Carpentry Instructor CTE General Building Construction

Job Title

CARPENTRY INSTRUCTOR (General Building Construction)

Job
Position Type:
Career and Technical Education / Architecture and Construction
Date Posted: 6/26/2026

Location:

Lincoln County High School
Closing Date: 07/07/2026
County:
Lincoln County Schools

• WV Professional Teaching Certificate or eligible for a Career and Technical Education Permit in General Building Construction.
• Must verify 8,000 clock hours of satisfactory and continuous work experience in building construction OR a bachelor's degree in building construction plus 6,000 clock hours of work experience.
• Skilled in computers and machine operations.
• Must pass basic skills test, content specialization test, and NOCTI test.
• Must complete certification requirements through the West Virginia Department of Education.
• NCCER Certified preferred.
• Knowledge of IEPs and implementing accommodations preferred.
• Demonstrated success in implementing instructional standards.
• Must pass a background check.
• Additional screening for applicants not currently employed (no recent dismissals, poor evaluations, etc.).

Principal, Assistant Principal, and Administrative Director

Instruct students in carpentry/building construction using methods consistent with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Programs of Study and the South Branch Career and Technical Center (or equivalent local) Administrative Council guidelines.

• Implement the adopted Programs of Study for Carpentry / Building Construction.
• Create a safe, positive classroom/shop climate conducive to learning.
• Plan and deliver instruction using a variety of strategies, including hands‑on projects, safety training, blueprint reading, tool use, and construction techniques.
• Monitor and document student progress toward mastery of skills and objectives.
• Enforce strict safety protocols (safety exams, PPE, etc.).
• Work with an industry advisory committee (minimum 2 meetings per year).
• Serve as SkillsUSA advisor and chaperone for local, state, and national events.
• Utilize the Simulated Workplace to complete minor construction projects for the school system.
• Integrate technology and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

200 days per year, salary according to the established WV/Lincoln County pay schedule.

Performance evaluated per WVDE Policy 5300.