Instructional Assistant - Construction Trades

Jackson County ISD•Jackson, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the instructor in general classroom operations; supervise student work crews, and various other related duties assigned by the instructor and/or administration. Non-instructional duties include but are not limited to assisting with the development of materials, clerical work, correcting papers, maintenance of equipment, disciplinary activities, and other duties as assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work is performed under the general supervision of administration and direction of the program Instructor. An employee in this position aids in the delivery of classroom, clinical and laboratory instruction, and may be called upon to do any or all of the following: Under the direction of the Instructor, prepare for the delivery of daily instruction by gathering and/or copying materials and checking and/or arranging equipment to be used, and/or preparing materials for specialized instructional units. Provide support to students by reinforcing the Instructor's initial instruction, assisting individuals, small groups, or the entire class to enhance understanding and engagement with the presented material. Offer additional guidance on reading and interpreting blueprints, as well as the proper use and operation of construction tools and machinery. Repeat initial instruction given by the Instructor to the students, for those who were absent from the original presentation. Assist the Instructor in preparation and implementation of program curriculum daily instructional activities, by using a variety of strategies including overseeing student groups or individuals, making arrangements and overseeing students in the clinical setting, proctoring examinations, and monitoring students involved in desk-bound study and learning activities assigned by the instructor. Maintain and enforce Career Center and program standards of behavior. Refer violators of classroom behavior standards to the Instructor. Refer violators of Career Center behavior standards to appropriate administrators for discipline. Utilize counselor, with approval of program Instructor, as a resource when working with a student in bringing about desired behavior changes. Effectively collaborate with instructor on program goals, needs and instructional strategies for student success. Record grades in record books and/or other Instructor developed record keeping systems. Record student daily attendance. Confer with Instructor on observed student skills and activities in completing competency profiles. Score daily work and Instructor developed tests using Instructor provided keys and/or standards. Confer with Instructor on supplies and equipment to be requisitioned for their program. Monitor students and record daily receipts and customer bills. Follow and enforce all policies and procedures in support of a safe work environment for students and staff. Report accidents, unsafe conditions or hazards to I instructor and/or administrator. Maintain and care for tools, equipment, laboratories and clinic in a manner that meets industry standards. Notifies Instructor of the need for outside maintenance. Advises Instructor when inventory needs to be replenished. Aid Instructor in major overhaul of machinery and equipment. Work with Instructor in completing inventory. Assume role of Instructor when required as directed. Serve as advisory committee member and positive public relations advocate for the Career Center. Attend open houses, conferences and participate in other school sponsored activities, as required. Regular and predictable in-person attendance is required. May be required to transport self in a personal vehicle and/or students in a school bus. Other duties assigned by the Principal or designee.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum two years (4,000 hours) of recent and relevant paid work experience in a construction-related field (including but not limited to carpentry, electrical, plumbing or HVAC) within the last ten years.
Ability to relate to and work with students of various skills and academic levels.
Familiar with the operation and maintenance of equipment and tools related to the construction field.
Must be able to interact favorably and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and general public.
Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to use a computer to assist with duties, demonstrate career-related functions, send and receive e-mail.
Ability to use machines and/or tools used in the applicable career field.
Valid Michigan driver's license and good driving record (maximum of 6 points) throughout employment (if required to drive).

Nice To Haves

Applicants with an associate's degree will be given preference.
Preference may be given to applicants with successful experience assisting in general construction projects and supervision over candidates with experience limited to a specialty area.
Preference may be given to applicants with successful experience working with youth.
Preference may be given to applicants with successful experience working with special needs students (students with learning disabilities).
Candidates with a Residential Builders license may be given preference.
May be required to obtain and maintain certification as a School Bus Driver upon employment.

Responsibilities

Assist the instructor in general classroom operations.
Supervise student work crews.
Assist with the development of materials.
Perform clerical work.
Correct papers.
Maintain equipment.
Assist in disciplinary activities.
Prepare for daily instruction by gathering/copying materials and checking/arranging equipment.
Prepare materials for specialized instructional units.
Support students by reinforcing instruction and assisting individuals, small groups, or the entire class.
Provide guidance on reading blueprints and the use of construction tools and machinery.
Repeat initial instruction for absent students.
Assist in the preparation and implementation of program curriculum daily instructional activities.
Oversee student groups or individuals.
Make arrangements and oversee students in the clinical setting.
Proctor examinations.
Monitor students involved in desk-bound study and learning activities.
Maintain and enforce Career Center and program standards of behavior.
Refer violators of classroom behavior standards to the Instructor.
Refer violators of Career Center behavior standards to appropriate administrators for discipline.
Utilize counselor as a resource when working with a student on behavior changes (with Instructor approval).
Collaborate with instructor on program goals, needs, and instructional strategies.
Record grades in record books and/or other Instructor developed record keeping systems.
Record student daily attendance.
Confer with Instructor on observed student skills and activities in completing competency profiles.
Score daily work and Instructor developed tests.
Confer with Instructor on supplies and equipment to be requisitioned.
Monitor students and record daily receipts and customer bills.
Follow and enforce all policies and procedures for a safe work environment.
Report accidents, unsafe conditions, or hazards to Instructor and/or administrator.
Maintain and care for tools, equipment, laboratories, and clinic.
Notify Instructor of the need for outside maintenance.
Advise Instructor when inventory needs to be replenished.
Aid Instructor in major overhaul of machinery and equipment.
Work with Instructor in completing inventory.
Assume role of Instructor when required.
Serve as advisory committee member.
Act as a positive public relations advocate for the Career Center.
Attend open houses and conferences.
Participate in other school sponsored activities, as required.
Transport self in a personal vehicle and/or students in a school bus, as required.