Position Title: Technician Mentor - Construction Trades
Reports To: Building Principal
Duration: Ten (10) Months; First scheduled student day through last scheduled student day
Hours: Monday - Friday; 6.5 hours/day (32.5 hours/week)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation: HESPA
SummaryThe Technician Mentor - Construction Trades assists, supports, and works closely with the Building Trades Teacher to enhance the professional and efficient operation of the program so that the maximum positive impact on the education of students can be realized.
Essential Functions

• Supporting instruction via tutoring and supervision of individual students or small groups of students;
• Assisting with classroom management and monitoring of student behavior;
• Preparing classroom materials, projects, demonstrations and visual displays;
• Monitoring and scoring tests and class assignments;
• Operating various construction equipment and performing general housekeeping duties.
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervision of students depending upon assignment.
Education And Experience

• High school diploma (or equivalent); and must meet one of the following requirements:
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or
• Obtain an Associate’s Degree (or higher); or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment:
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics or
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

EducationThe State Board of Education has approved the following formal assessments by which a paraprofessional may choose to demonstrate this knowledge:

• ETS ParaPro Assessment. A passing score of 460 is required. OR
• Michigan Test for Teacher Certification - Basic Skills (MTTC) [http://www.mttc.nesinc.com/] A passing score on the Basic Skills Test MTTC is required. OR
• SAT (taken on or after March 5, 2016) - Scores on the following sections are required:
• Evidence-based Reading & Writing - 480
• Mathematics - 530 OR
• ACT (taken between January 1, 1989 and October 1, 2017) - Scores on the following sections are required:
• Reading - 22
• Combined English/Writing - 22
• Mathematics - 22 OR
• Michigan Merit Examination (MME) (taken between January 1, 2007 and January 31, 2015) - Scores on the following sections are required:
• Reading - 1108
• Writing - 1129
• Mathematics - 1116 OR
• WorkKeys (taken before June 1, 2017) - Scores on the following sections are required:
• Reading for Information (Level 4 minimum),
• Applied Mathematics (Level 4 minimum) and
• Writing (Level 3 minimum) BEFORE June 1, 2017 will still meet the state requirements.

• Five years recent and relevant experience in construction; a general contractor's license or a specialty area contractor’s license;
• Interest in pursuing teacher certification; experience in teaching through involvement with apprenticeship, professional development, or employer provided instruction;
• Demonstrated success working with high school age students through coaching, community service, or community organizations;
• Demonstrable relationships with suppliers and specialty tradesmen; ability to manage a construction project from conception through final inspections including all aspects of the project.

Language Skills

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence.
• Must have phone skills and communicate with people over the phone.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form consistent with the duties of this position.

Qualifications/Skills

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff members and the school community.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and the community.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn new skills, flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to create documents that are well organized and display information that is logical and graphically appealing.
• Proficient in problem solving skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to work well with others including teacher and support staff team, and follows written and oral directions and completes assignments given.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, speaking clearly and communicating thoughts succinctly.
• Excellent grammatical, spelling and punctuation skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Computer skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerSchool, Google mail, and Internet.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions, While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Environmental AdaptabilityThe work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
The work environment includes being both indoors with controlled climate conditions and outdoors with varying climate conditions dependent upon weather for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.
TERMS
Wages are in accordance with the Howell Public Schools and Howell Education Support Personnel Association (2016-2019) collective bargaining agreement for Technician Mentor positions. The work year will include 180 student days.
Functions Of Position DescriptionThis position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The Howell Public School District retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.
This position description is not a contract for employment.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.The Howell Public School District is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.