CBI Instructor (Clearview)

Lorain County JVS is a Career and Technical Education Training Center. It consists of a public high school for students in grades 9-12 and the Adult Career Center which offers training and educational opportunities for adults. This position is for a CBI instructor, located off campus at Clearview High School.

STARTING DATE

August 2025

SALARY

Appropriate step on Teacher's Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education.

REPORTS TO

Assigned Supervisor/Principal

Benefits

Hospitalization, dental, vision, prescription, and term life insurance; up to three approved personal leave days per year; sick leave; tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and entry year bonus.

Work Week/Year

As per Board-adopted calendar

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education, CBI endorsement or ability to obtain CBI endorsement

Ability to work with students of varied ability levels

Flexibility to work with various schedules in multiple sites and settings

Proven instructional technology skills

Evidence of strong instructional and behavioral strategies for working with students.

Team player - willingness to work effectively in a team environment

Knowledge of a variety of career pathways and post-secondary opportunities

Desirable Qualifications

Ability to incorporate multiple academic supports and interventions across content areas

Development of experiential learning opportunities, including work-based learning

Able to effectively use multiple strategies for student assessment

Ability to integrate curriculum with various career and technical pathways

Possess instructional methodology that is adaptable to student learning styles

Experience working with high school age students

Career experience outside of education

APPLY ONLINE

Visit our website at www.lcjvs.com, click "School District", followed by "JVS Employment". Applicant should attach a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, copy of certification and three letters of reference.

Description:Teach the appropriate course of study for each subject area using a variety of instructional techniques that meet individual learning styles

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions

• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
• Ensure safety of students
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment, disciplining students when necessary
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Distribute homework assignments
• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
• Coordinate instructional activities with academic instructors to provide students with program-related learning experiences
• Facilitate career exploration activities
• Develop and maintain supportive working relationships with cooperative education employers
• Coordinate and monitor student performance in cooperative work experience positions
• Provide realistic learning experiences in the areas of adult living and employability
• Promote and facilitate student transition into post-secondary education
• Foster and maintain cooperative relationships with post-secondary institutions
• Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways
• Assist in the hiring process of same subject teachers when requested and agreed upon
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing, quizzing, or evaluating student projects on a regular
• Act as teacher, facilitator and information source in subject area specialty
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety
  
  

of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct
• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences
• Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional growth seminars, workshops, etc.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of
• Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to principal and/or guidance counselor
• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
  
  

Position: Vocational Education Teacher

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study which have been
  
  

approved by the board of education

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes before and after the instructional day
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues
• Participate in advisory committee
• Coordinate with night school for use of facilities
• Assist in student recruitment activities
• Attend vocational youth organization functions
• Teach appropriate course of study pertaining to taxonomy
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal
• Perform building duties as outlined in the teacher procedural manual
• Order and warehouse multiple supplies
• Complete work orders
• Inventory and maintain tools and equipment
• Act as a mentor for first year teachers as agreed upon
• Attend educational field trips
• Participate on building "teams" when requested and agreed upon
• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Act as department chairperson when requested and agreed upon
• Serve as a role model for students
• Organize various subject specific programs within assigned building, e.g., Right to Read Week
• Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as "team" teaching, semester projects, etc.
• Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Discipline students when necessary
• Supervise student teachers
• Act as job coach
• Assist Placement Department with field-related jobs
• Participate in VSO competitions as required
• Participate in work-based learning programs
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Appropriate State of Ohio certification/license
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
• In some fields of concentration, advanced degree (M.A.) may be required
• Certification in field of concentration, including required continuing education requirements
• Journeyman or equivalent status in trade of concentration
• Classroom management skills
• Basic first-aid
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to operate equipment associated with field of concentration
• Van driver's license
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Record keeping skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of academic area and various teaching methodologies
• Experience working with children
• Knowledge of hospitality services, home economics, and other applicable areas of vocational course offerings
  
  

Equipment Operated

• Subject specific equipment, e.g., graphing calculators, computer scanner, cd burner, zip drive, digital cameras
• Overhead projector
• Computer
• Copier
• Calculator
• CD Rom applications
• Telephone
• TV/VCR
• Tow-motor
• Bobcat
• Dish machine
• Industrial washer/dryer
• Flat iron press
• Grill, fryer, other kitchen appliances
  
  

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional requirement to balance, climb and use color vision
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, crouch, kneel and stoop
• Occasionally lift, carry, push and pull various items up to a maximum of 100 pounds, e.g., classroom materials and
  
  

supplies

• Occasional evening/weekend/summer work
• Occasional requirement to travel
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all
  
  

scheduled work days except calamity days

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional exposure to toxic fumes, UV lighting
• Occasional work with flammable products
• Occasional exposure to loud noise volumes
• Occasional exposure to dust, dirt, and the like
  
  

"The Lorain County Joint Vocational School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designate