What are the responsibilities and job description for the CTE Construction Teacher-Long Term Substitute position at Woonsocket Career and Technical Center?
Function: The Construction Program Teacher maintains a safe, hands-on learning environment for high school students exploring carpentry, electrical, and general construction. This role combines instructional support, shop safety management, and individualized student assistance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Enforce Safety Protocols: Supervise students during tool and equipment usage, ensuring strict adherence to OSHA standards, PPE requirements (safety glasses, hard hats, boots), and shop safety rules.
Manage Emergency Procedures: Respond immediately to classroom or shop safety incidents, administer basic first aid if certified, and report hazards to administration.
Support Practical Projects: Guide students through building tasks, blueprint reading, layout, and material cutting during active workshop and lab sessions.
Differentiate Learning: Adapt instructions and scaffold technical concepts for diverse learners, English language learners, or students requiring specialized accommodations.
Demonstrate Techniques: Model proper tool handling, measuring accuracy, and construction techniques as directed by the lead instructor.
Prepare Materials: Stage lumber, hardware, and safety gear prior to lab sessions to maximize instructional time.
Maintain Organization: Oversee daily shop clean-up, tool check-in/out, and proper storage of surplus building materials.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, Associate's degree or related coursework preferred
Minimum 1–3 years of practical experience in general construction, carpentry, or working within a school/youth-focused environment.
Strong working knowledge of basic construction tools
Trade certification in construction/carpentry preferred.
Valid First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)