Construction Instructor

Duties And Responsibilities

• Uses approved curricula, teaches workplace safety resulting in the award of the OSHA – 10 Basic Safety certification.
• Implements construction laboratory safety plan and adheres to all procedures for reporting accident/injuries.
• Develops and coordinates a pacing guide to align with NCCER curricula.
• Ensures participants are actively engaged in functional and appropriate construction / construction related activities that incorporate a variety of instructional methodologies including group work, hands-on activities, and multi-media presentation of information so as to account for a variety of learning styles.
• Coordinates with academic teachers to identify participants who require learning accommodations and incorporates those accommodations into all instructional activities and testing with regards to the individual’s dignity, respect, and privacy.
• Provides support and guidance to participants as they develop construction craft skills with an emphasis on employability / soft skills such as teamwork, communication, accountability, and resiliency.
• Incorporates critical thinking and functional academics by providing project-based and/or problem-based learning opportunities to help students develop the communication and teamwork skills necessary to work through issues that are common to the building trades.
• Maintains a detailed tracking system and completes all steps of certification processes ultimately resulting in the participants receiving their credentials in a timely manner.
• Maintains and provides weekly updates on the appropriate “Progress Tracker” for each credential.
• Ensures the completion of SkillPath Plans for each student so that students may be awarded available academic credits.
• Ensures that all students are appropriately enrolled in the correct Infinite Campus course.
• Completes all steps necessary for students to take the certification test and ensures that copies of any certifications earned are provided to the school’s Placement Specialist for inclusion in the student’s Career Portfolio for graduation.
• Assists in securing Workforce Experience (WEX) opportunities for students and ensures that classroom learning is relevant and functional in supporting a student’s WEX placement.
• Participates in Quarterly Workforce Advisory Committee as needed.
• Actively assists in the recruitment and retention of students in this pathway, especially as it relates to improved attendance and certification completion.

Qualifications, Education And Experience

• No restrictions in securing an Iowa Department of Education vocational teacher license or permit.
• Exceptional craft skills in the area of construction.
• Commitment to the company’s mission, vision, and growth.
• Passion for improving educational and career opportunities for urban students and for building a strong, mission-driven organization.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Willingness to go “above and beyond” to support students in achieving academic and career goals.
• No restrictions in securing an Iowa Department of Education vocational teacher license or permit.
• Understanding and appreciation for a non-traditional learners and learning environment.
• Commitment to continued personal and professional growth.
• Experience Preferred: Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction or a construction-related field.
• Proficient with NCCER preferred.
• Education Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent.