Job Description

Provides instruction in selected areas of Construction Technology to ensure that students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the industry and are prepared for a career and post-secondary opportunities

Essential Duties

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and co-curricular experiences
• Provides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirements
• Provides leadership opportunities for students by establishing a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), i.e. SkillsUSA, as a co-curricular instructional tool within the classroom
• Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment
• Adheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful program
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, school and county leadership
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Attends school and District-level professional learning activities as directed
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent Seeks and maintains professional learning opportunities through State endorsed professional organizations. i.e., ACTE, GACTE Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for valid Construction certification from GaPSC Trades at GaPSC 505-2-.90; Areas of Specialization: (G) Construction AND meet any one of the five options:(Options 1,2,3,4 or 5) as outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.08 CAREER, TECHNICAL AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, paragraph (3)(e)applicants meeting all requirements with the exception of industry testing and/or licensure may be issued a three (3)-year Induction certificate in this area of specialization.

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of occupational work experience in the field is preferred, but not necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven communication and instructional strategies
• Classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Working Conditions

• Classroom/lab/construction environment (indoor or outdoor)

Physical Demands

• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• May require stooping or crouching
• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance