Carpentry Instructor

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches carpentry skills and knowledge full-time to students in grades 9-12. Develops lesson plans, maintains plan book and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and clean-up activities can be accomplished within the allotted time.

• Demonstrates knowledge of occupational materials, equipment, tools, and processes using standard or teacher-prepared models, mock-ups, sketches, and other instructional aids in accordance with the carpentry competency-based task listing.

• Instructs pupils in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of tools, machinery, and equipment.

• Grades and monitors student progress through the use of progress reports, report cards, and student competency lists.

• Communicates with employers, parents, and school counselors on individual pupil progress.

• Attends special education individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, where the teacher's presence is required.

• Provides supervision and extra help to students where needed.

• Attends meetings as required by the teacher contracts.

• Performs other duties assigned by the Superintendent-Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:This position may require long periods of standing and lifting up to 50lbs. The teacher may also be required to operate hand tools and motor equipment and may work in confined spaces with exposure to dust, smoke fumes and gases.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Ten month, school year position (183 days).
Initial salary will be established by the Superintendent-Director in accordance with the Teachers' Contract.
Fringe benefits as outlined in the Teachers' Contract.

EVALUATION:As per the Teachers' Contract.QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Must hold the appropriate Chapter 74 teaching license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or be eligible to obtain such a license.

Requirements to obtain:

• High school diploma or the equivalent

• Five years of full-time employment experience directly related to carpentry

• Passing score of at least 70% on each of the written and performance exam for carpentry

• Possession of a current MA Contractors Supervisors License

• Achieve a passing score of either Vocational Technical Literacy Skills or Communication and Literacy Skills

3.Must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and independently; with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the public in creating an atmosphere where individuals feel welcome and respected.

4.Must have a valid driver's license.

5.Must have excellent oral and written communications skills.

6.Must be comfortable using computers and software.

7.Prior teaching experience preferred.

8.May have such alternatives to the above as the Superintendent-Director deems appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Director of Vocational Programs

JOB GOAL:To develop in each pupil an awareness and understanding coupled with the basic skills and knowledge applicable to carpentry in business or public sector; and to instill in each pupil safe working habits, the importance of continuation of his/her education and the assets of reliability, competence, loyalty and dependability.