Construction Tech. Teacher

Clarkston Community Schools; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkston Community Schools is seeking a qualified Construction Tech Teacher to deliver a comprehensive Construction Trades program for secondary/adult learners. The teacher will develop and implement competency-based curriculum, align with code standards, and coordinate hands-on activities in a well-equipped lab.

The role requires strong instructional skills, project management, and the ability to integrate Algebra 2 concepts into coursework, while engaging students and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Occupational qualification with recent construction experience
• Must possess a valid Michigan Builder's License
• Previous secondary/adult teaching experience preferred
• Specific qualifications as determined by area of instruction

Responsibilities

• Instruct students using a variety of educational methodologies
• Develop competency-based Career Technical instruction and curriculum
• Coordinate a rigorous Construction Trades curriculum with related assessments
• Maintain student records and provide progress reports to parents
• Facilitate work-based learning experiences (field trips, jobs shadows, internships)
• Promote and market the Clarkston Construction Trades Program
• Organize and manage lab equipment and program accounts

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Team oriented

Instructional skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Trades

Interim Occupational Certificate

Occupational Education Certificate

Michigan Builder's License

Secondary/adult teaching experience preferred

Tools

Industry-specific software

Job description

CONSTRUCTION TECH. TEACHER

• Bachelor's degree, Interim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Education Certificate in Construction Trades (CIP Code 46.0000); or if no Occupational Certificate, the ability to qualify for Annual Occupational Authorization in Construction Trades which requires a minimum of two years or 4,000 hours (within the last 5 years) of recent and relevant paid work experience in the construction industry
• Must possess a valid and current Michigan Builder's License
• Previous secondary/adult level teaching experience preferred
• Specific qualifications as determined by area of instruction

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Interim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Education Certificate in Construction Trades (CIP Code 46.0000); or if no Occupational Certificate, the ability to qualify for Annual Occupational Authorization in Construction Trades which requires a minimum of two years or 4,000 hours (within the last 5 years) of recent and relevant paid work experience in the construction industry
• Must possess a valid and current Michigan Builder's License
• Previous secondary/adult level teaching experience preferred
• Specific qualifications as determined by area of instruction

Duties And Responsibilities

• Communication and business networking skills required
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, technology skills, be detailed and team oriented
• Instruct students and evaluate their performances using a variety of educationally appropriate methodologies
• Develop competency based Career Technical instructional methods and materials, including curriculum
• Facilitates/coordinates a rigorous Construction Trades curriculum with career-related instruction and assessments
• Models enthusiasm for Construction Trades and demonstrates current innovations in the industry, including competition within the global economy
• Prepares orders for purchase of supplies, tools, equipment, and instructional materials necessary to support the learning activities of the Building Construction Trades program
• Integrate Career & Technical Student Organization (C.T.S.O.) leadership activities into the Construction Trades program
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school
• Assigns lessons and corrects student work
• Administers assessments to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress
• Maintains all student records
• Maintains a positive system of classroom management
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Performs related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems
• Manage program accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements
• Confer with advisory members to discuss curriculum requirements, industry standards, and to coordinate activities
• Facilitate work-based learning experiences for students (field trips, job shadows, internships, job placement)
• Promote and market the Clarkston Construction Trades Program
• Teach job entry skills and maintain an instructional program that reflects the actual work environment
• Maintain daily student progress and attendance records
• Organize and maintain lab and equipment
• Responsible for incorporating fundamentals of Algebra 2, resulting in embedded credit of Algebra 2
• Coordinate with other instructional team members to ensure best/compatible use of and common program equipment and equipment security
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of national and local building codes and standards
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply and develop competency based career-technical instructional methods
• Ability to provide multi-level instruction
• Knowledge of computers and industry specific software
• Coordinate use of common program equipment
• Be available, on occasion, for in-building and school activities and committees in various public relations, community and marketing activities beyond normal workday

Salary

Salary to commensurate with experience.

To

Clarkston Community Schools
ATTN: Human Resources Department/T. Browne
Construction Tech. Teacher
6389 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48346