Finish Carpentry Instructor

ESC Region 12 • Rosharon, TX

75d

About The Position

The Finish Carpentry Instructor is responsible for instructing adult incarcerated students in the technical and soft skills necessary for entry-level employment in the construction industry. The role includes direct instruction on building materials, fasteners, adhesives, the safe use of hand and power tools, industry math, construction drawings, floor and wall systems, and roof framing. Additionally, the instructor will provide classroom instruction on programming and operating a Shopbot CNC machine.

Requirements

• High School Diploma from an accredited high school, or hold GED equivalent.
• Five years full-time, wage-earning construction experience within the past ten years.
• Thirty semester hours from an accredited college, university, or technical school may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis with a maximum substitution of four years.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct learning activities of adult incarcerated students.
• Follow the Windham School District (WSD) curriculum guide(s) for area of assignment.
• Participate in district staff development programs as required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Participate in all evaluations and self-studies as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and contracting agency.
• Serve on curriculum, textbooks and other committees as assigned.
• Maintain lesson plans in accordance with the criteria established by WSD policy.
• Maintain accurate attendance records in the manner prescribed by WSD.
• Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.
• Give clear oral and written instructions to students.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom that is firm, fair, and consistent in applying classroom rules.
• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth of the students.
• Prepare and use various methods to teach basic concepts for subject level.
• Plan activities for individual student needs and engage and maintain the interest of students in instructional activity.
• Administer diagnostic placement tests, achievement tests, curriculum tests and other tests as required by the principal.
• Arrange seating, materials, and displays in such a manner as to harmonize with instructional aims and procedures.
• Keep informed of and comply with all policies and procedures pertinent to the use of instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks.
• Follow all unit procedures in checking out materials, supplies, and equipment and promptly report any defective equipment and/or student abuse of materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Apply knowledge, training, and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides.
• Keep informed of and comply with policies of the WSD and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
• Maintain Student Progress Records cards as directed by WSD policies and procedures.
• Follow statutory and agency regulations.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, methods, and policy according to WSD requirements.
• Demonstrate progress in meeting student performance targets of the district.
• Demonstrate progress in meeting assigned action plans of the district or campus improvement plans.
• Develop, use, and evaluate ideas and/or innovative approaches to improve performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees