What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Trades Teacher (starts January 2023) position at Roanoke City Public Schools?
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Instructs students in basic and advanced skills in:
- Masonry
- Carpentry
- Electricity
- Plumbing
- Sets up and maintains all required equipment.
- Prepares student practice materials.
- Monitors students during lab activities for correct safety and building trades procedures.
- Maintains classroom discipline.
- Establishes student career goals.
- Orders building trades materials and equipment consumables.
- Participates in co-curricular student activities.
- Liaison with industrial partners for future job opportunities and donations.
- Prepares weekly lesson plans.
- Maintains student progress sheets.
- Grades student performance.
- Maintains and updates school website.
- Prepares various reports for administration.
- Participates in meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
A license or certification as a professional practitioner in the area in which one is to be teaching, if applicable, or can demonstrate competency in the area of trade and industrial education one is to be teaching; at least a journeyman level in two of the four areas with extensive experience in the others. Knowledge of RCPS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, RCPS policies, and effective instructional practices; thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process; ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education; ability to infuse technology into curriculum; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents, and community; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Evidence of at least three to five years of satisfactory occupational experience within the past five years in the building trades, including but not limited to: Masonry, Plumbing, Electrical and Carpentry. Holds current OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 500 preferred), NCCER CORE certification, and at least two or more of the following: NCCER Carpentry, NCCER Plumbing, NCCER Electrical, and/or NCCER Masonry certifications.
Candidates must meet all of the requirements set forth by the Virginia Department of Education to earn a Provisional or full Technical Professional License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Handles trades workers’ equipment and materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
WORK ENVIORNMENT
Involves work in both inside and outside work environments where both controlled temperature settings and hot or cold temperature extremes can exist. Physical hazards exist in using hand and power tools and equipment.
RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Hayley Poland – Title IX Coordinator (540) 853-1393.
