Construction Teacher at Gainesville High School

The Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

Work Location: Gainesville High School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Work Calendar: 190

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Principal.

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and co-curricular experiences.
• Provides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirements.
• Provides leadership opportunities for students by establishing a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), i.e., Skills
  
  USA, as a co-curricular instructional tool within the classroom.
• Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment.
• Adheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful program.
• Provides a classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area.
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, school & district leadership.
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality.
• Follows all district, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities.
• Attends school and District-level professional learning activities as directed.
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Seeks and maintains professional learning opportunities through State endorsed professional organizations, i.e., ACTE, GACTE.
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications.
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must hold or be eligible for valid Construction certification from GaPSC;
  Trades at GaPSC 505-2-.90.
• Areas of Specialization: (G) Construction AND meet any one of the five options: (Options 1, 2, 3, 4 or
  5) as outlined in GaPSC Rule 505-2-.08 CAREER, TECHNICAL AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, paragraph (3)(e). Applicants meeting all requirements with the exception of industry testing and/or licensure may be issued a three (3)-year Induction certificate in this area of specialization.
• Minimum 2 years of occupational work experience in the field required.
• Effective Oral & Written Communication Skills.

• Classroom/lab/construction environment (indoor or outdoor).
• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds.
• May require stooping or crouching.
• Vision, hearing, and verbal communications are essential functions of this position.

Employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The incumbent will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission's Code of Ethics for Educators, all Gainesville City Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria.

Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.