Career and Tech Educ. Building Trades Instructor

PERSONNEL: Certificate Salary: depending on experience and education Health Benefits JOB DESCRIPTION: Career and Technical Education � Building Trades Instructor/ Residential Carpentry The Building Trades Instructor will instruct residential carpentry classes from beginning to advanced level students and other curriculum related to the Building Trades program.

Examples of Duties:

• Utilize a variety of effective and professional teaching techniques and methods to assist students in attaining the performance objectives of the Building Trades program;
• Implement lessons to teach skills required to master carpentry and related competencies; including a statement of the student performance objectives to be achieved;
• Provide group and individual instruction using effective teaching strategies, instructional materials and equipment;
• Maintain an organized, safe work environment
• Provide immediate supervision to all students while they are in the building;
• Submit a report of the total number of hours of training the student received and the related skills achieved, and make recommendations for certificates of completion upon culmination of a student's training (if applicable);
• Accurately and punctually submit to CTE Coordinator all forms and information needed for attendance accounting and grade reporting;
• Prepare students for entry-level employment, advanced training, or career advancement;
• Attend staff meetings and other such meetings as required by the high school administration;
• Provide effective and cooperative liaison between the school, business industry, apprenticeship programs and the general community;
• Perform related duties, as assigned. REQUIRED EDUCATION:
• High School Diploma REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
• Possession of a valid Colorado Vocational Education Teaching Credential in Carpentry, or be eligible to apply for the credential by meeting the education/experience requirements of the state of Colorado. : Possess or be willing to work to obtain a contractor's license.
• Valid Class C Driver's License
• Fingerprint clearance REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of all aspects of the building industry; carpentry theory and applications in the following areas:

1. Woodworking;
2. Framing;
3. Finish work;
4. Cabinet layout and construction;
5. Roofing;
6. Exterior siding applications;
7. Hanging doors and windows;
8. Shooting grades;
9. Interior applications (drywall hanging, taping, texturing, etc.);
10. Carpentry tools (power tools, skill saws, etc.)
11. Flooring;
12. Curriculum and instructional practices;
13. Current industry trends, methodology and practices. Ability to:

• Teach classes relating to all aspects of carpentry;
• Teach entry level job skills;
• Teach employability skills (behavior, dress, phone, etc.);
• Safely and effectively operate & teach how to use a wide range of carpentry tools and equipment;
• Apply the principles of behavior modification with an emphasis on positive reinforcement & student safety;
• Provide instruction which results in student success;
• Communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both oral and written form;
• Maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge;
• Be flexible and receptive to change;
• Organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities;
• Adapt to periodic heavy workload;
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance;
• Organize environment and instruction to facilitate learning;
• Write lesson plans for individual and group instruction;
• Use diverse teaching strategies to meet students' learning styles, abilities, and interests;
• Assist in recruitment of students. Certification: CDE/CTE/Alternative acceptable Attachment(s): Construction Trades Job Description.pdf