Introduction to Construction Careers Instructor

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

Introduction to Construction Careers Instructor

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This job is also posted in ESC Region 12 , and Windham School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5398057

Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Intro to Construction CareersInstructor

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. Consistent with district policy SD-7.17 “Employment of Retirees,” selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district, through payroll deduction, for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1, 2025, the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month.

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Group: V0-20 (Based on Experience) Salary Plan

Primary Purpose: Instruct adultincarcerated students in the technical and soft skills needed to gain entry-level employment. Direct instruction to include Basic Safety, Introduction to Construction Math, identification and use of hand and power tools, and basic understanding of construction. Additional focus will be on classroom and lab instruction in various construction trades.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience:

High School Diploma from an accredited high school, or hold GED equivalent.

Five years full-time, wage-earning experience in construction or a related field within thelast ten years.

Thirty semester hours from an accredited college, university, or technical school may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis with a maximum substitution of four years.

*Windham School District must be able to issue a statement of qualification verifying work experience.

This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Plan and direct learning activities of adult incarcerated students.

2.Follow the Windham School District (WSD) curriculum guide(s) for area of assignment.

3. Participate in district staff development programs as required.

4. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.

5.Participate in all evaluations and self-studies as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and contracting agency.

6.Serve on curriculum, textbooks and other committees as assigned.

7.Maintain lesson plans in accordance with the criteria established by WSD policy.

8.Maintain accurate attendance records in the manner prescribed by WSD.

9.Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.

10.Give clear oral and written instructions to students.

11.Manage student behavior in the classroom that is firm, fair, and consistent in applying classroom rules.

12.Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth of the students.

13.Prepare and use various methods to teach basic concepts for subject level.

14.Plan activities for individual student needs and engage and maintain the interest of students in instructional activity.

15.Administer diagnostic placement tests, achievement tests, curriculum tests and other tests as required by the principal.

16.Arrange seating, materials, and displays in such a manner as to harmonize with instructional aims and procedures.

17.Keep informed of and comply with all policies and procedures pertinent to the use of instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks.

18.Follow all unit procedures in checking out materials, supplies, and equipment and promptly report any defective equipment and/or student abuse of materials, supplies, or equipment.

19.Apply knowledge, training, and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides.

20.Keep informed of and comply with policies of the WSD and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

21.Maintain Student Progress Records cards as directed by WSD policies and procedures.

22.Follow statutory and agency regulations.

23.Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, methods, and policy according to WSD requirements.

24.Demonstrate progress in meeting student performance targets of the district.

25.Demonstrate progress in meeting assigned action plans of the district or campus improvement plans.

26.Develop, use, and evaluate ideas and/or innovative approaches to improve performance.

27.Perform other duties as assigned.

Policy, Reports, and Law:

28. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.

29. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

30. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned jobduties.

31. Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise adult incarcerated students in classroom settings. May also supervise teacher aides.

Working Conditions

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform full duties of position, lift up to 25 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.

Environmental Demands:

Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $58,356 to $81,888 Per Year

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Carpentry

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Aaron Dotson , HR Officer I
• Huntsville - Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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