Building Trades Subcontractor

About the Employer

Building Trades Instructor - Long Term Substitute

Job Summary

The Building Trades Instructor prepares secondary and adult students for entry-level employment in the construction field, as well as for post-secondary certificate and degree programs in construction. This instructor prepares students to complete NCCER certifications.

Per Perkins V Performance Indicators

This role directly supports Central Vermont Career Center's efforts to meet and exceed Perkins V performance indicators, including:

1S1: Four-year graduation rate 1S2: Extended graduation rate 2S2: Mathematics proficiency 2S3: Science proficiency 3S1: 6-month post-program placement 4S1: Non-traditional program concentration 5S1: Attainment of recognized post-secondary credential 5S1B: Participation in work-based learning

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and Preparation

Integrates current best practices, research, and technical education laws into the instructional plans and practices to assure the most effective learning experiences for our students.

Selects, integrates, and communicates instructional goals that are valuable, clearly stated, measurable, suitable for diverse students, and that create opportunities for different types of learning.

Designs, plans, and conducts classroom and field-based activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate; and that support the instructional goals of the program.

Instruction & Learning Environment

Creates instructional activities that provide students with the knowledge and skills to complete industry-recognized third-party assessments within the particular trade or industry.

Develops learning opportunities that integrate industry-recognized credentials and incorporate current components of all aspects of the industry.

Integrates the teaching of applied academic skills throughout all instructional activities.

Student Support

Fosters the development of students' leadership, teamwork, and practical communication skills, and teaches deportment in a manner appropriate to the industry.

Advises students in the career planning process and teaches foundation employability skills as indicated in the program core competencies developed by industry and education.

Establishes a culture for learning that incorporates the importance of the content, student pride in high-quality work, and high expectations for student achievement.

Communication and Engagement

Communicates directions, procedures, and performance expectations; and provides accurate, substantive, constructive, specific, and timely feedback on student progress and performance to students, parents, and other professionals as needed or required.

Provides a safe learning environment for all students. Specifically, the educator:

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Instructs, demonstrates, and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials, to prevent injury and damage.

Other Professional Obligations

Understands and keeps current with relevant emerging technologies to ensure the delivery of best practices within the industry.

Understands and keeps current with local, state, and federal safety regulations, and ensures compliance with those provisions.

Develops, maintains, and fosters positive partnerships and collaborative relationships (e.g., advisory committees) with industry, organized labor, parents, agencies, post-secondary institutions, and the community in delivering the curriculum.

Prepares and submits accurate, complete, timely, and effective reports as required by law and administrative regulations. Records may include, but are not limited to:

Taking and recording students' daily attendance in the program.

Preparing, administering, and grading tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Assigning and grading class work and homework.

Observing, evaluating, and recording students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Follows all school rules, administrative regulations, and CVCCSD policy and procedure; assists in upholding and enforcing all administrative regulations and rules governing students.

Develops, manages, and oversees the program's budget, ensuring the efficient and most effective use of resources.

Participates in EST/504/IEP functions, including (but not limited to) meetings, developing referral processes, screening referred students, providing supplemental support, and consulting services as requested.

Actively participates in and contributes to school events, workshops, in-service meetings, teacher trainings, building-level staff meetings, district meetings, and other school and district committees/projects.

Seeks out and actively participates in opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and teaching skills, to support district goals and school action/strategic plans, and/or as may be directed by the principal/director.

Develops and implements an effective system to maintain accurate, complete, and confidential student records (both paper and electronic), including student completion of assignments, student progress in learning, and other non-instructional records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

Assists the CTE Principal/Director in planning and evaluating program effectiveness and identifying program needs annually, contributing to the biannual Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA).