Vocational Instructor - Advanced Manufacturing

Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District
- Upton, Massachusetts

Job : 5945438

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Title:

Vocational Instructor – Advanced Manufacturing POSTED: 09/30/2026

This is a school year position, appointed by the Superintendent-Director, which requires a person who can safely and effectively instruct students in accordance with industrial standards associated with the Advanced Manufacturing field, and in accordance with school policies, procedures, schedules and negotiated agreements. Vocational Instructors report directly to the department’s appointed Vocational Team Leader, and/or the school’s Vocational Director.

• Prepare for the delivery of appropriate instruction in accordance with department goals and objectives following proven procedures.
• Organize and deliver instruction sequentially following the most current Massachusetts VTE Curriculum Frameworks outlined in the Advanced Manufacturing occupational area under the Advanced Manufacturing Cluster and utilizing Competency Based Education methods and techniques as appropriate to individual student learning styles and abilities. Provide quality instruction relative to all aspects of Health and Safety as they relate to the Advanced Manufacturing Industry.
• Provide instruction aligned with the Advanced Manufacturing DESE Chapter 74 Frameworks in the following areas of this trade:
  Industry Quality Control Standards, Design Process, Problem Solving, Safe Equipment Operation, Advanced Manufacturing, Precision Measuring, CNC Programming (Manual, Conversational and CAM System).
• Provide the latest safety training to students and work with them to achieve OSHA certification in a timely manner.
• Display and promote safe working practices at all times.
• Use methods of instruction that are welcoming, motivating and student centered.
• Create an environment that is conducive to learning.
• Initiate and participate in departmental efforts to integrate instruction.
• Attend curriculum development, departmental, staff, and other required meetings.
• Participate in activities that promote the best interests of our students and our school.
• Comply with rigorous standards for professional improvement to keep current with modern technology and pedagogy.
• Cooperate with department Vocational Training Leader and/or Vocational Director in fulfilling the mission of the department and institution.
• Assist the Vocational Director and/or Team Leader with tasks related to budget development, advisory committee logistics, curriculum development and tasks related to local, state and national assessments.
• Maintain decorum and control of assigned students for the purposes of enhancing learning and insuring a safe and healthful environment in the classroom and throughout the school.
• Abide by school procedures, rules and directives.
• Become familiar with the schools systems and operating procedures.
• Must adhere to strict confidentiality practices and policies at all times when accessing and discussing sensitive student information.
• Utilize school support services as needed.
• Maintain department certifications.
• The candidate must be able to inspire excellence, achieve consensus and respond effectively to the system’s mission with humor and enthusiasm.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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