What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carpentry Instructor position at West Virginia Department of Education?
- Implements the WV Schools of Diversion and Transition approved program of study.
- Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning, mimicking a real work setting which allows students to practice professional skills and behaviors in a controlled space.
- Utilizes instructional techniques and methods, which increase student learning.
- Monitors student progress toward mastery of instructional goals and objectives.
- Communicates effectively within the educational community and collaborates with Special Education Teacher to implement IEP’s when developing lesson plans.
- Meets professional responsibilities.
- Complies with host agency’s policies and procedures, working in a cooperative manner with host agency staff to ensure a safe and secure environment and the integration of treatment and educational goals.
- Maintains and upgrades professional skills.
- Serves as a member of the treatment team as an educational advisor.
- Maintains a comprehensive inventory of lumber and supplies essential for the efficient operation of the program. Maintains appropriate tool control utilizing proper inventory and security of all tools, equipment, and consumable supplies.
- Maintain a safe and secure classroom, ensuring students pass all safety components for their program of study (e.g. OSHA 10).
- Inspects and maintains all tools and equipment to ensure their safe working condition and accuracy.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
- Qualifies for or holds West Virginia Career and Technical Education Licensure, as required under State Board of Education Policy 5202.
- Wage-Earning Experience – HS diploma with four years (8,000 clock hours) of satisfactory and reasonably continuous work experience in the carpentry field; OR
- Bachelor’s Degree. – Hold a bachelor’s degree AND complete two years (4,000 clock hours) of satisfactory and reasonably continuous work experience in the area for which licensure is requested; OR
- Associate Degree. – Hold an Associate Degree in an area related to the specialization AND complete two (2) years (4,000 clock hours) of satisfactory and reasonably continuous work experience in the area for which licensure is requested.
- Completion of a full year of training from an approved education program in the specialization may count toward a half year of the work experience requirements.
- Meets testing requirements as outlined in the West Virginia CTE Endorsement and Testing Manual maintained on the WVDE website.
- Possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully; (a) perform the job requirements (b) work within a correctional setting and (c) work as part of an education and rehabilitation team in concert with others.
- Prior teaching experience (3 years preferred).
- Experience in working in a correctional facility.
- Experience in working in an interagency setting.
JobID: 38922
Position Type:
Career and Technical Education/Architecture and Construction
Career and Technical Education/Architecture and Construction
Date Posted:
3/25/2025
3/25/2025
Location:
Anthony Correctional Center - Greenbrier County
Anthony Correctional Center - Greenbrier County
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
County:
West Virginia Schools of Diversion & Transition
POSITION TYPE: ProfessionalWest Virginia Schools of Diversion & Transition
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT: WV Schools of Diversion and Transition
EMPLOYMENT TERM: 240 Days
TYPICAL WORK HOURS: Operating hours of host agency, as specified by the school principal.
SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-17, salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package (WVSDT Benefits & Total Rewards) equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.
JOB SUMMARY: Provide instruction to ensure that students meet learning objectives and standards for the appropriate content.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
EXPECTATIONS:
1. The staff member works effectively as a member of an educational team.
2. The staff member demonstrates self-control.
3. The staff member exhibits an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance.
4. The staff member is ethical.
5. The staff member demonstrates good work habits.
6. The staff member demonstrates effective writing and oral presentation skills.
7. The staff member demonstrates expertise in areas of responsibility.
8. The staff member demonstrates an ability to work and communicate effectively with institutional staff.
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:
Department of Education staff are employed upon recommendation of the State Superintendent of Schools and are state employees. No representative or employee of the state is authorized to enter into any employment contract or other agreement. Department staff work under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools for the general supervision of the free schools in the state and implementing the policies of the board and other necessary tasks as determined by the State Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee. Each employee is “at-will” and subject to termination by the State Superintendent of Schools at any time, with or without notice, cause or compensation.
The employment relationship between the State Superintendent of Schools and the employee may be terminated by either party. Reasons for termination by the State Superintendent of Schools include, but are not limited to, immorality, incompetency, cruelty, insubordination, intemperance, willful neglect of duty, unsatisfactory performance, the conviction of a felony or a guilty plea or a plea of no contest to a felony charge, misuse of funds or property, violations of law or policies of the state board, lack of need, or a lack or loss of funding.
