POSITION SUMMARY:
The teacher will be responsible for
planning and providing instruction for students within the Construction Trades
Plumbing program using instructional techniques that meet the needs of all
students including appropriate hands-on learning activities and meaningful
instruction. The teacher will monitor
and evaluate student performance, develop and implement plans to improve
student performance, maintain required records and follow required PGCPS
procedures and practices. In addition,
this position will develop student competencies that will enable students to
successfully enter a postsecondary school, training program or entrance to the
job market. The teacher will also be
responsible for preparing students to successfully take and pass the NCCER
certification exams at the completion of the program.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the School
Improvement Plan;
Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional
materials;
Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of
student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and
development;
Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments,
and records results;
Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including,
but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and
multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter to students;
Prepares, monitors and instructs students on all plumbing aspects
related to the Student Built House;
Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment
techniques;
Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to
effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect
students, equipment, materials and facilities;
Creates a classroom environment that provides for student
involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve
learning objectives;
Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise;
Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of
assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or
teacher-student conferences as necessary;
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board
Policy and Administrative Regulation;
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks,
materials and facilities;
Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and
provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and
methods;
Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and
methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multi-cultural content,
problem solving and interdisciplinary connections;
Collaborates with Career Academy Team to implement the goals and
objectives of the Academy of Architecture & Design; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to work with diverse populations;
Knowledge of plumbing theory, principles, codes and practices;
Working knowledge of the various types of standards and procedures
used in the assembling of pipe sections, tubing and fittings;
Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives,
curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of
instruction in field of specialization;
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning
process;
Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives
and multicultural education;
Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;
Ability to work effectively with students, parents,
administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff; and
Excellent oral and communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or higher in a state-approved
career and technical program or in the career area to be taught from an
accredited college/universities; or Associated degree in the career area to be
taught or a bachelor’s degree and official verification of 2 years of
satisfactory occupational experience in the career area to be taught; or Secondary
School Diploma or equivalent and official verification of 3 years of
satisfactory occupational experience.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a Professional
Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State
Department of Education. Journeyman Plumbing License and/or Master Plumber
preferred; NCCER Instructor Certification preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.