Sustainable Construction & Design Instructor - Career Center

Sustainable Construction & Design Instructor
- Career Center Waterloo Community School District WATERLOO CAREER CENTER
- Waterloo, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Sustainable Construction & Design Instructor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: WEA Teacher

Immediate Supervisor: WCC Assistant Principal

Job Summary:

The Waterloo Career Center offers several programs that align with Iowa’s Career and Technical Education Service Areas. The Sustainable Construction and Design teacher applies a hands-on engaging learning environment. The courses provide experiences and information, typically including career opportunities and training requirements, regarding construction-related occupations. Students engage in activities such as reading blueprints, preparing building sites, starting foundations, erecting structures, installing utilities, finishing services, and providing maintenance.

Courses include Construction 1, Construction 2, and Construction 3.

Sustainable Construction and Design courses require knowledge of construction and experience with commercial, residential or institutional structures. In addition, staff must follow the outcomes of the Waterloo Career Center and Iowa Department of Labor. This position requires a CTE authorization which can be completed upon hire.

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university
• Career and Technical Education Authorization

Certification

• Appropriate current state endorsement or certification

Recommended

• Experience teaching concurrent classes
• Required:
  
  Approval from Hawkeye Community College to teach Sustainable Construction concurrent courses

Experience

• Preferred: experience working in the construction industry

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability
• Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and associated issues related to student performance and instructional methodology
• Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity and human rights
• Demonstrated experience as a self-starter
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks through the group process
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills

Technology Requirements

• Knowledge of Google Suite applications
• Knowledge of computer-related storage devices
• Knowledge of educational copyright laws
• Knowledge of computer security expectations

Supervision of Others:

• Para educators assisting in classroom
• Student teachers as necessary

Personal Contacts:

• Students and families
• All district personnel
• Volunteers
• Community members

Job Duties:

• Enhances academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals.
• Provides multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to students, families and staff. b. Implements strategies supporting students, building and district goals. c. Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making. d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student. e. Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport and fairness.
  
  f. Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning. g. Communicates with students, families, colleagues and communities effectively and accurately.
• Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
• Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships and different perspectives related to the content area. b. Uses knowledge of…