CTE Construction Academy Facilitator & Teacher

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT  

Job Title: CTE Construction Academy Facilitator
Reports to: Campus Principal
Dept. / Campus: Career & Technical Education / Northwest High School
Duty Days: 197

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: A17 
Date Revised: 01/2021  

Primary Purpose:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Support academy program development and opportunities for teachers and students.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Master’s degree preferred

Valid Texas CTE teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Industry knowledge of subjects assigned

Ability to deliver instruction and manage student behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Academy Facilitator Responsibilities:

1. Collaboratively develop and execute Academy marketing plans.
2. Facilitate, review, and process student enrollment and withdrawal, including evaluation and acceptance of academy students.
3. Work with all middle school counselors for incoming schedules & recruitment.
4. Collaborate with CTE Administration for master schedule planning, campus support, and events.
5. Plan and facilitate all Academy events, before, during, and after school.
6. Monitor grades, attendance, and behavior per academy guidelines.
7. Review curriculum annually with CTE Administration to ensure that academy curriculum is written, updated, and meets all state, district, and industry standards.
8. Support academy instructors towards academy goals.
9. Manage Academy program accreditation, licensing, and permitting requirements in coordination with the Academy Coordinator and Director.
10. Manage academy equipment and supplies and collaborate with CTE Administration on purchasing.

Teaching & Instruction Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
2. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
3. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
4. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for the individual needs of students assigned.
5. Conduct assessment of student learning preferences and use results to plan instructional activities.
6. Assist with Career and Technical Student Organization opportunities.
7. Assist with CTE opportunities such as evening parent meetings, campus tours, or student showcase opportunities.
8. Pursue industry certification opportunities for students and ensure all students are skilled, credentialed, and ready for what is next in their postsecondary pursuit.
9. Support core academic learning in the CTE Classroom.
10. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
11. Cooperate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
12. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
13. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
14. Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
15. Consistently evaluate student achievement through formal and informal assessments and use results to plan instructional activities.
16. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
17. Present positive role model for students.
18. Support mission of the school district.
19. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
20. Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and IEPs.
21. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
22. Maintain accurate inventory of equipment, materials and facility supplies..
23. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
24. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
25. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
26. Communicate professionally to accurately and clearly present information.
27. Participate in the district and campus staff development activities
28. Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities.
29. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
30. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
31. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
32. Compile, maintain and produce accurate and timely records for all student supported activities including internship paperwork, work based learning opportunities and local, state and federal compliance documents.
33. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
34. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
35. Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs and initiate activities to meet identified needs.
36. Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
37. Support classroom instruction through tutorials and study materials.
38. Other duties as assigned.

 Equipment Used:
Construction Industry tools & equipment, computer, copier, plotter printer, document camera, iPad, computer tablet and other specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the teaching assignment     


Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s).  


Working Conditions:
May require standing for long periods of time Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of a computer. The position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, sitting, and keyboarding. Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high. Must have the ability to move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.