Industrial Arts Teacher 2025-2026 school year

JOB SUMMARY:

To develop in each pupil an insight and understanding of industry and its place in our society; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the technical fields; to develop practical problem solving skills related to the materials and processes of industry; and to develop in each pupil skill in the safe use of tools and machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

1. 1. Teaches skills and knowledge in one or more courses in, drafting, graphic arts, woodworking, or general shop to secondary pupils, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
   2. Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
   3. Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and clean-up activities can be accomplished within allotted time.
   4. Demonstrates industrial materials, equipment, tools and processes, using standard or teacher-prepared models, mock-ups, sketches, and other instructional aids.
   5. Guides pupils in selection of appropriate elective projects or experiments.
   6. Maintains an auditable record of student attendance and makes daily reports of students absent each period.  Assigns citizenship and scholarship marks.
   7. Instruct pupils in use of eye protection and safety guards, and in the use, care, and safe operation of tools, machines, and equipment.
   8. Maintains control of storage and use of school owned property.  Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to tools and equipment as required.
   9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment in an activity type classroom with may potential hazards.
   10. Keeps informed of the industrial community’s job entry requirements and instructs pupils in the rudiments of getting and retaining these jobs.
   11. Evaluates each pupil’s performance, knowledge, and skills.
   12. Selects and requisitions instructional aids and equipment; maintains required inventory records; make purchases as authorized.
   13. Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
   14. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
   15. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
   16. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.  May work with citizens advisory committees in development of specific vocational education programs.
   17. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
   18. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities.

ECUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Appropriate Missouri Teacher Certification

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

1. Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, and interact effectively with all aspects of the school community is required.
2. Ability to solve conflicts, maintain confidentiality and remain open to various ideas and viewpoints.

REASONING ABILITY:

1. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while complying with established policies and procedures of the building and district.
2. Identifies and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
3. Ability to concentrate, think, read and learn is necessary to perform the essential job duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, talk, listen, and respond. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee will regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Occasionally, the employee may lift up to 50 pounds, such as, to lift files, papers, and equipment. The foregoing is not an exclusive list and the employee may be required to exceed the minimum physical demand specifications should the safety and security of students and staff be compromised.

The above physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually at a moderate to loud level with frequent interruptions. The employee continuously interacts with students, staff and the public. Travel may be necessary to various District buildings and/or other sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

The information contained in job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.