Summary
Description
Pierz Healy High School has a 7-12 Indutrial Technology/Metals teacher (1.0 FTE) for the upcoming school year and beyond. The candidate should display a general background in the metals’ trades, small gas engines, and computer technology used in programming machines and lasers found in the shop facilities. Some classes currently scheduled to be taught for the upcoming school year are:
Welding 1, 2, and 3
Small Gas Engines
Possibility of other classes depending on candidates’ qualifications
Position Purpose
To develop students’ interest, abilities, talents and skills in industrial tech ed, as well as aesthetic understanding and appreciation by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions
Develops and administers school industrial art curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Teaches knowledge and skills in industrial technology to secondary pupils, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
- Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
- Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment used in classes.
- Evaluates each pupil’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports.
- Plans and presents displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils’ work for the school and the community. May sponsor exhibits from outside.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, art materials, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Work Schedule
Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teachers’ Union Contract.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of industrial technology curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and/or subject is a plus.
We will accept candidates that are licensed or has a degree with the oppotutinty to be issues an “Out of Field” Placement. Please connect with Beth Cooper, Principal with questions, bcooper@pierzschools.org. Open until filled.
