Electrical Instructor

Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School is seeking an Electrical Instructor for the 2025-2026 school year in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This 10-month position (185 days) requires Massachusetts DESE credentials or waiver eligibility, a Master Electrician license, and experience with young adults.

The role involves delivering electrical instruction, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of electrical concepts and instructional delivery.
• Ability to adapt lessons to diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned students in designated locations and times.
• Maintains accurate records and enforces school policies.
• Employs varied instructional techniques and media to meet student needs.
• Collaborates with staff to plan instructional goals and methods.
• Participates in faculty meetings and school activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm for learning

Classroom management

Effective communication

Job description

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Electrical Instructor

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946899

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

GREATER NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL 2025-2026 School Year

10 Month Position - School year (185 days)

Please note that multiple positions may be hired from this posting, if necessary.

TITLE: Electrical Instructor

WORK YEAR:185 Days

Essential Functions

• Integrate Electrical concepts with academic related subjects.
• Meets and instructs assigned students in designated locations and times.
• Develops and maintains an environment conducive to effective learning.
• Prepare for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of superior.
• Assists students to set and maintain standards of appropriate behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs of the students.
• Implements the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress on a continuing basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.
• Is available to meet with students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.
• Participates in faculty meetings.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning their educational and behavioral progress.
• Participates in staff and faculty meetings.
• Participates in the evaluation process.
• Performs other duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS: DESE Chapter 74 Certification in Electrical (9-14) or qualify for a waiver of license. Master Electrician's License. Prior experience working with young adults desired .

Preliminary Vocational Technical Teacher License Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Five years of recent (within the last seven years), full-time employment experience directly related to electricity
• Possession of current Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician license
• Possession of current Massachusetts Master Electrician license
• Passing score of at least 70% on each test (written test and performance test) in electricity
• Achieve a passing score on the Vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test(VTLST) or Communication and Literacy Skills Test

Knowledge, Ability and Skills

Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge and use of materials and resources in accordance with the adopted curriculum and consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided. Demonstrates effective classroom management skills and provides for sound and effective techniques of instruction

Ability. A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Have the desire and skill to work with a diverse community in a meaningful and genuine manner. Culturally Proficient leadership skills including visioning, active listening, coaching, facilitation, and use of data for decision making. Demonstrates the ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students needs and interests. Effectively utilizes class space to form an environment conducive to learning and effectively uses instructional facilities, equipment and materials. Ability to communicate effectively, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all school employees, students, teachers, parents, and vendors, ability to recognize school-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal effectively with interruptions, occasionally under time pressure.

Skills:Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning and interest in students. Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of achievement and classroom behavior. Demonstrates effective knowledge and use of curriculum content (subject-matter and skills) associated with the instructional assignment,

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate effective knowledge of and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population. Willing and able to perform assigned duties in a manner that is sensitive to different personalities, respectful of the role and authority of school leaders, sensitive to community dynamics. Serve as a role model and mentor to young students.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other staff and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. May lift objects under 20 lbs.

Supervision

Supervision Scope: Performs routine duties that are clearly defined by the protocol and standard operating procedures. This role requires basic knowledge of departmental operations.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Academy Administrator.

Supervision Given: None

Job Environment

• Job Environment is that found typically in a classroom and school building.
• Interacts with other school staff, teachers, students, parents, and vendors.

Mission and Values The mission of the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is to provide education that is rigorous, relevant, and meaningful to each student in a safe and supportive environment, resulting in academic, career and technical excellence. This experience encourages lifelong learning, foster mutual respect, and instills social responsibility, respect for diversity, and responsible citizenship. Our core values are passion, preparation and perseverance. For information on working for the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District please visit our website at gnbvt.edu Equal Opportunity Employer The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Non-Discrimination Policy The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, homelessness, immigration or veteran status in its education programs and activities, including admission to or employment in such programs or activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $56,311 to $111,341 Per Year

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Marisol Severance , Human Resources
• Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School
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