Teacher/Construction

Position Type

High School Teaching/Career & Technical Education - Construction

Date Posted

2/26/2025

Location:

Madison Career & Technical Center

Date Available

07/16/2025

Closing Date

03/28/2025

Applicants must apply online

Applicant must hold a Mississippi Teaching certificate with endorsement code: 977 (OR be willing to achieve the endorsement).

Applicants are to submit a letter of interest and resume (including 3 references) to Dr. Nason Lollar, Principal of the Madison Career & Technical Center (nlollar@madison-schools.com).

Position: MCTC Construction Teacher

Reports to: Dr. Nason Lollar, MCTC Principal

Job Purpose

In keeping with a tradition of excellence, the purpose of the Career/Technical Education (CTE) Teacher is to help students learn required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women; and to lead by example in abiding by employee code of conduct policies outlined in the staff handbook. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by the principal.Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students.Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.Implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as assigned.
  
  

CTE Teacher Job Description

• Identify and report the possibility of learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulationAssist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just mannerMake provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable termsPlan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate the job performanceStrive to maintain and improve professional competence by participation in training sessions and classesAttend staff meetings and serve on staff committeesMaintain and accept responsibility for any district owned and MS Dept. of Education fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable useUndergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy proceduresLead and attend staff meetings/trainings as applicable; serve on staff committeesMaintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable useUndergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy proceduresMaintain confidentialityRegular, dependable, in person, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this positionPerform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policyRead, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, all other District, State and Federal policies, and procedures and protocols as established by MCS and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
  
  

Qualifications

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Education or related field. AA degree, with documented experience in a Construction field can also apply toward certification.Certification: Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency certification issued by the state of Mississippi Educational BoardOther Requirements: As required for the CTE component of the position,
• Obtain certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).Guide students through NCCER approved training.Prepare students to obtain NCCER certification through training.Document accomplishment of Career/Technical Education curriculum objectives throughout the school year through use of the PULSE planning and assessment system as directed by the Research and Curriculum Unit at Mississippi State University and the Mississippi Department of Education.Participate and Sponsor the required Construction Skills Club, which is a CTE program requirement.
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.

Note: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Terms Of Employment

Salary, days and work year as established by the Madison County Board of Education