POSITION GOAL:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in business and industry, technical skills, the use of technology, and the ability to problem solve in a wide variety of settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops and administers technology education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives; develops technology units to be delivered in the classroom or technology lab. 
2. Teaches skill and knowledge in mechanics, drafting, electricity, electronics, metalwork, graphic arts, woodworking, or related fields. 
3. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. 
4. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and utilizes appropriate equipment for subject area; translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction. 
5. Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of technical skills to everyday existence; guides students in the selection of projects or experiments. 
6. Instructs students in the proper and safe use, care and storage of tools, machines and equipment. 
7. Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. 
8. Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests. 
9. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. 
10. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws. 
11. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. 
12. Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. 
13. Coordinates with other professional Director of Technology, staff members, and others for the purpose of maximizing the uses and effectiveness of technology in student learning activities. 
14. Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records; ensures machines and equipment are in proper working order. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

1. Bachelor’s Degree.
2. Pennsylvania Secondary Teaching Certification in subject area of assignment; Pennsylvania State Certification as a Technology Education Teacher
3. Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
4. Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
5. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
6. Well organized with good time management skills.
7. Computer literate and competent with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
8. Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.
9. Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.

* This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. 190 days, 7 hours 30 minutes per day.
2. Salary and benefits according to the negotiated agreement between the Board of School Directors and the Roberts Education Association.
3. Bachelor's Degree starting $56,000; Master's Degree starting $61,000; Final salary determined by education and experience.
4. According to the School District Policy Manual (available online at www.ojrsd.com).