Construction Technology - Carpentry CTE

TITLE: Construction Technology – Carpentry CTE Teacher (0.5 FTE) Note to interested candidates presently in industry: There is grant money available to SKSD to assist with your preliminary CTE teacher certification coursework. Years of experience may be considered in determining the starting salary. Start Date: School Year 2026-2027 Job Description South Kingstown School District is currently accepting applications for a Construction Technology – Carpentry CTE Teacher. South Kingstown is a proud Professional Learning Community built upon collaborative leadership, 21st-century deep learning competencies, while developing a culture of equity, openness, and sharing of ideas. Working together, the South Kingstown School District provides the foundation for an exceptional educational experience. We are committed to working in partnership with families and the entire community to educate ALL of our children. Few school districts can offer what the South Kingstown School District can. The excellence and variety of programs offered by our schools, along with the quality of life in South Kingstown, make our community of South Kingstown a wonderful place to learn, work, and live. For additional information, please visit www.skschools.net. We hope that you will consider joining the South Kingstown Learning Community! PURPOSE: South Kingstown School District is looking to hire a 0.5 FTE Construction Technology or Carpentry CTE teacher to support the Construction Technology – Carpentry CTE Program, which is in place and growing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: South Kingston High School continues to increase its Construction Training Classes. We are in need of additional personnel to work with our students. The position will begin as part-time and we hope to turn it into full-time in the Future. Benefits are included. Are you a Construction professional who is willing to try this part-time? We have the systems and additional training in place to assist you with Teaching Credentials. While a bachelor’s degree is preferred, we place a very high credential in your industry work experience if you have spent a minimum of 5 years working in your area of expertise. To learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to Chip McGair (cmcgair@sksd-ri.net; 401-360-1003) to learn more This is a Part-time position (.5) FTE Essential Attributes: - Be able to present lessons with a clear and logical structure. - Outstanding verbal and written communication skills - Ability to instruct and work with high school students - Ability to collaborate with colleagues to develop curricula within the guidelines of the NECTF, lesson plans, deliver instruction, and lead project-based learning in construction. - Willingness to attend Professional Development activities outside of the standard teaching assignment - Ability to ensure student relevance to the curriculum as it relates to both subject matter and industry standards - Willingness and ability to develop and maintain industry contacts Responsibilities: 1. Willingness to earn the appropriate RI certification for building construction trades or carpentry. 2. Relevant credentials. 3. Relevant successful experience. 4. Support a vision that reflects an ALL STUDENTS classroom program. 5. Adhere to the R.I. Educator Code of Professional Responsibility, i.e., follow a code of ethics, which you can learn about 6. Promote and facilitate Professional Learning Community Goals. 7. Implement standards as appropriate 8. Ability to work with colleagues, parents, students, and administrators. 9. Ability to know and utilize technology in the teaching and learning process. 10. Some knowledge of the best practices of engineering 11. Some knowledge of best practices of architecture 12. Technology standards, technology integration, project-based, and applied learning. 13. Possess the ability to teach, or is willing to be trained in, other areas of technology such as Robotics, PLTW Engineering, or CAD/Architectural drawing. 14. Knowledge of how to teach material to students, and a willingness to understand how curriculum, standards, grade level/span expectations, and performance assessments play a role in that. 15. Support the implementation of new high school initiatives. 16. Support the co-teaching model. 17. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 18. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. 19. Positive attitude. 20. Successful interview. 21. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Screening Committee may find appropriate. 22.. Some knowledge of and willingness to learn the role of technology, projects, and apply learning to tasks 23. Willingness to work with other staff when teaching. Equal Opportunity Employer South Kingstown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Job Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ●The Construction Technology – Carpentry CTE Teacher will: ●Implement the R.I. K-12 Standards. ●Teach Construction Technology courses. ●Base all course development and proficiency on the R.I. Standards and the statements of Enduring Knowledge. ●Demonstrate knowledge and experience with Technology integration, project-based and applied learning. ●Participate in professional development opportunities. ●Have experience teaching, even if in a place of work ●Have experience in designing authentic learning experiences for students to learn core 21st Century skills. ●At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred ● Bachelor's degree preferred ●Citizenship, residency, or work visa required In addition, the position necessitates: ●Industrial work experience in the field of general construction and/or carpentry. Applicant must have a basic knowledge of all areas of construction. ●As this is a growing program, the applicant will have a major contribution toward directing its growth. ●Openness and responsiveness to feedback ●Demonstrate exemplary oral and written communication and listening skills. ●Evidence of supporting a vision that reflects ALL STUDENTS ●Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and School Committee may find appropriate. Equal Opportunity Employer South Kingstown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Job Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ●The Construction Technology – Carpentry CTE Teacher will: ●Implement the R.I. K-12 Standards. ●Teach Construction Technology courses. ●Base all course development and proficiency on the R.I. Standards and the statements of Enduring Knowledge. ●Demonstrate knowledge and experience with Technology integration, project-based and applied learning. ●Participate in professional development opportunities. ●Have experience teaching even if in a place of work ●Have experience in designing authentic learning experiences for students to learn core 21st Century skills. ●At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred ●Bachelor degree preferred ●Citizenship, residency or work visa required In addition, the position necessitates: ●Industrial work experience in the field of general construction and/or carpentry. Applicant must have a basic knowledge of all areas of construction. ●As this is a growing program, the applicant will have a major contribution toward directing its growth. ●Openness and responsiveness to feedback ●Demonstrate exemplary oral and written communication and listening skills. ●Evidence of supporting a vision that reflects ALL STUDENTS ●Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and School Committee may find appropriate.