What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, CTE Technology Education/Carpentry/Part-Time (25-26) position at Whitewater Middle?
Summary: Provides leadership in an educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students; provides supervision to students in a variety of school related settings; monitors and evaluates student outcomes; develops, selects or modifies lessons plans to ensure all student needs are met; maintains appropriate records and follows all policies and procedures of NCDPI and CMS.
Essential Duties:
- Develops lesson plans related to trade and industry digital manufacturing and design.
- Works directly with students in the fabrication laboratory (FabLab) to design and develop prototype models.
- Teaches students how to use the software, the machines, and to follow safety procedures, as well as assisting in the fabrication and design phases of their projects.
- Provides normal maintenance of the lab machines and insures that inventory of materials and parts is up to date and available.
- Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
- Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative and innovative thinking capabilities of students.
- Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Knowledge of emerging trends, resources and technology related to trade and industry digital manufacturing and design.
- Knowledge of computer generated technology and electronics.
- Knowledge of Common Core and NC Essential Standards.
- Knowledge of CMS Strategic Plan.
- Knowledge of General Statute 115C of the NC State Law concerning Public Education.
- Knowledge of CMS policies, rules and regulations.
- Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, prioritize projects, plan starting and ending deadlines, and successfully bring closure to projects.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability and desire to seek and pass on knowledge to others in an educational/learning environment.
- Proficiency in common desktop applications (web browsing, word processing, image editing etc.) required.
- Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and the community.
- Ability to work confidentially and with discretion.