What are the responsibilities and job description for the CTE Teacher-Building and Construction (Mt. McKinley Juvenile Hall, Martinez) position at Contra Costa County Fire Protection District?
About the Employer
The Contra Costa County Office of Education is a unique agency. One of 58 counties in the state of California, Contra Costa County has the 11th largest public school student population in the state. Officially established in 1932, the CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of our county's most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, homeless or in foster care, as well as students who have severe physical or emotional challenges.
CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts in Contra Costa County; services that can be handled most effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county's 261 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support, to technology infrastructure and communication support. In addition, CCCOE provides some of the best, high level professional development opportunities for educators in the entire state.
The County Office of Education is an essential part of Contra Costa's outstanding public school system. Overall, our county's students rank high on virtually every measure of achievement - from test scores to college entrance rates.
For more information about the County Office's programs and services, we invite you to visit our website at www.cccoe.k12.ca.us
Requirements / Qualifications
Applicants must possess OR qualify for :
- Appropriate California Single Subject Credential in Industrial Technology OR
possess or qualify for an appropriate California Designated Subjects CTE Constructions
Trades Teaching Credential (in order to qualify for the CTE credential, you must possess three (3) years
industry experience with construction trades)
The following items are required along with the completed EDJOIN application :
The teacher in this position will work a .70 FTE, M-F.
The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.
Comments and Other Information
The Mt. McKinley School , Martinez Campus, is located at Juvenile Hall. The school offers a variety of classes targeted at students' specific needs. All teachers are certificated, and the curriculum is aligned with the California State standards and frameworks. Lessons are designed to accommodate students diverse in ability and learning styles. Technology is highly valued and all students have access to computers. This program also helps students develop pro-social behaviors and life skills.
The teacher in this position will teach building and construction trades to students and lead students in developing construction projects. The program course of study is to be articulated to pre-apprenticeship community college courses. The teacher will also work with trade union partners and school administration to provide a bridge for students to apprenticeship opportunities in the community.
The teacher in this position will work a .70 FTE, M-F.
