Plumbing Instructor

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School•New Bedford, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides instruction in plumbing services to students in grades 9–12 at New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School. Under the general direction of a principal, provides leadership in an educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students. Continuously evaluates student progress and works to maintain and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of areas under the instructor’s direction and control. Performs other related work as required. This is a 10-month position comprising 185 days. The instructor meets assigned students at designated locations and times; prepares for classes; establishes an environment conducive to learning; and uses varied instructional techniques and media to meet student needs. The role involves applying district educational goals, protecting students and school property, maintaining accurate records, enforcing school rules and policies, communicating with students and parents about educational and behavioral progress, and collaborating with staff on instructional goals and materials. The instructor participates in meetings and evaluations, pursues professional growth, and may meet with students and parents outside the instructional day when required or requested. The position works in a classroom and school building and interacts with school staff, teachers, students, parents, and vendors. It works under the direct supervision of the Academy Administrator and has no supervisory responsibilities. The district describes its mission as providing rigorous, relevant, and meaningful education in a safe and supportive environment, promoting academic, career, and technical excellence, lifelong learning, mutual respect, social responsibility, respect for diversity, and responsible citizenship.

Requirements

Valid Preliminary or Professional Vocational License in Chapter 74 Plumbing (grades 9–14); the license will need to be obtained.
Three years of experience in the plumbing field.
Knowledge and use of materials and resources consistent with the adopted curriculum and the physical limitations of the provided location.
Effective classroom management and instructional techniques.
Ability to adjust subject-content presentation to students’ needs and interests.
Ability to use classroom space, instructional facilities, equipment, and materials effectively.
Effective communication and ability to establish and maintain working relationships with school employees, students, teachers, parents, and vendors.
Ability to recognize school-wide priorities and cooperate in supporting them.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and handle interruptions, sometimes under time pressure.
Knowledge and effective use of curriculum content associated with the instructional assignment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population and to different personalities and community dynamics; respect for the role and authority of school leaders.
Enthusiasm for learning and interest in students; ability to encourage achievement and appropriate classroom behavior.
Ability to serve as a role model and mentor to young students.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including sensory abilities for communication and interaction; operating office equipment; and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned students at designated locations and times.
Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective learning.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation when requested by a superior.
Help students establish and maintain appropriate behavior standards.
Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet student needs.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Continuously evaluate student progress and maintain an effective monitoring system to inform appropriate people.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.
Meet with students and parents about education-related matters outside the instructional day when required or requested.
Participate in faculty meetings and attend meetings called or approved by the Superintendent, Principal, or Supervisor.
Demonstrate professional growth.
Cooperate with staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Maintain communication with students and parents about educational and behavioral progress.
Participate in the evaluation process.
Perform other duties as needed.