Trade and Industrial Teacher: Construction Trades

Career and Technical Education

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to teach high school students content focused on construction trades for application in consumer and career settings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate and instruct technical/construction skills including aspects of construction trades.
• Instruct and demonstrate proper safety practices, procedures, and standards.
• Develop and implement instructional plans and activities in the construction laboratory.
• Build positive relationships with students by providing meaningful and current instruction and by individualizing programs.
• Create and plan effective curriculum-based projects and activities correlated with a specific construction code and theory concept in mind.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment and tools used in the program.
• Manage inventory control including purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Up-to-date knowledge and technical skills required to design and operate machines and equipment.
• Expertise in data and problem analysis, creative thinking, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Ability to read blueprints and detailed drawings.
• Ability to read and utilize various measuring and construction tools.
• Ability to solve basic engineering calculation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in creating and delivering project presentations.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum: Must meet one of the following education and work experience combinations:
• HS Diploma/GED with six (6) years related work experience within the past ten (10) years.
• Associate degree in related field (Carpentry, Construction Management, Building Construction, Electrician, Electrical Trades) with four (4) years related work experience within the past eight (8) years.
• Bachelor degree in related field (Carpentry, Construction Management, Building Construction, Electrician, Electrical Trades) with two (2) years related work experience within the past five (5) years.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold 74026 Trade and Industrial Construction License or be eligible for an 74026 Technology Education license with an appropriate degree and work experience.
• OSHA 10-Hour construction Safety prior to classroom instruction; pass NCCER ICTP within 90 days from date of hire.

Certified Teacher Pay Scale - Full Time Position - 10 Months

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.