Agriculture Natural Resources Technician Job Muskegon area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

JOB TITLE

Agriculture Natural Resources Technician – Muskegon Area Career Tech Center

CLASSIFICATION

Hourly

REPORTS TO

Classroom Instructor(s)

SUPERVISES

Not applicable

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

Career Tech Center technicians work under the supervision of, and at the discretion of, classroom instructors to provide a range of assistive functions within the secondary learning environment.

Final date to receive applications

All candidates must apply online kegonisd.org/jobs/.

TERMS

This position is a 191 total paid days position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days, holidays and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

SALARY RANGE

This position is on the nonunion hourly, Grade H Scale, $21.per hour.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists the lead classroom instructor in the daily educational operations and functions of the program.

Sets up, supervises and assists students who are working in a lab/shop environment.

Works with the classroom instructor in the delivery of program curriculum and the monitoring of students.

Assists the instructors in the areas of record keeping, instructional preparation, lab organization and upkeep.

Works with special needs students on a one-to-one basis, as necessary.

Assists in the supervision and documentation of student performance and progress.

Participates in professional development activities related to the job description.

Assists in the maintenance, repair, and organization of classroom equipment and materials.

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the classroom instructor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school graduation required. An Associate’s Degree, related technical training, or relevant college coursework is preferred.

Work Experience: Minimum of two (2) years (minimum 4,000 hours) of recent, related work experience in the occupational field.

Vocational Authorization: Ability to qualify for an Annual Vocational Authorization based on industry work experience.

Communication

Skills:

Possession of effective oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with instructors, students, parents, and community stakeholders.

Student Engagement: Demonstrated ability to work comfortably, effectively, and collaboratively with high school students in both lab and classroom environments.

Diversity & Inclusion: Demonstrated ability to support culturally diverse student populations, including special populations (economically/academically disadvantaged, special education, and English Learners).

Physical/Mental Capability: No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent the safe performance of essential job functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Successful experience as a technician in a secondary classroom.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

A MAISD Instructional Employee Skillfully Demonstrates . . .

Understanding the Organization:
- Serves as a strategic partner to build, grow and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
Building Collaborative Relationships:
- Finds common ground and drives to consensus.
- Takes a proactive approach to relate, build and maintain rapport with stakeholders.
- Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and responds in an effective manner.
Making Complex Decisions:
- Is respected by others for displaying student-focused decisions.
- Takes a proactive approach as an effective liaison between multiple and diverse stakeholders.
Taking Initiative:
- Identifies and seizes new opportunities with a student focus.
- Adapts quickly to changing resource requirements.
Being Authentic:
- Provides direct and actionable feedback.
- Shows consistency between words and actions.
Being Flexible and Adaptable:
- Remains calm and productive in uncertain situations.
- Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.

NOTABLE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Certain technician positions require passing a MAISD-paid physical examination and/or back x-ray, before an unconditional offer of employment can be…