CTE Teacher -Construction

Characteristics

Who You Are:

• You exhibit a passion for teaching and working with youth and young adults.

• You possess a strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions.

• You exhibit flexibility regarding decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties.

• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• You utilize effective time management and exhibit punctuality to the job daily.

• You pursue ongoing personal and professional growth.

• You have the ability to work in a diverse educational community setting.

Who We Are:

Our mission is to empower others to achieve their full potential. That includes our students, our partners, and you. We are a network of dropout prevention and recovery charter schools in Ohio committed to helping our students build a life of meaning and impact. Regardless of a student?s background or past, we strive to give them the tools, resources, and vision needed to become the best version of themselves. We believe that when young people gain real-world skills, confidence, and purpose, they can create the futures they desire.

Our schools blend academics, career readiness, and wraparound services that meet the needs of the whole student. We are in constant pursuit of not only serving students in the best way possible but also becoming a pillar in the communities we serve.

Everything we do in our organization is guided by our mission. Our culture is a natural outgrowth of our amazing people, whose lives and work are defined by our governing values of growth, excellence, integrity, service, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Instruction & Credentialing

• Teach assigned Industry Recognized Credentials following the school's course of study.

• Utilize technology and varying teaching modalities to routinely incorporate real-world work content, especially in trades for which our school provides certification courses.

• Facilitate Industry Recognized Credential(s) within the building at a regular cadence during the CTE block of daily instruction.

• Gather necessary documentation when a student completes a course, including course completion forms and proper vendor certificates.

Student Advisement & Support

• Maintain a caseload of advisees and meet with them on a regular basis to review Success Plans, attendance, and progress.

• Motivate students to achieve full academic goals by filling out their daily Goal Sheet upon entering the classroom.

• Monitor assignment completion during the day, sign off on daily Goal Sheets, and provide frequent student feedback.

• Keep accurate records and articulate Grad Planners to each student so they know earned credits, current schedules, and remaining classes.

• Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students and families while participating in student retention and engagement events.

• Facilitate the completion of the OMJReadiness Seal for advisees.

Data & Systems

• Update and maintain the CTE trackers including scheduling, progress, and completion.

• Employ data to personalize instruction and assessment to student needs, helping students fill gaps and see their own growth.

• Maintain a positive school environment through effective conflict resolution, collaboration, and positive reinforcement.

Professional Alignment

• Attend monthly staff MTSS meetings to review student progress and participate in school-wide PBIS.

• Participate in ongoing professional development activities, including TBTs and BLTs.

• Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters.