THS Diesel and Heavy Duty Technology Department Head

CTECS Diesel & Heavy-Duty Technology Department Heads teach courses in the discipline of Diesel & Heavy-Duty technologies. They will be required to develop and design lesson and/or unit plans to foster student learning stimulate class discussions utilizing a variety of pedagogical methods including but not limited to differentiated instruction fostering building of relationships etc. Department Heads will provide social emotional support in the learning process and ensure student engagement. Plumbing and Heating Department Heads provide tutoring and academic counseling to students maintain classroom records and assess student coursework. Diesel & Heavy-Duty Technology Department Heads also collaborate and support colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Diesel & Heavy-Duty Technology Department Heads are required to attend periodic building-level and districtwide meetings and professional development.

Diesel & Heavy-Duty Department Heads are required to meet with business and industry partners in an effort to maintain being current in the trade and to keep apprised to the newest technology as well as providing feedback to district curriculum teams on modern industry practices to adjust curricula when needed. These relationships also connect the program and students to employment and work-based learning opportunities. For more information regarding this please review your bargaining unit contract for more information (see link above).

Additional Department Head Responsibilities include:

Instructional Support Responsibilities

1. Assists with the implementation of the instructional program within the department including supporting substitutes.
2. Assists and monitors in the implementation of the content aligned to the CTECS district approved materials such as: curriculum pacing guide DSAs and competency checklists.
3. Models a variety of instructional strategies that accommodate different student backgrounds cognitive abilities and learning styles.
4. Reviews lesson plans observes classroom instruction and provides feedback and support as needed to improve instruction classroom management and professional growth.

Leadership Responsibilities

1. Provides clear expectations regarding policies and procedures utilized in the shop including but not limited to uniform student conduct/discipline equipment uses safety compliance clean-up and inventory controls.
2. Plans and leads department meetings and PLCs with other departments as well as administration.
3. Serves on committees when requested and as a liaison between the department administration and central office.
4. Organizes and facilitates the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) in accordance with district guidelines including the recruitment of appropriate members. Increase and document PAC membership annually. Meetings will be held after school hours.
5. Promotes in industry outreach programs such as Work-Based Learning (WBL) internships Skills USA and job shadowing.
6. Provides school-wide leadership support and recommendations for professional development and direction on effective instruction and programming including instructional rounds.

Operational Responsibilities

1. Manages departmental budgets prepares and submits internal purchase requests for orders repairs and maintenance. Manage enrollment and retention plans. Ensures that student credentials are attained and tracked in collaboration with district guidelines. Improvement of summative assessments per year.
2. Oversees all Student Workforce activities such as On/Off campus Production CTECS Facilities Production WBL Internships and job shadowing ensuring that all district procedures are followed.
3. Completes all required departmental inventory tasks and assists in the removal of outdated instructional materials including repair of equipment.
4. Ensures that all equipment is properly operational and that all required maintenance and repairs are completed.
5. Ensures all safety training is appropriately completed required documentation is properly maintained and procedures are followed. Ensures safety within the department; including posting and enforcement of appropriate laboratory safety wear & rules (i.e. uniforms boots PPE etc...).
6. Maintain and submit department records including trade credentials student data and PLC minutes perform other professional duties as required by the administration.

Working Conditions:

Department Heads in this technology will be required to model and demonstrate safe work practices prior to facilitation of learning. Department Heads may need to stand for long periods of time lift climb bend twist and repeat the same movements as dictated by the trade and projects being taught.
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift medium to heavy weights and be exposed to some risk of injury from typical Diesel & Heavy-Duty repair site environments.