Construction Tech. Teacher

Clarkston Community Schools; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkston Community Schools is seeking a qualified instructor for High School Teaching in Business and Industry (CTE) with a focus on Construction Trades. The candidate should hold a Construction Trades credential and a valid Michigan Builder's License, with preference given to those with prior secondary or adult teaching experience.

The role involves delivering competency-based instruction, developing curricula, coordinating a rigorous program, and engaging with families and advisory members to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Interim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Education Certificate in Construction Trades (CIP Code 46.0000).
• If no Occupational Certificate, qualify for Annual Occupational Authorization in Construction Trades (2 years / 4,000 hours in last 5 years).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with students and engage in business networking as needed.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and technology skills; be detail-oriented and team oriented.
• Instruct students and evaluate performance using diverse teaching methods.
• Develop curriculum and competency-based Construction Trades instruction.
• Coordinate a rigorous Construction Trades program with career-related instruction and assessments.
• Model enthusiasm and currency in Construction Trades and industry innovations.
• Prepare supplies and instructional materials for Building Construction Trades activities.
• Incorporate CTSO leadership activities into the program.
• Set course objectives and outlines following state/school guidelines.
• Assign lessons and provide feedback on student work.
• Administer assessments; report progress to parents.
• Maintain student records and classroom management systems.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress and issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Team oriented

Multi-level instruction

Computers & software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Trades or related field / Interim Occupational Certificate / Occupational Education Certificate

Michigan Builder's License (valid & current)

Tools

Industry-specific software

Job description

• Position Type:High School Teaching/ Business and Industry (CTE)
• 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 inConstruction 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.