1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Salary: $100-$110/day DOE, paid by district. $3000/month, paid by partner agency. Not eligible for benefits. 187 days per school year + 20 extra flex days.
Overview:
The Student Built Housing Assistant supports the certified Student Built Housing Teacher in delivering a hands-on residential construction program. The Assistant helps supervise and guide students in the building of a home from the ground up, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment. The role involves assisting with instruction, managing tools and materials, enforcing safety protocols, and contributing to students’ development of construction skills and workplace habits.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in supervising students during hands-on construction activities, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and tool use protocols.
- Support the delivery of lessons and demonstrations by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and assisting individual or small groups of students under the direction of the teacher.
- Help manage the daily logistics of the job site, including organizing tools, managing material inventory, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Reinforce proper construction practices as demonstrated by the teacher, including but not limited to framing, measuring, tool handling, and clean-up.
- Support the teacher in overseeing timelines, task assignments, and subcontractor scheduling as appropriate.
- Provide basic guidance and encouragement to students to develop teamwork, responsibility, and on-site conduct.
- Assist with transportation of materials or supplies as needed, following all district guidelines.
- Maintain consistent and positive communication with the supervising teacher and administration.
- Participate in relevant meetings or training sessions as required by the district.
- Support implementation of accommodations or modifications for students with IEPs or 504 plans, as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or building administrator, including site supervision, material pickups, and minor tool maintenance.
- Reports to Certified Student Built Housing Teacher and/or Building Administrator
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic understanding of construction processes, tools, and terminology.
- Ability to follow and reinforce safety procedures consistently.
- Willingness to work outdoors and in variable conditions on a job site.
- Ability to support students with diverse learning needs in a hands-on environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and model appropriate workplace behaviors for students.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
- Capacity to lift and move materials (up to 60 pounds), climb ladders, and perform physical tasks as part of the construction process.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and act in accordance with school district policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Relevant work experience in construction, trades, or a related field.
- Ability to obtain or maintain district-mandated safety certifications (e.g., First Aid/CPR, OSHA-10 if required).
- Experience working with youth or in an educational setting preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five or more years of experience in residential or commercial construction.
- Previous experience in a school or educational support role.
- Familiarity with power tools, building codes, or job site procedures.
- Ability to drive a district vehicle if needed (valid driver's license and clean driving record).
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds, bend, stoop, stand for extended periods, and work in a physically active construction environment.
- Must be able to tolerate a variety of weather conditions while outdoors at the job site.