What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Instructor - LCCTC position at Limestone County Board of Education?
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Job Title: CTE ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY TEACHER
Supervised by/Reports to: Director of Career Technical Education
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Goals:
- To implement an educational program for the designated grade level and career technical subject area using the current designated course of study.
- To serve as an integral part of the school system facilitating instruction and career opportunities for students.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent and seven (7) years full-time work experience within the past ten (10) years in the area to be taught; or completion of regionally accredited postsecondary certificate/diploma program and five (5) years full-time work experience within past seven (7) years in area to be taught; or completion of regionally accredited postsecondary associate’s degree program and three (3) years of full-time work experience within past seven (7) years in area to be taught; or completion of bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited senior institution and one (1) year of fulltime work experience within the past three years in area to be taught.
- Passage of the needed Occupational Proficiency Exam(s). Expense of the exam(s) is applicant’s responsibility.
- Completion of all state requirements to gain teacher certification.
- Passing scores on the basic skills assessment, AECAP in Reading, Writing and Arithmetic
- Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students at the designated grade level(s) and in the designated content area(s)/subject(s).
- Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
- Ability to solve problems as a productive team member.
- Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
- Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of career technical education in the subject/field/cluster assigned.
- Demonstrates knowledge of current educational research and implements best instructional practices.
- Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
- Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students.
- Facilitates and monitors the integration of technology in the classroom.
- Creates or selects long-range instructional plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student profiles and instructional priorities.
- Defines goals and objectives for long-range instructional, departmental, and daily lesson plans.
- Sequences content and activities appropriately; paces lessons and instruction to encourage student achievement.
- Instructs students in the use, care, maintenance, and safe operation of program equipment and tools in the assigned field of instruction.
- Maintains contact with business/industry community to keep abreast of job entry requirements, current technology and practices in the designated content field, and for student referrals and placements.
- Develops, implements, and revises instructional plans and lessons according to Business and Industry Certification (BIC) standards.
- Establishes and maintains a learning environment in which students are actively engaged in the learning process.
- Provides instruction in workplace skills (e.g. punctuality, interpersonal relationships, leadership, problem-solving, ethics, and good work habits).
- Establishes a Career Technical Advisory Committee following Business Industry Certification guidelines to determine program needs and to maintain positive business/industry relationships.
- Interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for instructional planning and program evaluation.
- Uses ongoing assessment, traditional and alternative, to monitor student progress, to verify that learning is occurring, and to adjust curriculum and instruction.
- Provides feedback to students about the appropriateness of responses and quality of work with a focus on improving student performance.
- Administers standardized tests and credentialing assessments in accordance with directions provided, including proctoring and secure handling of materials.
- Communicates high learning expectations for all students.
- Engages in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
- Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, events, ceremonies, services and programs.
- Attends local, state, and national staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge as requested.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
- Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).
- Serves as the sponsor for an affiliated career and technical education student organization relevant to the program area to integrate leadership skills and to participate in educational and competitive events.
- Works with guidance personnel in the recruitment of students.
- Provides related instruction with laboratory, or other occupational experience that is appropriate to the career objectives of the student.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to finger, to handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, squat, and crouch and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull carry and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Salary: Salary to be established by The Limestone County School’s District Salary Schedule.
Terms of Employment: 187 days
AEA Approved: August 9, 2019
Board Approved: October 22, 2019
