Job Title:          Vocational Career and Technical Education Teacher 

Department:     Instruction

Reports to:       LTCC Director

Classification:  Certified / Exempt

 

Summary

To develop in each student an insight and understanding of industry and its place in our society; to discover and develop talents of students in the technical fields; to develop practical problem-solving skills related to the materials and processes of industry; to develop in each student skill in the safe use of tools and machines.

                                                

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Teaches skills and knowledge in one or more courses such as:  auto mechanics, auto collision, welding, pc repair/networking, building trades, early childhood, restaurant management, nursing or business to secondary students and adults, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and clean-up activities can be accomplished with the allotted time.
4. Demonstrates appropriate industrial materials, equipment, tools and processes, using standard or teacher-prepared models, mock-ups, sketches, and other instructional aids.
5. Guides students in selection of appropriate elective projects or experiments.
6. Maintains an auditable record of student attendance and makes daily reports of students absent each period. Assigns citizenship and scholarship marks.
7. Instructs students in use of eye protection and safety guards, and in the use, care, and safe operation of tools, machines, and equipment.
8. Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to tools and equipment as required.
9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment in an activity-type classroom with many potential hazards.
10. Keeps informed of the industrial community's job entry requirements and instructs students in the rudiments of getting and retaining these jobs.
11. Evaluates each student's performance, knowledge and skills.
12. Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
13. Selects and requisitions instructional aids and equipment; maintains required inventory records; makes purchases as authorized.
14. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
15. Communicates with parents and school counselors on the individual student's progress.
16. Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
17. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
18. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.  Will work with Advisory Committees 
19. in development of specific career and technical education programs.      
20. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities. 
21. Provides for student leadership, social and skill development activities utilizing a vocational student organization, classroom instruction and other cooperative school activities.
22. Other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Supervisory Duties 

Supervises students at all times.

 

Qualifications 

Education/Experience/Certificates

Must possess a valid Missouri teaching certificate or be eligible for a Career Education temporary authorization certificate (CTAC). Career Education Temporary authorization route to certification: An individual with closely related occupational experience takes a prescribed list of coursework, teaches for a minimum for two years, and is mentored by the employing school district. The individual works under a one-year, renewable certificate that requires the completion of six (6) semester hours of college credit each year in order to be renewed.

 

Must possess one of the following qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university and four thousand (4000) hours of Department approved, closely related occupational experience obtained within the past ten (10) years;
• Associates degree from an accredited college or university and five thousand (5000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience within the past ten (10) year;
• No degree and six thousand (6,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience obtained within the past ten (10) years.

 

Skills and Abilities  

Language 

Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, board policy, administrative procedures/forms, and government regulations and guidelines. Must be able to complete forms, write reports, and engage in written correspondence with parents. Must have the ability to write clearly and complete lesson plans.

Computation

The individual must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

Reasoning 

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students.

Technology

The individual must understand basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use. Will be using district software for recording grades and finding student information. 

 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The individual who holds this position must have the ability to speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; must be able to move around the classroom; must be able to read handwritten and printed materials.

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential job function of this position.

 

Conditions and Environment

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. This individual will be working with industrial materials, equipment, and tools. Frequent exposure to sharps and chemicals should be expected. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading buses, supervising safety drills, and other duties as they may be assigned.

 

Terms of Employment

183 contract days.  Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board

Policy on Evaluation of Certified staff.