Teacher - General Education - Carpentry

Overview

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Teacher - Carpentry (CTE)

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Apr 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Aug 24, 2026
• Position Type:
  Full-Time
• Salary:
  Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Reports To:
  
  Building Principal

TITLE: General Education Teacher - Middle and High School

TYPE: Contract Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

SALARY: Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

OBJECTIVE: The primary function of a teacher is to deliver the district curriculum in multiple ways that increase student learning and achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General Duties and Instruction:
  Teaches middle and high school students academic, social, and life skills through the delivery of district instruction, curriculum and assessment
• Prepares, administers, corrects and analyzes student assessments
• Utilizes the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in developing lessons
• Instructs students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors
• Manages his/her class as well as other students wherever those students may be located whether on campus or at off campus events
• Identifies students with academic issues and refers those students to appropriate service providers
• Regularly informs parents or guardians of their students’ academic performance and behavior
• Maintains records, attendance and grades as required by the district
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework in a timely manner
• Instructs students, using various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations
• Plans, organizes and delivers differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum
• Maintains school and classroom discipline
• Meets or calls parents to discuss student progress and issues
• Teaches one or more subjects to students in either Middle or High school
• Provides timely feedback to students, parents, and guardians on evaluations
• Use appropriate techniques and strategies that promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking skills
• Strives to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe
• Effectively and regularly communicates with fellow staff members and school administration
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems
• Other duties as assigned by the principal, school administration or superintendent of schools

• Assist in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations as well as district policies and procedures
• Works cooperatively with school administration, staff, and special education

• Respects students, parents, guardians and community
• Assists parents with questions and concerns
• Maintain professional relationships with students, parents and guardians
• Respects and embraces students of diverse backgrounds and experiences

• Assist in the protection of students and property
• Assists Principal or Vice Principal in fire and other emergency drills
• Assists the Principal or Vice Principal in the management of students e.g. dismissal, field trips, etc...

• Maintains a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality and a strong work ethic
• Participates in district professional development

• Bachelor s Degree or Master s degree from an accredited college or university
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education

Note:

The content includes ADA and Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Job Functions

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to stand, crouch and bend over for a long period of time at intervals throughout the day.

Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.

Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, newsletters, schedules, manuals, invoices, requisitions, menus, recipes, journals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations,…