CTE Teaching Assistant- Carpentry
Newton, MA - USA
Job Summary
Teaching Assistant candidate will assist licensed Chapter 74 Carpentry teacher in the shop and related classroom. The
candidate must have knowledge of and or willingness to learn the competencies and skills required of students in the
specified career area Carpentry. The candidate will have an understanding of student learning styles and possess the
ability to work with all students. The candidate will assist the licensed CTE teacher in delivering quality programming to
prepare the students to meet the requirements and expectations of the CTE program.
Required Qualifications:
Associates degree or meets the DESE requirements for NCLB paraprofessionals
1. Characteristics which clearly incorporate a team concept and indicate ability to work well with high school
students and colleagues with a variety of abilities in a positive polite and friendly manner
Possess personal and professional history which is exemplary and supported with reference.
The candidate must be able to inspire excellence achieve consensus and respond effectively to the systems
mission with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with a variety of constituencies including but not limited to: administrators
parents teachers students other school staff and visitors.
Knowledge of and or willingness to learn shop safety hand tools power tools and equipment for specified shop
area.
Desired Qualifications:
Carpentry Trade experience preferred
CTE school graduate encouraged to apply
Bachelors Degree beneficial
Essential job duties and responsibilities (not limited to)
Assists licensed teacher in preparation for shop and classroom activities.
Assists licensed teacher in daily implementation of shop projects and related instruction.
Monitors students in completing shop tasks.
Assists the licensed vocational teacher in accommodating the special needs of individual students.
Assists in the maintenance of individual records for each student.
Helps to maintain discipline under the supervision of the licensed teacher.
Alerts the licensed teacher to any problem or provides special information about an individual student.
Assists the vocational teacher in maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by licensed teacher.
Assists individual students in need of special attention.
May serve as a substitute teacher in the absence of the licensed teacher limited access to equipment and
machinery.
Models shop and classroom safety expectations.
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected
of the licensed teacher.
Participate in in-service training programs as assigned.
Other duties deemed necessary by the administration for the effective operation of the CTE program and the
welfare of its students.
Consistent reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students.
Responsible for implementing other job related duties as needed.
Work Environment:
Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually
moderate.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Required Experience:
Junior IC