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Construction Carpentry Instructor- Snyder

About the position The Construction Carpentry Instructor is responsible for instructing adult incarcerated students in essential technical and soft skills necessary for entry-level employment in the construction field. This role involves teaching various aspects of carpentry, including the safe use of tools, understanding construction drawings, and the fundamentals of building systems. Responsibilities • Plan and direct learning activities of adult incarcerated students. , • Follow the Windham School District (WSD) curriculum guide(s) for area of assignment. , • Participate in district staff development programs as required. , • Attend and participate in faculty meetings. , • Participate in all evaluations and self-studies as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and contracting agency. , • Serve on curriculum, textbooks and other committees as assigned. , • Maintain lesson plans in accordance with the criteria established by WSD policy. , • Maintain accurate attendance records in the manner prescribed by WSD. , • Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests. , • Give clear oral and written instructions to students. , • Manage student behavior in the classroom that is firm, fair, and consistent in applying classroom rules. , • Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth of the students. , • Prepare and use various methods to teach basic concepts for subject level. , • Plan activities for individual student needs and engage and maintain the interest of students in instructional activity. , • Administer diagnostic placement tests, achievement tests, curriculum tests and other tests as required by the principal. , • Arrange seating, materials, and displays in such a manner as to harmonize with instructional aims and procedures. , • Keep informed of and comply with all policies and procedures pertinent to the use of instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks. , • Follow all unit procedures in checking out materials, supplies, and equipment and promptly report any defective equipment and/or student abuse of materials, supplies, or equipment. , • Apply knowledge, training, and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides. , • Keep informed of and comply with policies of the WSD and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. , • Maintain Student Progress Records cards as directed by WSD policies and procedures. , • Follow statutory and agency regulations. , • Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, methods, and policy according to WSD requirements. , • Demonstrate progress in meeting student performance targets of the district. , • Demonstrate progress in meeting assigned action plans of the district or campus improvement plans. , • Develop, use, and evaluate ideas and/or innovative approaches to improve performance. , • Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements • High School Diploma from an accredited high school, or hold GED equivalent. , • Five years full-time, wage-earning experience within the past ten years in a construction field. , • Thirty semester hours from an accredited college, university, or technical school may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis with a maximum substitution of four years. , • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. , • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. , • Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures. , • Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records. Nice-to-haves Benefits