CTE - Construction: Technical Assistant

CTE – Construction:
Technical Assistant

Location: Westerly High School, Westerly, Rhode Island

Position Type: Full-Time

Starting Date: Immediately

Published: Aug 08, 2025

Job : 5328437

Final date to receive applications: Until filled

Effective Date: 09/02/2025

Salary: $21.62 per hour

Hours: Per Diem

Per Diem: Up to 777 hours annually, at discretion of CTE Director and Instructor(s)

Reports to: CTE Director

• Assist classroom teachers with tasks supporting the Construction Program.
• Provide instruction to students working individually or in small groups in the classroom and on job sites.
• Monitor student activities such as test-taking, skills testing, study sessions, and field trips.
• Distribute materials, tools and supplies to students.
• Inventory supplies and assist with ordering new or replacement materials.
• Assist students with special needs.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Maintain academic confidentiality.

A candidate must have background knowledge and experience in residential construction and applicable OSHA certifications. The following skills and competencies are required.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and solves problems, gathers and analyzes information, develops alternative solutions, and works well in group settings.
• Customer Service: Communicates with customers and assists with job prospects; manages difficult or emotional situations with faculty and students; promptly responds to student needs; uses computers to navigate curriculum and monitor student progress.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; builds positive team environment; supports program success and student achievement; job site experience required.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks ways to improve instruction; monitors own work to ensure quality and is proactive.
• Quantity: Meets industry standards in residential construction and uses hand and power tools to complete tasks competently and timely; willing to assist with all program aspects.
• Safety and Security: Observes all safety and security procedures; adheres to OSHA guidelines and WPS policy; reports unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly; monitors and assists students on site.
• Attendance: Consistently maintains a per diem schedule, arrives on time and ready to work.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for actions, keeps commitments, notifies CTE Director if unable to meet commitments.

• Walk, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45 lbs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must provide a current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kevin Cronin, Director of CTE
• Westerly High School
• Email: kcronin.ri.us