Duties
Position Summary:
Cahokia High School is seeking a qualified Construction Trades CTE Teacher to instruct students in grades 9–12. This position is responsible for delivering hands-on instruction that prepares students for careers in the construction industry through coursework aligned with state standards and Career and Technical Education best practices.
The teacher will be responsible for developing and delivering instruction for the following courses:
- Foundations of Technology
- Beginning Construction
- Construction Trades I
This program is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge, technical skills, and hands-on experience necessary for success in construction-related pathways, including industry credentials, apprenticeships, and further postsecondary education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and implement curriculum aligned with Perkins V, ISBE program quality indicators, and College and Career Pathway Endorsement requirements, including dual-credit courses
- Teach a combination of academic, employability, and technical skills that prepare students for OSHA and CPR industry certifications, cooperative education/work-based learning experiences, apprenticeships and dual-credit coursework
- Facilitate student learning through hands-on shop activities, real-world projects, and construction simulations
- Deliver instruction in workplace safety, tool use, construction materials, and trade practices in alignment with OSHA and industry standards
- Develop and adapt lessons, labs, and projects to meet the needs and interests of all learners
- Maintain a safe and organized classroom and shop environment
- Coordinate field experiences, site visits, guest speakers, and potential internships or pre-apprenticeship partnerships
- Coordinate and supervise Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) activities and encourage student participation in competitions, leadership events, and industry-based challenges
- Participate in professional development activities and CTE team meetings
- Collaborate with advisory committees of industry professionals and postsecondary institutions to evaluate and improve the program
- Track student progress and program data for continuous improvement
- Participate in CTE-related activities, events, and promotional opportunities
- Manage and maintain inventory, equipment, and program budget
- Perform other duties as assigned
Work Environment:
- Instruction occurs in classroom, lab/shop, and on-site construction project settings
- Use of hand tools, power tools, and industry-specific equipment with safety protocols in place
- May include exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures depending on instructional activity
Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and reach during instructional activities and hands-on training in the shop and classroom environments.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including tools, materials, and equipment used for construction activities.
- Must be able to perform physical tasks such as operating power tools, building projects, and demonstrating techniques.
- Frequent use of hands for gripping, handling, and manipulating tools and materials.
- Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions during field-based or hands-on projects.
- Ability to crouch, kneel, or squat as needed for tasks such as working with students or assisting with hands-on construction projects.
- Must follow all safety guidelines and be able to instruct and monitor students in the proper use of equipment, machinery, and construction materials.
Qualifications
Professional Educator License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
Qualifications:
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a CTE Construction endorsement
OR
- CTE Educator License with Stipulations (ELS-CTE) endorsed for Construction Trades
Alternative Pathway for Industry Professionals:
Applicants with construction industry experience may qualify for the ELS-CTE by either:
- Earning 60+ semester hours from a regionally accredited institution and documenting 2,000+ hours of relevant work experience, or
- Documenting a minimum of 8,000 hours of work experience in the construction field
How to Apply
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a tailored resume, cover letter and any relevant college transcripts to:
Tiffany Pearce
Chief Business Officer / Recruitment
pearcety@cusd187.org
Open until filled.