Introduction to Construction Careers Instructor Job Edinburg area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Introduction

Introduction to Construction Careers Instructor – Windham School District, Edinburg, Texas.

Job Details

Job

Starting Date:
Immediately

Employment Status:
Exempt

Pay Group: V0‑20 (Based on Experience) Salary Plan

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Salary: $58,356 to $81,888 per Year

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education – Carpentry
Career and Technical Education – Masonry
Career and Technical Education – Metalworking
Career and Technical Education – Plumbing & Heating
Career and Technical Education – Welding & Cutting
Career and Technical Education – Woodworking

Job Title

Intro to Construction Careers Instructor

EEO Statement

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. Selected applicants are required to reimburse the district via payroll deduction for the current rate of all TRS pension and TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1, 2025, the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month.

Primary Purpose

Instruct adult incarcerated students in the technical and soft skills needed to gain entry‑level employment. Direct instruction will include basic safety, introduction to construction math, identification and use of hand and power tools, and a basic understanding of construction. Additional focus will be on classroom and lab instruction in various construction trades.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/

Experience:

High School Diploma from an accredited high school, or hold GED equivalent.
Five years full‑time wage‑earning experience in construction or a related field within the last ten years.
Thirty semester hours from an accredited college, university, or technical school may be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis with a maximum substitution of four years.
Windham School District must issue a statement of qualification verifying work experience.
Position requires personal technology that will enable completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Plan and direct learning activities of adult incarcerated students.

Follow the Windham School District (WSD) curriculum guide(s) for area of assignment.

Participate in district staff development programs as required.

Attend and participate in faculty meetings.

Participate in all evaluations and self‑studies as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and contracting agency.

Serve on curriculum, textbook, and other committees as assigned.

Maintain lesson plans in accordance with the criteria established by WSD policy.

Maintain accurate attendance records in the manner prescribed by WSD.

Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.

Give clear oral and written instructions to students.

Manage student behavior in the classroom that is firm, fair, and consistent in applying classroom rules.

Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth of the students.

Prepare and use various methods to teach basic concepts for subject level.

Plan activities for individual student needs and engage and maintain the interest of students in instructional activity.

Administer diagnostic placement tests, achievement tests, curriculum tests, and other tests as required by the principal.

Arrange seating, materials, and displays in a manner that harmonizes with instructional aims and procedures.

Keep informed of and comply with all policies and procedures pertinent to the use of instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks.

Follow all unit procedures in checking out materials, supplies, and equipment and promptly report any defective equipment and/or student abuse of materials, supplies, or equipment.

Apply knowledge, training, and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides.

Keep informed of and comply with policies of the WSD and the…