High School Vocational Teacher - Robotics & Automation Technology

Core Teaching Responsibilities

Teach the following Vocational Technical Education Framework Strands

• Strand One:
  Safety and Health Knowledge
• Strand Two:
  Technical Standards Knowledge and Skills
• Strand Three:
  Embedded Academics
• Strand Four:
  Employability
• Strand Five:
  Management and Entrepreneurship
• Strand Six:
  Technology

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens.

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishing and communicating clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
• Prepare for classes assigned, and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor as required by the teachers' contract.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of the capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive by instruction and action to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provide progress reports as required and communicate with parents as deemed necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Diagnose the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Follow the SPS code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develop rules of classroom behavior that are enforced fairly and justly.
• Plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals, and make written evaluations as required.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements and personal expectations as a professional.
• Takes an active part in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• Attend building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among staff; meetings are held during the extended day.
• Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers' contract.
• Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum and personal well-being.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of recent (within the last seven) full‑time employment experience directly related to trade shop and state trade/union license.
• Passing score of at least 70% on the written and performance tests for Licensure.
• Passing score on the Vocational Technical Literacy (VTLST) and the Communication and Literacy Skills Test (Robotics & Automation Technology 9-12) expected to be completed as soon as possible from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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