Adult Construction Careers Instructor — Build Skills & Pathways

Dallas - Hutchins Unit; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham School District Dallas - Hutchins Unit in Dallas, Texas seeks an Introduction to Construction Careers Instructor to teach basic safety, math, hand and power tools, and construction fundamentals to adult incarcerated students. The role emphasizes clear instruction, classroom management, and adherence to district policies; it starts immediately and complies with TRS retirement rules as applicable.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, construction experience and possible

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years full-time construction experience in the last ten years.
• Thirty semester hours from college may substitute for experience (year-for-year, max four years).
• Windham must issue a statement of qualification verifying work experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct learning activities of adult incarcerated students.
• Follow Windham School District curriculum guides for area of assignment.
• Participate in district staff development programs as required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Participate in evaluations and self-studies as required by TEA and contracting agency.
• Serve on curriculum, textbooks and other committees as assigned.
• Maintain lesson plans in accordance with WSD policy.
• Maintain accurate attendance records in the manner prescribed by WSD.
• Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.
• Give clear oral and written instructions to students.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom firmly, fairly, and with consistency.
• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and growth.
• Prepare and use various methods to teach basic concepts for the subject level.
• Plan activities for individual student needs and engage students.
• Administer diagnostic placements and achievement tests as required.
• Arrange seating, materials, and displays to align with instructional aims.
• Follow policies for instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks.
• Follow unit procedures for checking out materials and report defects.
• Apply knowledge and media in a systems approach to instruction per curriculum guides.
• Comply with Windham policies and Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
• Maintain Student Progress Records as directed by policy.
• Follow statutes and agency regulations.
• Cooperate with staff to plan instructional goals and methods.
• Demonstrate progress toward student performance targets.
• Demonstrate progress toward district improvement plans.
• Develop and evaluate ideas to improve performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Five years construction experience (last 10 years)

Thirty college hours substitutable for experience (max 4 years)

Job description

Windham School District Dallas - Hutchins Unit in Dallas, Texas seeks an Introduction to Construction Careers Instructor to teach basic safety, math, hand and power tools, and construction fundamentals to adult incarcerated students. The role emphasizes clear instruction, classroom management, and adherence to district policies; it starts immediately and complies with TRS retirement rules as applicable.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, construction experience and possible