Vocational Teacher - Construction

CJR•Litchfield, CT

15h•Onsite

About The Position

With fidelity to the CT Common Core of Teaching (CCT), the Vocational Instructor plans and provides for appropriate educational experiences for students who have a wide range of learning, behavioral, and emotional disabilities. A Construction Teacher will introduce students to fundamental building skills, safety procedures, and industry tools through hands-on projects and practical demonstrations. They will foster teamwork, problem-solving, and technical knowledge to prepare students for potential careers in construction and trades. The focus is on developing both technical competencies and employability skills in a supportive learning environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma and 3 years of applicable trade/industry experience
Connecticut State Department of Education certification or willingness to pursue (#098 – Trade & Industrial Occupations – Comprehensive High School)
Experience with teaching students in special education programs
Ability to develop a positive classroom culture/environment based on diverse student needs
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Communication Proficiency
Collaboration Skills

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
Provide differentiated and integrated assessment and evaluation strategies to support student learning
Establish and support guidelines for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students
Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with the school’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Plans (PBIS)
Use technology to assist in developing, providing and supporting instruction for special education students
Confer with administrators, related service providers, special education teachers, and other professionals to implement IEPs designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development
Develop, facilitate, evaluate, and interpret achievement testing and vocational aptitude examinations
Collaborate with academic teachers to integrate course content and provide support for students experiencing behavioral and academic challenges within the educational program
Assist in developing transition planning for students returning to the public-school setting, workplace setting, and/or other educational programs
Be an active member on an interdisciplinary treatment team
Regular and consistent attendance
Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities
Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
Focus on Student Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external students to meet or exceed their expectations within program parameters
Ability to communicate, cooperate and serve people from all cultural identities with respect, professionalism, integrity and fairness in a manner that recognizes the individuality of each person
Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance program effectiveness

Benefits

Free daily nutritious meals on Litchfield campus
Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
Annual monetary incentives
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Career Growth Opportunities
Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance