Teacher Vocational- Construction Trades Pathway- Masonry (26-27)

About the role

This position involves planning and implementing an instructional program in Career Technology Education (CTE) and providing related educational services in a skills-based learning environment. The role includes managing student behavior, assessing and evaluating student achievement, and modifying instructional activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Plans and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities, including determining appropriate kinds and levels of materials.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Implements instructional program, which provides appropriate learning experiences.
• Prepares students to sit for and successfully pass the aligned industry certification exams including NCEER.
• Serves as a CTE classroom teacher in a high school (grades 9 through 12).
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff, both school and non-school based as required, in order to maximize learning opportunities.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Maintains classroom and instructional environment to ensure it is conducive to learning and materials are in good condition and accessible to students.
• Supports or participates in school-wide student activities and social events as well as approved fundraising activities.
• Monitors student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to administrator as appropriate.
• Collaborates with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and leads student experiences in SkillsUSA and other student organizations.
• Prepares students to work toward 100% certification and completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Career and Technology Education or in the career area to be taught OR Bachelor's Degree or higher and 2 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught OR Associate's Degree in the career area to be taught and 2 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught.
• Candidates will be required to complete eligibility requirements for licensure in Professional and Technical Education by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Three to five years of industry related work experience for the state of Maryland.
• Possession of or eligibility for NCCER instructor certification.
• Possession of or eligibility for Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP).
• Experience in one or more of the major areas of stonework and/or Masonry with an emphasis on multiple area skill sets.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Career and Technology Education or in the career area to be taught OR Bachelor's Degree or higher and 2 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught OR Associate's Degree in the career area to be taught and 2 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught.
• Desired: Teaching experience preferred (student teaching acceptable).

Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective discipline and management procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Knowledge of industry-related certifications and testing processes.
• Ability to manage classroom and instructional environments to ensure they are conducive to learning.
• Ability to collaborate with other professionals to support student learning.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of and lead student experiences in SkillsUSA and other student organizations.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org