PHS Construction Teacher

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: The following responsibilities are required of the position plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the building principal.

• Provide instruction in all aspects of construction.

• Assist students in enhancing their skills in the areas necessary to seek employment in the construction industry.

• Integrate the instruction of basic skills into the career and technical curriculum as well as teach employability skills such as working with others good attendance and a positive work ethic.
• Prepare students for entry level employment into the construction industry or for post-secondary study.

• Assist students to be successful in vocational education by monitoring their technical basic skills and placement records.

• Assist students in developing their career education plans and instruct students in resume writing and interview skills.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:Possess a valid Indiana Workplace Specialist license or be eligible for Workplace Specialist license based upon 3-5 years work experience in the construction industry or possess an Indiana Teaching License with a Tech Ed endorsement or be eligible for an Adjunct Permit.

• Experience with building a house shed and various scale construction projects with accuracy and detail. Possess a CDL license or have the ability to attain one. Outstanding communication skills
• Experience assisting students to make viable realistic career decisions. Professional organizational skills. Have verifiable work experience outside of education. Have the ability to improve and enhance the construction program based upon on industry standards
• Ability to develop partnerships with area employers and trades unions
• Have a good driving record
• Have a clean criminal history background
• Experience in vocational education or technical training preferred
• Extensive knowledge about careers in the construction industry
• Be computer literate
• Willing to participate in continuing professional development

Essential Duties & Expectations:Organize and take responsibility for an active and effective program advisory committee

Develop and implement a curriculum within the guidelines of the State Department of Education and Porter County Career and Technical Education System

Establish relationships with area employers in the construction industry

Maintain current license status and perform the necessary continuing education required to maintain and upgrade licensure

Represent the Career and Technical Education program and the hosting high school with a high degree of professionalism

Develop/maintain dual credit agreements with post-secondary institutions

Direct the instruction of assigned students

Perform all regular and customary duties of a classroom teacher maintain student discipline perform required record keeping inventory equipment and supplies and perform student attendance keeping responsibilities

Establish communication with students parents and the sending school administration when necessary

Assist in the performance of all standard and related tasks of the corporation teachers

Assist in the maintenance of all necessary paperwork and records for the class

Maintain communication with teaching colleagues and the PCES Career and Technical Education Department

Responsible to carry out all other duties assigned by the Administration

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of the job.

The general physical demands include: standing up to four hours climbingbending stooping and lifting up to 20 lbs as part of routine job activities withinthe classroom environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustiveand may change as determined by the needs of the employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed Controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the employee is expected to adhere to and agrees to adhere to PTSCore Values the PTS Strategic Plan as well as all PTS District policiesand guidelines including but not limited to the civility policy.

Required Experience:

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