POSITION SUMMARY:
The teacher
will be responsible for planning and providing instruction for students within
the Construction Trades Electrical program using instructional techniques that
meet the needs of all students including appropriate hands-on learning
activities and meaningful instruction.
The teacher will monitor and evaluate student performance, develop and
implement plans to improve student performance, maintain required records and
follow required PGCPS procedures and practices. In addition, this position will
develop student competencies that will enable students to successfully enter a
postsecondary school, training program or entrance to the job market. The
teacher will also be responsible for preparing students to successfully take
and pass the NCCER certification exams at the completion of the program.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Establishes clear goals and
objectives related to the School Improvement Plan;
Plans and prepares lessons,
assignments, and instructional materials;
Establishes learning
objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework,
and knowledge of human growth and development;
Prepares, administers and
corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;
Selects and uses appropriate
instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group
discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present
subject matter to students;
Evaluates student progress
using appropriate assessment techniques;
Maintains order and
discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all
necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and
facilities;
Creates a classroom
environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and
enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
Counsels students when
academic and adjustment problems arise;
Confers with parents and
students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and
participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
Maintains accurate and
complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative
Regulation;
Monitors appropriate use and
care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
Attends and actively
participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the
planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;
Improves skill and knowledge
base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques,
technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary
connections;
Collaborates with Career
Academy Team to implement the goals and objectives of the Academy of
Architecture & Design; and
Performs other duties as
assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to work with diverse
populations;
Knowledge of electrical
theory, principles, codes and practices;
Working knowledge of the
various types of standards and procedures used in the design, construction and
installation of electrical fixtures and receptacles;
Knowledge of school
organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current
trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of specialization;
Excellent knowledge and
understanding of the teaching and learning process;
Ability to provide
instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
Ability to infuse technology
into curriculum;
Ability to work effectively
with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school
system staff; and
Excellent oral and
communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or higher in a state-approved
career and technical program or in the career area to be taught from an
accredited college/universities; or Associated degree in the career area to be
taught or a Bachelor’s degree and official verification of two (2) years of
satisfactory occupational experience in the career area to be taught; or
Secondary School Diploma or equivalent and official verification of three (3)
years of satisfactory occupational experience.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a Professional
Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State
Department of Education. Journeyman Electrical License and/or Master
Electrician preferred; NCCER Instructor Certification preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of
classroom paraprofessional(s) and dedicated or classroom assistants, if
applicable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.