Secondary Building Trades Teacher

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Architecture / Construction / Skilled Trades Instructor

FLSA: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper state certification

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 210 days

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must hold, be eligible for, or be willing to obtain a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Technical Professional licensure with endorsement in the applicable subject area. The candidate must be eligible for a Virginia Provisional Technical Professional License. To qualify for this provisional license, the applicant must meet endorsement requirements in any one or more of the following:

Electricity:

Two years of successful, full-time or the equivalent of occupational experience within the past five years in Electricity.

Holds a DPOR Journeyman or Master Card for Electrician Plumbing:

Two years of successful, full-time or the equivalent of occupational experience within the past five years in plumbing.

Holds a DPOR Journeyman or Master Card for Plumbing. Carpentry:

Two years of successful, full-time or the equivalent of occupational experience within the past five years in residential carpentry.

Occupational experience should include evidence in the area of residential carpentry. Experience must include reference letters from any of the following: building officials, building inspectors, current or former employers, contractors, engineers, architects or current or past clients attesting to the candidates work in the trade. The division will maintain these reference letters and provide verification to VDOE on the appropriate forms. Masonry:

Two years of successful, full-time or the equivalent of occupational experience within the past five years in masonry.

Occupational experience should include evidence in the area of masonry.

Experience must include reference letters from any of the following: building officials, building inspectors, current or former employers, contractors, engineers, architects or current or past clients attesting to the candidates work in the trade. The division will maintain these reference letters and provide verification to VDOE on the appropriate forms.

Completion of the OSHA 510 and 500 Construction Standards trainer courses are preferred. Fulfillment of these Standards are required upon employment. Reimbursement for this training will be provided. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following actions:

Meets and instructs the students(s) in the locations and at the time designated;

Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom and lab that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system;

Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor;

Integrates the use of technology and academic skills in the development of technical skills;

Maintains and integrates current occupational competencies;

Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior; Provides an effective program of instruction to include:

Utilizes a variety of Instructional skills;

Demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development;

Utilizes materials and resources in accordance with the adopted curriculum and consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided;

Demonstrates mastery of content area;

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities;

Documents and submits student progress, grades, attendance, and completion of competencies following policies and practices;

Maintains and upholds school policies and procedures;

Maintains records as required by law, system policy, and administrative regulations;

Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative regulations;

Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes within contractual commitments;

Attends and participates in faculty and department meetings;

Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials;

Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all students;

Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with others;

Assists students in the development of student portfolios;

Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

Provides an effective, up-to-date learning laboratory;

Maintains inventory of equipment and instructional supplies;

Develops effective working relationship and advisory committee with local businesses;

Orders, sets-up, maintains, and monitors use of equipment and material;

Maintains a clean and organized work environment.