CTE - Teacher - Construction Trades - Wagner HS

Job Description

CTE Teacher – Construction Trades

• Education and Certification
  • Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned. (Trade and Industrial Education Grades 6-12 or 8-12 with appropriate work approval)
  • Texas Administrative Code (TAC) requires that candidates seeking CTE certification based on skill and experience must complete an approved educator preparation program (EPP)
  • A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, two years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching
  • OR an Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution, two years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching
  • OR a High School Diploma or equivalent, five years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching
  • Eligible military experience may be used in lieu of civilian experience; your EPP will review for eligibility
• Additional Requirements
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License
  • Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non‑refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

• 3-5 years classroom and/or industry‑related experience
• Experience coordinating projects and competing with students at the regional, state and/or national level (i.e. Skills
  
  USA)

• Plan the long and short range objectives for assigned courses
• Develop lesson plans with the appropriate essential elements
• Collect and use a variety of information to guide the growth and development of individual pupils
• Maximize amount of time available for instruction
• Demonstrate effective teaching methods and selects appropriate teaching materials using a variety of activities to develop student interest and performance
• Establish standards for individual pupils in terms of ability levels
• Create a classroom climate conducive to pupil intellectual, social, emotional and moral development
• Manage pupil behavior and activities to allow for learning
• Communicate effectively with students
• Evaluate and provide feedback on pupil performance continuously by utilizing a variety of sources to insure mastery of the essential elements
• Teach for cognitive, affective, and/or psychomotor learning and transfer
• Maintain accurate student accounting records and other records in compliance with local and state requirements
• Participate in in‑service workshops
• Participate in extracurricular activities as assigned
• Plan for and engage in professional development
• Interact and communicate effectively with parents and school staff
• Participate in the planning, presentation, and evaluation of various school activities
• Emphasize safety by testing all students on the appropriate procedures of all equipment
• Manage the classroom and shop/lab in such a manner as to promote learning effectiveness and to provide maximum supervision of the students
• Supervise and sponsor activities of the appropriately approved CTE student leadership organization (Skills
  
  USA)
• Provide students information about post‑secondary training programs
• Seek recommendations, advice, and updated skill methods from advisory committee members by promoting industry/business involvement in the program activities
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
• Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

Supervision and evaluation of District personnel is not a requirement of the position; however, the supervision of students is required.

• Office equipment – personal computer, printer, calculator, multi‑line telephone, software programs and peripherals, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.
• Communication equipment – radio communication equipment, cellular telephone
• Video monitoring equipment

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions

• Frequent:
  Sitting, standing, walking,…