Licensed Trades Instructor – HVAC/Electrical (Correctional)

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance allowance

Retirement plan

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education seeks a Licensed Trades Instructor to provide competency-based, blended learning instruction for students in a correctional setting at Jess Dunn Correctional Center, Taft, OK. Emphasis on tracking training hours toward journeyman exam completion and integration of academics, life and employability skills.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalency, five years’ experience in a licensed trade, and HVAC or Electrical licensure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a licensed trade field.
• Professional license credential in HVAC or Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality career and technology instruction in accordance with effective teaching criteria to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable American Correctional Association standards.
• Maintain compliance with the program quality standards set forth by the State Board of Career and Technology Education.
• Maintain an accurate daily tool caustic log and accurately perform scheduled equipment inventory verification process.
• Ensure safety and security of all areas in compliance with Department of Corrections regulations and all appropriate state and federal guidelines.
• Participate in professional development activities as prescribed by the Skills Centers administration.
• Incorporate employability skills training into the integrated curriculum system.
• Develop business and industry relationships to identify skill sets and employment markets with high-wage employment opportunities.
• Maintain and document contact information with graduates following their releases from DOC custody.
• Place students in training-related programs or other high-wage employment opportunities.
• Accurately prepare, maintain, and submit all required Skills Centers School System information management system data and other required reports in a timely manner.
• Initiate requisitions for tools, equipment, instructional supplies, and curriculum materials necessary for instruction.
• Monitor student progress on life success plans.
• Identify and certify existing student competencies.
• Ensure course outcomes and individual student performances are maintained at acceptable levels.
• Provide mentoring and assistance to peers and other instructional staff.
• Communicate issues affecting delivery of education, training, and student success to appropriate Skills Centers School staff members.
• Maintain professional work ethics to include appearance, management of time and leave, positive attitude and working relationships.
• Be familiar with and understand the Skills Centers Employee Handbook.

Skills

Experience in licensed trades

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Five years’ licensed trade experience

HVAC or Electrical license credential

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education seeks a Licensed Trades Instructor to provide competency-based, blended learning instruction for students in a correctional setting at Jess Dunn Correctional Center, Taft, OK. Emphasis on tracking training hours toward journeyman exam completion and integration of academics, life and employability skills.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalency, five years’ experience in a licensed trade, and HVAC or Electrical licensure.