Job description:

• Teaches the Massachusetts Electricity Frameworks and modifies them to different learning styles and student backgrounds
• Teaches occupational skills and knowledge to provide students with the competence to become skilled in their field.
• Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and clean-up activities can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Maintains records of the students, e.g. grades, attendance and discipline
• Demonstrates occupational materials, equipment, instruments, and processes using standard or teacher-prepared models, mock-ups, sketches, and other instructional aides.
• Guides students in the selection and performance of appropriate activities and the attainment of required competencies
• Provides individual and group instruction appropriate to the needs of the students and the requirements of the activities being performed.
• Mentors students to recognize the importance of postsecondary education and training and to impart the importance of a strong work ethic.
• Works with the CTE Director and Co-op coordinator in making sure students have work-based experiences, including co-ops.
• Instructs students in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of instruments and equipment.
• Controls the storage, maintenance and use of materials and property to prevent loss or abuse.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student conduct to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment in an activity-type classroom.
• Communicates with employers, parents, and school counselors on individual student progress.
• Evaluates each student’s performance, knowledge, and skills in the course being taught, as well as prepare progress reports.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician license or Current Massachusetts Master Electrician license
• Five years of recent (within the last seven years), full-time employment experience directly related to Electrical
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
• Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
• Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply

Required license(s):

• Massachusetts Certification in Electricity, 9-14, Construction Cluster Vocational Instructor.