Duties
POSITION TITLE: Construction Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Career and Technical Education
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SUPERVISES: None
EDUCATION: Career and Technical Certification
POSITION GOAL: To teach construction classes
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide quality instruction in a two-year construction program, both theoretical and practical.
- Understand and teach the following:
- Job site safety, including ladders and scaffolding
- Safe use and mastery of hand and power tools
- Types of wood, cuts, and fasteners
- Basic electrical and plumbing
- Print interpretation
- Site and building layout
- Deck building and wall framing
- Drywall tools, materials, and finishing
- Stairs layout and construction
- Interior doors and windows
- Siding and insulation
- Roofing systems, including roof shingles and application
- Various projects (pencil holder, keepsake box, birdhouse, outdoor bench, step stool, picnic table, shed, etc.)
- Provide continuous evaluation on an ongoing basis to students, offering constructive feedback to students to help them improve their skills.
- Implement the policies and procedures in place for the school.
- Maintain safe and sanitary practices followed for all students, instructors, and guests.
- Maintain student records and other paperwork associated with the course.
- Teach to all levels of student abilities and adjust subject matter as required.
- Project a professional image at all times.
- Support students as they apply, interview, and work.
- Work with employers and supervisors to evaluate and improve student performance.
- Other duties, as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS:
Knowledge of skill-building courses, including the fundamental concepts, knowledge, safety protocols, and hands-on techniques and skills needed for a variety of careers in the construction industry.
- Ability to prepare students for entry-level jobs and success in various construction careers, from skilled trades to project management.
- Basic computer skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of the technology used for the course.
- Good relationship and communication skills.
- Ability to connect with high school students and their families.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to work effectively with a team.
EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated leadership abilities and successful work history.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Contract language
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting, as associated with the activities of the course.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS:
- Valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate with endorsements in their subject area registered with the Peoria County Regional Office of Education.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
EXPERIENCE:
- None required.
Salary/Benefits
SALARY RANGE: $55,102.53 - $116,889.79 (BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)
BENEFITS INCLUDE HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION; PTO; ETC.
How to Apply
PLEASE APPLY AT PEORIAPUBLICSCHOOLS.ORG