High School Industrial Arts Teacher - Carpentry​/Woodworking​/Computer Aided Drafting

Carpentry, Woodworking, and Computer Aided Drafting Teacher

Position

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in Carpentry, Woodworking and Computer Aided Drafting

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Teaches skill and knowledge in mechanics, drafting, woodworking/carpentry.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and utilizes appropriate equipment for subject area; translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of technical skills to everyday existence; guides students in the selection of projects or experiments.
• Instructs students in the proper and safe use, care and storage of tools, machines and equipment.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with district and State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records; ensures machines and equipment are in proper working order.

Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.

Travel Requirements:
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Work Schedule:

Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teachers' Unit Contract.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of a wide range of industrial, technical and technology-related subject areas, as well as best practices in incorporating technology into student learning activities.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile:

Montana Certification

Education:

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.