Teacher, Computer Aided Design

Teacher, Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Teacher CAD. In our District, we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office.

All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional supports needed to succeed in school and beyond.

The Teacher CAD will serve as a classroom leader who works to provide exceptional instruction that affords all students the opportunity to excel academically and meet drafting and design standards. The CAD Teacher will bring content-specific expertise to instructional planning and delivery in order to equip students with the skills necessary for success in the drafting and design pathway of career and technical education.

This teacher will deliver specified instruction in computer-aided design and drafting. Through this role, the CAD Teacher will work relentlessly to increase student achievement levels by consistently setting rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students, monitoring progress towards these goals, and adjusting course when necessary. The Teacher will work to actively build positive and beneficial relationships with parents, guardians and community members in order to positively impact their students' academic performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture or Civil Engineering strongly preferred
• New Jersey Standard or Provisional Teaching Certificate in Skilled Trades:
  Drafting or Drafting and Design Technology Endorsement Code 2544
• Prior experience in teaching CAD/CADD courses (strongly preferred)
• Prior experience teaching low-income students in an urban setting (strongly preferred)
• Possess or willing to obtain Cooperative Education Coordinator-Hazardous Occupations endorsement
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Qualifications & Responsibilities:

• Serving as a classroom leader by providing high quality, differentiated instruction to students
• Setting rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students and investing students in these goals
• Implementing and effectively modifying instruction aligned to the district's educational goals by focusing on high standards and achievement for all students
• Planning and delivering content that covers, but is not limited to, computer-aided design and computer-assisted drafting
• Designing and implementing high-quality, thorough lesson, unit, and long-term plans that equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to master daily objectives and content standards
• Co-planning with Special Education Teachers when necessary to ensure that the academic and behavioral needs of each student are met
• Continuously tracking student achievement data and using the data to inform instructional planning and delivery
• Preparing, leveraging and delivering constructive feedback to students aimed at improving their academic performance
• Consistently implementing and enforcing rules and consequences in the classroom setting and school-wide
• Providing continuous evaluation of student progress that is consistent with district established goals and policies, and clearly communicating this progress to all necessary stakeholders
• Maintaining, monitoring, and reporting students' grade and attendance records
• Taking personal responsibility for students' mastery of academic standards
• Effectively and innovatively incorporating technological resources into classroom lessons
• Committing to continual professional growth that leads students to achieve the greatest learning gains
• Communicating effectively with students, families and colleagues in order to invest all stakeholders in the learning process
• Attending and actively participating in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings
• Meet all CTE program requirements such as hosting 2 advisory meetings per year, inputting student CTE data into Genesis, developing community partnerships for internships/apprenticeships

The Teacher CAD may also take on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or their designee.

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:

• A commitment to the success of all Camden students, specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities
• An unwavering commitment to ensuring all students leave school with the skills necessary to succeed in life and…