CTAE Teacher (Construction/Carpentry)

Summary Provides instruction in selected areas of Construction Technology to ensure that students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the industry and are prepared for a career and post-secondary opportunities Essential Duties Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and co-curricular experiences Provides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirements Provides leadership opportunities for students by establishing a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), i.

e. SkillsUSA, as a co-curricular instructional tool within the classroom Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment Adheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful program Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, school and county leadership Accounts for student attendance and punctuality Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities Attends school and District-level professional learning activities as directed Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent Seeks and maintains professional learning opportunities through State endorsed professional organizations.

i.e., ACTE, GACTE Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent Certification/Licensure Must hold or be eligible for valid Construction certification from GaPSC Trades at GaPSC 505-2-.

90; Areas of Specialization: (G) Construction AND meet any one of the five options: (Options 1,2,3,4 or 5) as outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.08 CAREER, TECHNICAL AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, paragraph (3)(e) applicants meeting all requirements with the exception of industry testing and/or licensure may be issued a three (3)-year Induction certificate in this area of specialization.

Experience Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of occupational work experience in the field is preferred, but not necessary Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Proven communication and instructional strategies Classroom management skills Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing Working Conditions Classroom/lab/construction environment (indoor or outdoor) Physical Demands Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds May require stooping or crouching Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance