Construction Technology Teacher - High - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Qualifications/Skills

• Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree as permitted in specific career fields. Valid Trade and Industry Texas Teacher Certificate or Teaching Certificate from out of state appropriate for position and classes taught.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in safety, handling and proper use of commercial and non-commercial power tools. Ability to effectively communicate and work with students, peers, parents, administrators, business partners, community and others. Ability to create and manage interactive, innovative hands-on projects for student engagement and effectively teach and work with high school students. Have a working knowledge of the objectives and TEKS of courses in the program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional Strategies: Teach and enhance classes that meet the need for priority occupations in construction technology and home repair while integrating the academic core into a meaningful, relevant curriculum. Adhere to the district's philosophy of instruction. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies and administrative regulations. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. Work cooperatively with special education teacher to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Work with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements. Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s). Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Student Growth and Development: Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Sponsor/co-sponsor an approved career and technical student organization and promote student participation.
• Classroom Management and Organization: Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook in the classroom and at work sites. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• CTE Program Support: Contribute to continued development of an up-to-date, relevant Construction Technology program and provide vision for future needs. Engage in regular and systematic planning for classes with fellow teachers as available; integrate academic core curriculum into meaningful, relevant curriculum. Collaborate with principals, teachers, higher education and industry advisors. Generate, submit and maintain accurate training plans and visit all students at their work-based training site at minimum six times per year to ensure all sites contribute to the student's employability skills and contain the appropriate work duties. Maintain industry partnerships and post-secondary relations that promote course articulation, dual credit, work-based learning opportunities, and advising the Construction Tech program and curriculum relevancy.
• Communication: Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. Collaborate with principals, teachers, higher education and industry advisors.
• Professional Growth and Development: Participate in state, district, and campus staff development activities to improve job-related skills. Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Equipment Used

• Cross-platform computers, copy machine, audio-visual machines and computer components and equipment.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Manage students in multiple locations in program area and off-campus locations. This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
• Physical Demands: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Spend many hours on feet walking or standing in multiple locations. Ability to lift items needed for working in an industrial lab.