Carpentry Teacher

High School Teacher - Carpentry

Teaches one or more subjects to students in secondary schools by performing the following duties. Courses offered include:
Carpentry I and Carpentry II

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Under general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator, plans and implements instructional programs designed primarily to prepare and train youth for gainful employment or entrepreneurship in carpentry careers following high school or college; to perform ancillary functions in support of these instructional programs in carpentry.
• Provides carpentry instruction that is realistic in terms of current and future job specifications. Utilizes a variety of teaching methods which will promote the attainment of desirable goals by each student. Participates in the development of instructional materials.
• Cooperates with local career counseling and guidance personnel. Assists all carpentry students to make informed decisions regarding personal occupational goals in carpentry. Provides related instruction with field, laboratory, cooperative work, or other occupational experience that is appropriate to the career objectives of the student.
• Assists all carpentry students to plan, develop, and conduct carpentry experience activities appropriate to their occupational goals. Supervises the carpentry activities of all students through on-site visitation wherever the activities occur by observation and conference with students, employers, and parents.
• Evaluates students' progress toward achieving their occupational goals and reports to parents and district administration.
• Meet all state requirements for CTE programs.
• Collaborates with community members to enrich opportunities and resources available to students.
• Prepares students to successfully complete state licensure exams and/or industry credentialing tests as applicable.
• Instructs students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
• Keeps attendance records.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom.
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Performs related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting courses of study, and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems.
• Complies with school and school board policies and regulations.
• Demonstrates professional growth.
• Prompt and accurate with required records and reports.
• Uses instructional and planning time effectively.
• Assumes responsibility for care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to his/her care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught.
• Uses out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support the instructional objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must hold a valid Virginia Teaching license with an endorsement in Carpentry.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience

• Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area in which assigned. Must hold a Collegiate Professional, Postgraduate Professional, or Technical Professional license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an endorsement in Carpentry.
• Applicants must have good health and no disqualifying physical or emotional handicaps. Evidence of fitness to teach from the standpoint of health may be required from a qualified physician.
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