Vocational Teacher - Industrial Arts/Building & Trades

**SUBSIDIARY:** Fairwold Academy **ROLE TYPE:** Full-Time **JOB OVERVIEW:** This position is responsible for the instruction of educational programs and curricula for exceptional students. The Industrial Arts/Building & Trades Teacher designs and implements a program of study that prepares students for industry standards, experiences, and certification. The Industrial Arts/Building & Trades Teacher collaborates with members of the instructional team in the planning and implementation of behavioral and academic interventions and supports to ensure students receive a quality educational program. The Industrial Arts/Building & Trades Teacher manages the paraeducators in the classroom and reports to the Principal. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Assesses and evaluates students’ skills regarding appropriate vocational courses - Plans, develops, and implements individualized and group instruction and therapeutic behavior management relative to the needs of the individuals or group - Manages and coordinates programs of study, including curriculum and industry standards, to move student achievement toward certifications; recommends appropriate career and/or vocational assessments - Promotes contemporary, responsive programs to meet economic and workforce needs - Drives business partnerships in the field; secures job placement or intern/apprenticeship positions for students and the school - Coordinates career planning activities in classrooms, postsecondary activities, career events, and employment opportunities - Completes appropriate written reports, plans, and records relative to the educational program (point sheets, behavior data, academic progress, and social goals progress) in a timely and professional manner - Plans and facilitates instruction with adaptations as designated in the student’s IEP - Supervises and sets clear expectations for paraeducator staff in their supportive role in the classroom, with the goal of ensuring best practices for all students, educationally and therapeutically - Effectively manages the classroom environment, including engaging students and incorporating proactive behavior management strategies - Maintains an organized classroom that fosters structure and support conducive to learning - Fully engages in staff development trainings to continue to develop and maintain skills regarding the dynamic needs of students - Adheres to the core competencies of teacher expectations: planning and preparation, instructional delivery, content knowledge and pedagogy, and professionalism - Communicates regularly with parents or guardians - Adheres to all PHMC and Fairwold Academy policies and procedures - Performs related duties as assigned **SKILLS:** - Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of educational staff and parents to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships - Excellent ability to work with students of all ages, levels, and from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds - Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies for students experiencing behavior management challenges - Demonstrated knowledge of theory and principles of child growth and development, with an emphasis on social-emotional development and low-incidence disabilities - Demonstrated knowledge of tools of the trade - Demonstrated knowledge of teaching students’ safety skills to ensure the safety of all students in the program - Demonstrated knowledge of modern building codes and regulations - Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in building materials and modern construction - Demonstrated knowledge of School Wide Positive Behavior Support systems, including PBIS data systems - Demonstrated ability to effectively instruct, assess, and evaluate students with behavioral and social-emotional needs - Demonstrated skills with computers, data systems, and electronic reports - Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures - Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills…