Long Term Sub Building Trades​/Construction Teacher

Position Title
:
Long-term Sub Building Trades/Construction Teacher

Location: Horace High School

Department
:
Curriculum & Instruction

Reports To
:
Building Principal

Term: ASAP remainder of  school year

Schedule: M-F Full-time following the academic hours of operation.

Salary: Full daily rate equates to $228.99. Will receive a $130 bonus after completing 10 full-time substitute days in the district Does not need to be consecutive days. Bonus payment will follow the next payday after the 10th full-time day has been paid.

Date of last review
:
October 2026

The Long-term Substitute covers the absence of the classroom educator while providing instruction and assistance to learners and managing classroom activities and behaviors.

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.

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 andor 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 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.

(Other duties may be assigned)

• 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.

• 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…