Long Term Substitute Plumbing Instructor

26-27 Long Term Substitute Plumbing Instructor

Somerville Public Schools SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - Somerville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5907016
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

The Long Term Plumbing Instructor provides high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) instruction that prepares students for postsecondary education, industry-recognized credentials, licensure, apprenticeships, and careers in the plumbing profession. The instructor delivers engaging classroom and laboratory instruction that integrates academic, technical, and employability skills while fostering a safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.

The instructor is responsible for developing students' technical proficiency, professionalism, and workplace readiness in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Career Vocational Technical Education (CVTE) Frameworks. The instructor collaborates with colleagues, industry partners, families, and school staff to support student achievement, career readiness, and successful transition to employment, apprenticeships, or postsecondary education. Based on student enrollment and program needs, the instructor may also provide instructional support within the HVAC program.

The responsibilities listed below will be shared with the other instructor and reflect the primary duties of the position; the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the role. Additional responsibilities that are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position may be assigned as needed to meet program, legal, or operational needs.

• Plan, organize, and deliver engaging classroom and laboratory instruction aligned with the Massachusetts DESE Career Vocational Technical Education (CVTE) Frameworks and district curriculum.
• Teach plumbing theory, technical skills, safety procedures, plumbing codes, and industry best practices that prepare students for licensure, apprenticeships, and employment.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that incorporate demonstrations, direct instruction, hands-on laboratory activities, assessments, and differentiated instructional strategies.
• Create and maintain a safe, organized, and productive classroom and laboratory environment that promotes student engagement, professionalism, and respect.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable plumbing codes, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, and industry safety requirements.
• Assess student learning through classroom, laboratory, and performance-based evaluations and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Prepare students for success in the plumbing trade through competency-based instruction aligned with industry expectations and Massachusetts licensure requirements.
• Continuously evaluate and improve curriculum, instructional practices, equipment, and instructional resources to reflect current industry standards, emerging technologies, and workforce needs.
• Foster students' employability skills, including communication, teamwork, professionalism, customer service, problem-solving, and ethical workplace practices.
• Establish and maintain high expectations for student behavior while creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely student records, including attendance, grades, competencies, and other documentation required by district policy, DESE regulations, and applicable laws.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with…