Educator Preparation Instructor (Career and Technical)

Sunflower County School District•Indianola, MS

About The Position

Secondary – Deliver Level I Construction Core and Level II Carpentry content to high school students with a dedicated effort to lead them toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Requirements

Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university and hold a current and valid 5-year standard Teaching License in Mississippi.
Applicant must have at least 5 years of teaching experience.
Applicant must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and community.
Applicant must be in good physical condition with the ability to lift 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains a good relationship with those in the carpentry industry, keeping abreast of current trends in the field to assure that methods and techniques are relevant.
Assists in the recruitment of students for the program.
Assists with the registration and pre-registration of students in the program.
Follows an approved course of study and lesson plans.
Prepares classroom, technology enriched, and skill attainment instruction.
Assumes responsibility for students in the lab area, concept maps, needed skills for objectives, and evaluation.
Attends on-site and off-site faculty meetings and trainings.
Communicates with the CTE Director and other instructors regarding student concerns and issues and student progress as appropriate.
Maintains and files student records in a timely manner.
Serves on department and campus committees and accepts committee assignments.
Recommends instructional materials, equipment, and program supplies.
Keeps CTE Director informed of any problems with students.
Dresses appropriately and behaves in a professional manner.
Assists in the organizational and Advisory Committee meetings.
Observes, supports, and enforces the regulations, policies, and programs of the district and institution.
Informs the CTE Director in writing of any problem that might be detrimental to the institution.
Plans instruction according to the district instructional management plan.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designed.
Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning by organizing time, space, materials, and equipment for instructions.
Prepares for students and classes assigned, incorporating the instructional management program and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
Demonstrates an understanding of subject matter being taught while employing a variety of instructional techniques, methods, and media related to the objective and consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individual and groups involved.
Encourages students to achieve at least the minimum requirements for promotion in subject areas required for assigned grade level.
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy on education and instructional goals and objectives.
Obtains and uses information about the needs and progress of individual learners and about the effectiveness of instruction, revising it when necessary.
Refers learners with special problems to specialists.
Helps students to develop positive self-concepts and encourages them to set and maintain high standards of classroom, bus, and cafeteria and playground behavior.
Counsels students when problems arise and adjustments are needed.
Works to maintain open lines of communication with students and parents on pupil’s academic and behavioral problems and suggests remedial action(s).
Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Attends and participates in faculty meetings, PTA meetings, in-service and/or professional development when scheduled by principal or departments within the central office.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with fellow co-workers and administrators.
Provides for self-professional growth through participation in workshops, seminars, conferences, and advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
Meets expectations as required by the MS Teacher Evaluation System (MTES).
Displays pride and loyalty to self, school and district.
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as requested by his/her supervisor(s).