Teacher - CTE Electrical Trades

POSITION: CTE Trade and Industrial Teacher (Carpentry Electrical Trades or Plumbing)

SALARY GRADE: State Salary Schedule plus Local Supplement

NATURE OF WORK:

An employee in this class provides direct instruction to students. A wide variety of tasks are performed in the teachinglearning process for students the primary one being to help students learn the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature able and responsible adults. A teacher performs his/her duties under the supervision of and reports to the principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional Duties may be assigned.

• Teaches District approved curriculum
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plans a program of study employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media that meets the individual needs interests and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons units projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Assists in diagnosing the learning disabilities of students with the assistance of district specialists
• Evaluates students academic and social growth keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and administrative regulations
• Is available to students and parents for educationrelated purposes outside the instructional day

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Previous experience as a CTE Teacher is preferred but not required. The Industrial Trades (Carpentry Electrical Trades or Plumbing) position focuses on the construction industry. The candidate must retain the ability to engage students in standardsbased related activities and handson projects . Development skills including collaboration critical thinking and problemsolving are a part of each of the career pathways. Opportunities to develop the students skills further is provided through the CareerTechnical Student Organization SkillsUSA. Serving as an advisor for CareerTechnical Student Organizations is strongly encouraged.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals consistent with the duties of this position
• Ability to compose and write routine reports consistent with the duties of this position
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators staff and the general public consistent with the duties of this position

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Language Skills Ability to read analyze and interpret general trade and industrial periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills Familiarity with basic computer operation and software. Ability to learn various computer operations required for management of student information and integration of technology in classroom instruction.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee may encounter and include a noise level that is usually moderate to loud. The employee continuously interacts with the public and staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents; skills in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs. such as to lift files and paper.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in related area(s)

Carpentry; Construction Management; Building Construction Electrician Electrical Trades HVAC Plumbing

or

• Work Experience

2 years within past 5 years with Bachelors Degree

4 years within past 8 years Associate Degree

6 years within the past 10 years with High School Diploma

Example of Work Experience: Construction industry with demonstrated experience in the carpentry electrical and/or masonry fields construction manager electrician mason masonry installer HVAC Technician Plumber.

• OSHA 10Hour SafetyConstruction Credential required prior to teaching.

• Valid N.C. teaching license/certification or (74026) license.

• Once hired the teacher must be trained as an NCCER Certified Instructor.

This specification has been designated to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated regularly by the supervisor in accordance with Board Policy.