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Job Description

Job title: Seattle Skills Center – Construction Teacher – Ingraham HS – .50 FTE

Company: Seattle Public Schools

Job description: Overview of Position

GENERAL SUMMARY

It is important for candidates to understand that while the salary range states “$57,096.00 – $132,148.40 Annually”, since this is a half time job, the salary range is actually $28,548.00 to $66,074.00 annually. A classroom teacher performs, under the general direction of the building principal or program manager and with assistance from appropriate staff personnel. A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction, counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students; and, to evaluate student performance and progress.

The Construction Trades teacher will work from 8:30am to 12:00pm Monday through Friday located at the Seattle Skills Center temporary location at Ingraham HS. Students will attend class from 8:50am to 11:20am, every day, except Wednesdays, which is 8:50am to 10:05am. For Wednesday early dismissal, the Skills Center staff meets at least once per month from 2:40pm until 4:25pm at a variety of locations around the district (typically at one of our Skills Center sites). On non-staff meeting Wednesdays, half-time staff meet with other teachers or work independently at their school site until 4:25pm. Collaborating with colleagues is a critical aspect of our work in Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Skills Center, and working closely with our Career and Technical Education Specialist to align with our other Construction Trades classrooms and continuously improve this program will be an important part of this role.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.

2. Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.

3. Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.

4. Confers with students, parents or guardians, and other staff, maintaining an open positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and evaluation, and to encourage student achievement.

5. Establishes classroom goals and objectives, in conformation with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes, regulations and guidelines; evaluates and records student progress; prepares reports for parents or guardians.

6. Collects and interprets a variety of data; provides reports for administrative purposes.

7. Directs the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.

8. Attends or participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional achievement.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

9. Serves on staff committees as required.

10. Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.

11. Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the building principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to remain flexible to meet students immediate needs; required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; may experience frequent interruptions; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety, or to conduct or direct students; in some positions precautions may need to be taken to prevent or lessen exposure of self and/or students to various materials, fumes, equipment, cutting edges or hot surfaces; may teach in a classroom without telephone communication.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or appropriate industry background that qualifies the teacher for a Washington State CTE credential; academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system. Specific programs may require additional academic preparation or professional experience, including; working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms; implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of “at risk” students; and, teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Subject areas appropriate to assignment; effective behavior management techniques; effective instructional techniques; rules and procedures for student safety.

Skill in: Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications; effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community; designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement.

Ability to: Deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population; adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities; manage student behavior; use good judgement to maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques; use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software; direct assistants; in some positions, administer first aid and CPR; establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification; some positions may require a valid Washington State driver’s license and/or a Class II driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• teach and manage this Skills Center program using state approved course frameworks;
• thoroughly read curriculum framework and related documents and update when needed;
• work with an advisory committee in reviewing program and course goals;
• attend all faculty, professional learning community and Career and Technical Education meetings and trainings;
• seek/attend Professional Development opportunities;
• be an adviser to student a leadership organization as students participate in school, regional, state or national activities;
• motivate and differentiate learning to reach students of all learning styles and abilities;
• maintain a positive, productive learning climate in the classroom and with parents/families and colleagues;
• maintain open and regular communication with parents, students, staff and administration;
• operate within program budgets;
• order supplies and resources using approved processes;
• create and use data to improve the program;
• integrate business and community partnerships to further the program (i.e., develop internship opportunities);
• assure that students achieve certifications, dual college credit, cross-credit/credit equivalency and other credentials appropriate to courses taught;
• and be committed to the success of all students, regardless of the barriers they may be experiencing.

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to economic, racial and social justice and an understanding of the ways institutions and systems impact communities of color through both conscious and unconscious bias.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program and attainment of journey level status or familiarity with unions and the apprenticeship system.
• Experience working with individuals with barriers to employment
• Strong foundational math skills with the ability to align students’ high school math learning to work in construction trades through hands-on applications.
• Ability to lead introductory modules in a wide variety of skilled trades and host guest instructors from industry

What is the Seattle Public Schools Skills Center?

During the regular school year, Skills Center courses provide credit earning, in-depth, preparatory Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses to high school students (typically 11th and 12th grade students) and provide opportunities for students to earn industry recognized certificates and engage in authentic learning experiences that prepare students for college, career, and life. Students come to Skills Center classrooms from schools all over the district, and school bus or taxi transportation is provided.

In the summer we provide free Skills Center summer CTE courses to incoming 9th graders up to 12th graders. In these courses, students take a Career and Technical Education introductory course and can earn at least a .5 credit or even a full CTE credit, depending on the schedule.

Apply Online at: governmentjobs.com/careers/seattleschools

Questions? Please call the Seattle Skills Center office: 206.252.0730 or Principal Dan Golosman at 206.637.3464, , and

Expected salary: $57096 – 132148.8 per year

Location: Seattle, WA

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