Building Trades​/Construction Teacher

Building Trades/Construction Teacher

Location:

West Fargo High School

Department:
Curriculum & Instruction

Reports To:

Building Principal

Term:
Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2026-27 school year. Following school calendar.

Schedule:

Mon-Fri Full-time

Salary:
Positions follows the  Teacher Salary Schedule

Date of last review:
March 2026

Summary:

The Building Trades/Construction Teacher guides learners through hands-on learning, preparing them for careers in the building trades/construction industry. The Building Trades/Construction Teacher instructs basic skills, safety protocols, and industry standards, while also fostering work ethic and teamwork. This involves developing lesson plans, providing practical instruction, and assessing learner progress. The teacher creates an engaging, nurturing and safe learning environment that allows learners to develop their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing;

providing instruction in academics, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world. The Building Trades/Construction Teacher provides learners with skills and practical hands-on experiences to obtain marketable job skills or post-secondary training that meets industry standards. Courses are based on state standards including safety, construction math, introduction to hand and power tools, introduction to blueprints, basic rigging, and communication and employability skills.

Building Trades I introduces learners to the fundamentals of systems, wall systems, roof systems and structure enclosure. All learners complete OSHA 10 training toward certification. Building Trades II continues with the fundamentals of construction with advanced training in floor, wall and roof systems. Advanced enclosure techniques will be included. Enhanced safety protocol will be included with emphasis on safety practices on project and the use of a safety officer.

Learners who successfully complete course modules and meet all safety standards will be eligible to receive national recognition and can articulate the national recognition into college construction craft programs. Course standards are based on National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) construction and maintenance curricula and assessments that align with industry credentials.

Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Advisorship:
SkillsUSA is the CTSO aligned with the construction technology program. CTSOs extend teaching and learning through innovative programs, business and community partnerships and leadership experiences at the school, state and national levels. The Building Trades/Construction Teacher may serve the Trade and Industry SkillsUSA CTSO Advisor and/or work colleagues to implement the leadership program. Advisors are responsible for recruitment, budget planning, meeting coordination, chapter registration, travel to conferences and fundraising for experiences.

To Apply:

Please complete the application and include up-to-date, relevant submissions of your resume, letter of interest, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available.

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaboration:
  
  Facilitates, inspires, and supports learner engagement, formative and authentic assessment, academic literacy, safe and compassionate learning environments, and technology integration through the coaching cycle framework to support learner learning.
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process.
• Communication:
  Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences.
• Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time.
• Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning.
• Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.
• Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.
• Compassion:
  Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
• Empowers learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic learners, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• Understands the…