construction, Manufacturing, Medical, Automotive/Transportation, and Work Based Learning. CTE teachers come from a variety of educational backgrounds. CTE teachers are passionate about bringing industry and career experiences to the classroom while teaching the skills necessary to support students toward their post-secondary career goals. CTE teachers are focused on equity, academic achievement, social emotional learning, career & college readiness and alignment with the Carl D. Perkins State and Federal goals.

CTE programs and courses are an integral part of SPPS Career Pathways and help lead the way to ensure pathways are relevant to our community, high-wage and in-demand and always teaching with the highest industry standard equipment. 

Minnesota Levy Reimbursement allows:

• 35% of CTE Licensed Teachers Salary, supplies used in CTE courses and travel is reimbursed to the district the year following reporting. Tuition paid to Colleges for CTE courses is also reimbursable at 35%
• Currently, these funds are distributed back to the HS’s in the building’s general fund allocation
• Teachers holding a CTE license or variance who are teaching a CTE course count for Levy reimbursement
• Currently, there is funding to help non-CTE certified teachers get the license

If you have questions or are interested in getting your Career and Technical Education license please contact Betty.Yang@SPPS.org