Plumbing Instructor: Hands-On Trades Educator

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 114,750; Full time

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Teacher of Plumbing. The district provides opportunities to develop a comprehensive plumbing curriculum and ensure safe, standards-aligned instruction.

The role emphasizes planning, assessing student progress, and collaborating with staff to support student achievement. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $114,750 for a Ten (10) Month employment period and includes competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires NJDOE Standard Certificate, CE, or CEAS as deemed necessary by NJDOE instructions.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred unless otherwise specified by the NJDOE.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students by developing students' skills and competence in basic and advanced plumbing techniques, tools, and practices, safety protocols as well as an understanding of the application of plumbing principles in practical and real-world scenarios.
• Implements a comprehensive plumbing curriculum and maintains familiarity with district and New Jersey State vocational standards and certifications for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement and certification success.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for plumbing, translating them into practical learning experiences to develop sequential skills, challenge students, and effectively utilize instructional time.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to meet individual student needs, including those with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as necessary.
• Evaluates student progress through assignments, projects and exams on a regular basis and prepares progress reports.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the plumbing and educational fields by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings. In order to maintain knowledge of industry trends and technologies.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment and materials to ensure student safety protocols.
• Enforce all safety protocols in the classroom and lab settings.
• Conduct regular safety inspections tools, equipment and lab facilities.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, hands-on learning, and student engagement.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, aids, and maintains required inventory records.
• Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Encourage student participation in skills competitions and industry related events.
• Develop and promote student leadership, civic responsibility and citizenship through the integration of Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) activities into the curriculum, and through membership and participation in CTSO conferences and competitions
• Supervises out of classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day, as required.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.
• Communicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on the individual pupil's progress and development.
• Maintains attendance accounting and business service as required.
• Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Education

NJ Department of Education Standard Certificate, CE, or CEAS

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Newark Board of Education invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Teacher of Plumbing. The district provides opportunities to develop a comprehensive plumbing curriculum and ensure safe, standards-aligned instruction.

The role emphasizes planning, assessing student progress, and collaborating with staff to support student achievement. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $114,750 for a Ten (10) Month employment period and includes competitive benefits.