Plumbing and Heating Instructor #58324 - A. I. Prince Technical High School, Hartford, CT

Connecticut Tech Education & Career System • Hartford, CT

42d • Onsite

About The Position

A CTECS Plumbing and Heating instructor is responsible for planning, conducting and assessing instructional activities - to include safety, proper use of tools, math, types of pipes and fittings and plumbing fixtures. In addition, the instructor must maintain educational records; inventory and tool control logs; track achievement of desired program outcomes by coordinating and administering tests in accordance with accepted reporting procedures; developing alternative instruction for individualized and independent study. Plumbing and Heating instructors shall educate students on theoretical and performance-based topics related to all aspects of the Plumbing and Heating and related fields. The CTECS Plumbing and Heating Program instructor instructs students in the ability to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair components of plumbing and heating systems and includes instruction and skill training in many forms of piping and fittings, fixtures, assembly of water services and drainage services, heating system construction, installation, repair, servicing and renovation, and related technologies such as welding, brazing, construction skills and electrical skills. Safe use of the tools and materials of the trade; proper use of materials, hand, portable and stationary; theory for planning, layout, fabrication and installation of plumbing work; installation of domestic hot water, hot water low pressure steam, solar heating, potable water, waste and venting systems; understanding of national and state standards and codes, and state licensing requirements; and safe use of ladders, staging and scaffolds. The program is designed to meet the related instruction requirements of both a P-2 unlimited Plumbing and S-4 limited heating and cooling apprenticeship. Those skills deemed essential to this course form a cluster of usable skills and technical knowledge much needed in today's plumbing and heating market. CTECS PLUMBING AND HEATING Instructors teach courses in the discipline of Plumbing and Heating technologies. They will be required to develop and design lesson and/or unit plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions utilizing a variety of pedagogical methods, including but not limited to differentiated instruction, fostering building of relationships, etc. Instructors will provide social emotional support in the learning process and ensure student engagement. Plumbing and Heating instructors provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain classroom records and assess student coursework. PLUMBING AND HEATING instructors also collaborate and support colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. PLUMBING AND HEATING Instructors are required to attend periodic building-level and districtwide meetings and professional development. Plumbing and Heating instructors are required to meet with business and industry partners in an effort to maintain being current in the trade and to keep apprised to the newest technology, as well as providing feedback to district curriculum teams on modern industry practices to adjust curricula when needed. These relationships also connect the program and students to employment and work-based learning opportunities. For more information regarding this, please review your bargaining unit contract for more information (see link above). CTECS Plumbing and Heating instructors educate students on proper safety procedures and competencies that are aligned to the current and relevant NFPA and Plumbing and Heating -Related ICC body of Codes currently adopted in Connecticut. These codes dictate the adopted practice of installation and maintenance of mechanical systems. Additionally, instructors in the Plumbing and Heating technology area report to a department head. CTECS Plumbing and Heating Instructors are required to incorporate an abundance of teaching methods that are often very practical and include hands-on instruction in the classroom. Instructors in this technology will be required to model and demonstrate safe work practices prior to facilitation of learning. Instructors may need to stand for long periods of time, lift, climb, bend, twist and repeat the same movements as dictated by the PLUMBING AND HEATING trade and projects being taught. Instructors in this technology area are required to use and properly demonstrate the use of ladder/scaffold, hand and power tools used in the Plumbing and Heating trade will be required. CTECS Plumbing and Heating Instructors will be required to teach in a variety of settings for both theoretical and psychomotor/hands-on training which include, but are not limited to: Plumbing and Heating lab, theory room, off-campus production sites (construction sites which include residential, commercial, and industrial settings), as also on-campus production sites. CTECS PLUMBING AND HEATING Instructors work on a variety of sites to compliment real-world applications in an effort to bolster curriculum. These sites include working with established businesses, and construction sites, to connect their students with employment opportunities and resources. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift light to medium weights and be exposed to some risk of injury from typical construction site environments.

Requirements

• Both a P-1 Plumbing and S-7 Limited Heating Contractors license issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is required at time of application. Please note: The S-7 may be obtained within two (2) years of service.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on Plumbing and Heating experience.
• Incumbents in this class must meet the State Board of Education Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in Plumbing, Heating & Cooling requirements to receive initial educator certificate to teach Vocational Education. A #826 endorsement is required for the Plumbing and Heating Department Head position.
• High School graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of employment and/or teaching experience in the subject field.
• Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved Plumbing and Heating curriculum. For a detailed explanation, please reference the Plumbing and Heating Program Description.
• Current OSHA 10- Construction Industry Certification
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Connecticut Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements required to operate a CTECS STV with-in first year of employment
• Entry-level computer skills including, Microsoft Office and Google Products
• Knowledge of educational principles, methods and techniques; skill in a particular trade or occupation; teaching ability; ability to work effectively with students; ability to express ideas simply and clearly, orally and in writing.
• Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to provide instructional support; ability to maintain records and charts; ability to prepare reports.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA Train-the-Trainer (CFR-1926) certification with-in two years of employment
• Preferred candidates will have completed VTE 113, VTE 116 and a Special Education course (approved by CT-SDE).
• For a list of approved special education courses, please click on this link: CT-SDE Approved SPED Course List
• Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities as well as help facilitate district-wide and school specific initiatives.
• Preferred candidates will be familiar with SEL, differentiated instruction, synchronous and asynchronous learning.
• Preferred candidates will have had prior connections to the school culture, i.e. CTEAC Member, WBL Sponsor, Job Shadowing Sponsor, and/or PFO Member.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED