Industrial Arts Teacher

TITLE: INDUSTRIAL ARTS TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Licensed in the State of Kansas

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as
  
  

the board of education may find appropriate and

acceptable

REPORTS TO: BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR

JOB GOAL: To develop in each student an introduction to a variety of skills related to materials and processes. Such as, basic concepts in circuitry, engine components, hand tools, computer-aided design, and manufacturing, while learning to use digital fabrication tools such as 3D printers. Students will also develop project management skills.

Performance Responsibilities

• Teaches skills and knowledge in one or more courses in construction, carpentry, woodworking, circuitry, manufacturing, basic auto mechanics, digital fabrication, or general shop to middle school students.
• Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and material organization that maximizes hands-on, real-world experiences.
• Demonstrates industrial material, equipment, tools and processes, using standard or teacher-prepared models, mock-ups, sketches, and other instructional aids.
• Guides students in selection and development of appropriate elective projects.
• Instructs students in use of eye protection and safety guards, and in the use, care, organization, and safe operation of tools, machines, and equipment.
• Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to tools and equipment as required.
• Establishes and maintains standards of students' conduct needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment in an activity-type classroom with many potential hazards.
• Keeps informed of the industrial community's job entry requirements and instructs students in the fundamentals of getting and retaining these jobs.
• Evaluates each student's performance, knowledge, and skills.
• Selects and requisitions instructional aids and equipment; maintains required inventory records; makes purchases as authorized.
• Maintains professional competence through professional learning.
• Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
  
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and length of contract to be established

by the board of education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with

provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of professional

personnel.

Physical Requirements Of The Job

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Explanation

• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
• Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
• Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy*
  
  

objects or materials.

• Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or
  
  

push heavy* objects or materials.

• Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or
  
  

push heavy* objects or materials.

• Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push
  
  

heavy* objects or materials.

• In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move,
  
  

lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.

• Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.
• Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
• "Heavy" means not over 50 pounds.