Instructor, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning; HVAC - Career Technical Education - Student Programs and Services

HVAC Instructor

The purpose of the CTE Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Instructor is to provide students with instruction and training in the understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, and become familiar with the tools and equipment associated with HVAC as well as to prepare students for entry-level employment in the HVAC industry. Course covers theory of refrigeration evacuation and charging methods; tools, materials, and equipment;

components; electric circuits and controls; installation of HVAC systems; electrical motors; schematic wiring diagrams and HVAC blueprints; heating, ventilation, and heat pumps; and diagnosis of HVAC problems using meters. May require job development and placement of students in the local business communities for worksite training. This position is designated as a certificated teaching position and is under the supervision of a program principal.

The position may supervise related support staff as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of work experience in the technical skills, trade, or vocations to be taught are required, and one (1) of the three (3) years of the required experience must be within the last five (5) years, or two (2) years within the last ten (10) years. Up to two (2) years of the required experience may be substituted (with additional approval) of related post high school education, apprenticeship program, or college preparation course work.

Knowledge of California HVAC Code standards required.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree desired. CERTIFICATES/ CREDENTIALS/LICENSES:
• Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid California Designated Subjects Vocational or Career Technical Education Teaching Credential for the subject to be taught is required. (Refer to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing pamphlet for: Career Technical Education Designated Subjects Teaching Credentials)
• EL certification or equivalent such as CLAD, BCLAD, or SDAIE
• Valid California Driver's License may be required
• HVAC Certified Technician
• Universal EPA (680) License and other industry certifications such as NATE is desirable.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration.
* Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces)*

• Credential Copy (Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid California Designated Subjects Vocational or Career Technical Education Teaching Credential for the subject to be taught is required. (Refer to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing pamphlet for: Career Technical Education Designated Subjects Teaching Credentials))
• Letter of Introduction (Letter must be specific to the position for which you are applying)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author's name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the recruitment closing date. Letters without author's signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the recruitment closing date will not be accepted.
  
  One letter from a supervisor is preferred.)
• Resume (Employment information on Resume must be consistent with the employment information on the EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)