Construction Carpentry Instructor- Snyder

About the position

The Construction Carpentry Instructor is responsible for instructing adult incarcerated students in essential technical and soft skills necessary for entry-level employment in the construction field. This role involves teaching various aspects of carpentry, including the safe use of tools, understanding construction drawings, and the fundamentals of building systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct learning activities of adult incarcerated students.
• Follow the Windham School District (WSD) curriculum guide(s) for area of assignment.
• Participate in district staff development programs as required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Participate in all evaluations and self-studies as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and contracting agency.
• Serve on curriculum, textbooks and other committees as assigned.
• Maintain lesson plans in accordance with the criteria established by WSD policy.
• Maintain accurate attendance records in the manner prescribed by WSD.
• Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.
• Give clear oral and written instructions to students.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom that is firm, fair, and consistent in applying classroom rules.
• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth of the students.
• Prepare and use various methods to teach basic concepts for subject level.
• Plan activities for individual student needs and engage and maintain the interest of students in instructional activity.
• Administer diagnostic placement tests, achievement tests, curriculum tests and other tests as required by the principal.
• Arrange seating, materials, and displays in such a manner as to harmonize with instructional aims and procedures.
• Keep informed of and comply with all policies and procedures pertinent to the use of instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks.
• Follow all unit procedures in checking out materials, supplies, and equipment and promptly report any defective equipment and/or student abuse of materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Apply knowledge, training, and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides.
• Keep informed of and comply with policies of the WSD and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
• Maintain Student Progress Records cards as directed by WSD policies and procedures.
• Follow statutory and agency regulations.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, methods, and policy according to WSD requirements.
• Demonstrate progress in meeting student performance targets of the district.
• Demonstrate progress in meeting assigned action plans of the district or campus improvement plans.
• Develop, use, and evaluate ideas and/or innovative approaches to improve performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma from an accredited high school, or hold GED equivalent.
• Five years full-time, wage-earning experience within the past ten years in a construction field.
• Thirty semester hours from an accredited college, university, or technical school may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis with a maximum substitution of four years.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.