Construction Trades Instructor

Muskegon Area Intermediate School District • Muskegon, MI

2d • $53,560 - $88,580 • Hybrid

About The Position

Career Tech Center instructors provide direct instructional programming for students, manage classroom activities and behaviors, integrate classroom instruction with employment related activities and maintain open communications with students, families, and other education professionals.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant vocational specialty area.
• Possession of a valid Interim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Education Certificate in CIP Code area with appropriate industry licensure.
• If no Occupational Certificate, 4,000 hours of paid recent and relevant work experience in related field (within last 6 years), and appropriate licensure.
• Communication, organizational and networking skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills, technology skills, communication skills and be detail and team oriented.
• A working knowledge of current practices and trends in the field of Career and Technical Education.
• An ability to supervise and manage the implementation of programs/services developed for students.
• No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.
• Planning/Organizational Skills – Instructors must plan and organize their daily classroom and worksite activities to achieve the individual goals established for their students.
• Decision Making Abilities – Instructors must make frequent and suitable decisions regarding classroom activities, student performance, instructional strategies, etc. on a daily basis.
• Interpersonal Skills – It is imperative that instructors interact well and maintain rapport with parents, support staff, and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer valid Michigan Professional/Provisional Teacher Certification in related field.
• Experience working with high school age students and diverse student populations preferred.
• Successful experience as an instructor of secondary students in a vocational education setting.
• Successful experience in the development of work-based work sites within the business community.

Responsibilities

• Delivers relevant classroom and lab/workplace instruction using competency-based and outcome-based education techniques and strategies.
• Works closely with area employers and advisory committee(s) to develop pertinent course content and to maintain overall program credibility.
• Develops work-based learning sites for students.
• Assesses student progress using a variety of techniques and testing instruments.
• Maintains an appropriate level of two-way communication with parents and students. Keeps parents informed and interested in classroom and workplace activities and accomplishments. Conducts parent/teacher conferences and works with parents in the resolution of problems.
• Works cooperatively with counselors, career specialists, business partners, and other professionals to create opportunities for students.
• Maintains accurate and legally adequate data keeping systems and student records.
• Assists in the development of program budgets and monitors budget utilization.
• Attends all required meetings and participates in all activities essential to program operations and Michigan Department of Education program requirements.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned paraprofessional and/or support staff.
• Makes referrals to any necessary specialized support services.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Benefits

• full family subscriber medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee.
• Personal business days, holidays and sick time paid.
• Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level