RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM (RCSS) Job Description ____________________________________________________________________________________ OFFICIAL TITLE: Trade & Industrial Education Teacher (CTAE) – Construction SUPERVISOR: Principal SALARY RANGE: In accordance with RCSS Salary Schedules TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work Year – 10 Months ____________________________________________________________________________________ Summary Description Under the direction of the school principal and his/her designee, plans, and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students in the area of Carpentry to ensure that students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the industry and are prepared for a career and post-secondary opportunities. Provides an atmosphere and environment conductive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Asterisk for essential job duties.) • Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student (*) • Reports to work on time and is prepared for all classes and duty assignments (*) • Creates a classroom environment that provides student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives • 4 Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities (*) • Prepares lesson plans and other documentation as required by principal or his/her designee. • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students (*) • Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of RCSS curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development (*) • Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives (*) • Assesses the learning and behavioral needs of students on a regular basis. Provides input as needed to IEP’s of Students with Disabilities ensuring the implementation of modifications including co-teaching as needed. • Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities (*) • Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and per RCSS policy and administrative regulation (*) • Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner • Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms • Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual • Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers (*) • May evaluate paraprofessional’s job performance with department heads and/or administrators • Maintains fair and accurate grading policies and procedures, attendance, email and web pages as required through the technology system provided by the RCSS • The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission. Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills Knowledge of RCSS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, RCSS policies, and effective instructional practices. Understanding of the teaching/learning process. Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education. Ability to infuse technology into curriculum. Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school based staff, students, parents and community. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. Education, Training, And Experience Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent; and hold one of the following: a valid Level IV certificate in Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC or Plumbing issued by the National Center for Construction Education and Research(NCCER); a valid Level III certificate in Masonry issued by NCCER; a valid Contractor license issued by the Georgia Board of Construction Industry; or a valid Contractor license from the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; and have at least (2) years of occupational work experience in the field. For options 2,3,4,5 and 6 refer to GaPSC Rule 505-2-08 Career, Technical and Agricultural education. Certificate And License Requirements Must have appropriate industry certifications outline by Georgia Professional Standards Commission to meet Georgia state certification requirements in appropriate field of education. Physical Demands Ability to move around the classroom including stooping, bending, standing for extended periods and move heavy objects up to 20 pounds. Crisis intervention may require participating in physical restraints. Special Requirements Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by RCBOE contract. Some work beyond the school day may be required. Required to serve as teacher sponsor for Career Technical Student Organization (Skills USA). CDL School Bus Passenger licensure and bus driving duties may be required. Pass GACE Basic Skills, Exceptional Childhood course and complete state approved program in Trade and Industry within initial certificate validity period. Evaluation Conducted annually based on the policy of the Richmond County Board of Education Date Established: 2/5 Date(s) Revised This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time. • Essential job duties - the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
See More Details >>Salary: $51,371.00 - $59,076.00 AnnuallyLocation : Augusta, GAJob Type: Full Time PermanentJob Number: 201203899Department: ENGINEERINGOpening Date: 07/18/2025Closing Date: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern DESCRIPTIONDirects, supervises and assists with maintenance on county roadway system, storm and drainage system, sidewalks, and other miscellaneous related items within the guidelines of departmental rules and safety procedures. Serves as a crew leader of an infrastructure maintenance crew that operates variety of equipment such as concrete mixers, asphalt spreaders, small excavation equipment and more. Works with co-workers, employees, contractors, other City Departments and the Public. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Directs and supervises paving operations, concrete and drainage repair, and new construction. Sets up traffic safety/control at work sites. Assists in worksite preparation and inspection. Maintains tools and equipment. Operates backhoe and end-loader. Assists in training or leading the work of others as directed by the supervisor.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High School diploma or G.E.D.Experience: Five (5) years' experience with county roadway systems, storm and drainage systems, or maintaining sidewalks and operating various types of equipment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent knowledge of techniques, equipment, and supplies used in road construction and maintenance. Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans and specifications, and directing and controlling traffic. Mastery of operating and maintaining specialized equipment, tools, and machinery. Good communication skills, both oral and written. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a team member successfully. Certification: Ability to obtain IMSA Work Zone Safety or Flagging Certification & Georgia Soil and Erosion Certification 1A within 6 months of employment. Licensing: Must possess a valid state operator/driver's license for the type vehicle operated with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment. OTHER Position requires staff call up in an emergency situation. Travel from office to other locations is required of this position.Physical Requirements:Depending upon area of assignment:Positions in this class typically require: driving, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Work is performed in an outside environment. Heavy Work: Exerting more than 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 70 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces less than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Heavy Work.The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.Augusta-Richmond County's comprehensive benefit package includes:VacationHolidaySickMedicalDentalVisionLifeLong-Term Disability InsurancePensionFor a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below: 01 The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to conclude if you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for this position. Responses relating to your specific work experience and education MUST clearly reflect the requirements shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Additional information may not be accepted after your application has been submitted. Do you accept these terms? Yes No 02 Are you a current employee of Augusta Richmond County? Yes No 03 To be eligible to apply for a posted position, a current employee must have performed competently for at least six (6) months in his/her current position. If you are a current employee of Augusta, Georgia Government, have you been in your current position at least six months? Yes No This question does not apply to me. 04 If you are a current Augusta, Georgia Government employee, have you received a written reprimand, disciplinary probation, or suspension in the last twelve (12) months? (Informal warnings excluded) Yes No This question does not apply to me. 05 Which of the following best describes your level of education? (Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.) No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Some College Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree or higher 06 Which of the following best describes your experience in street/roadway, storm and drainage systems, or maintaining sidewalks and operating various types of equipment. No experience One year of experience Two to four years of experience Five years of experience Six to seven years of experience Eight to nine years of experience Ten or more years of experience 07 Do you possess a IMSA Work Zone Safety or Flagging Certification? Yes No 08 Do you currently possess the Georgia Soil and Erosion Certification ? Yes No 09 Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.) Yes No 10 Three references are required as part of the screening process. Please list below the names of the three professional references you provided. Required Question
See More Details >>Salary: $75,789.00 - $83,367.00 AnnuallyLocation : Augusta, GAJob Type: Full Time PermanentJob Number: 201203898Department: ENGINEERINGOpening Date: 07/17/2025Closing Date: 7/31/2025 5:20 PM Eastern DESCRIPTION This position is responsible for the management, execution and supervision of roadway, drainage, right-of-way and other maintenance construction projects including all accessory actives. Provides infrastructure and right-of-way maintenance services within the guidelines of County and departmental procedures and regulations, accepted engineering standards and surveying methods, state guidelines, and approved development & construction plans. Reports to the Assistant Director, AED Maintenance or other designated person and works with co-workers, employees, private engineers, contractors, developers, surveyors other City Department and the public. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manages, directs and supervises construction maintenance, infrastructure maintenance and right-of-way maintenance projects completed by staff in the Engineering Maintenance Division; maintains right-of-way and other county owned infrastructure.Manages project through engineering inspections, maintenance construction quality control and quality assurance, and Erosion, Sedimentation & Pollution Control inspections & compliance.Serves as maintenance construction site liaison and provides maintenance construction problem resolution through field engineering.Oversees construction and other projects carried out by general contractors and on call services; Assists in resolving construction and maintenance problems through field engineering changes, and dispute resolution through communication.Assists in review of maintenance construction plans, specifications, cost estimate and payment requests; assist in upkeep and maintenance of heavy equipment and machinery, evaluation of equipment and other resources needs.Supervises, trains, guides and evaluates subordinate staff.POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:Work with Fleet Maintenance Shops for maintenance of equipment/vehicles assigned to Engineering Maintenance Division MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Science, or Civil Engineering Technology or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Experience: Four (4) years of street/roadway, storm drainage, commercial, subdivision construction, and field surveying experience, to include two (2) years of supervisory experience. Or a High School Diploma or GED with eight (8) years of street/roadway, storm drainage, commercial, subdivision construction and field surveying and construction management experience, to include four (4) years of supervisory experience.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent knowledge of engineering, road construction, drainage system installation, vegetation management, construction materials and structural fill.Good knowledge of principal and practices of survey, design, and construction.Good communication skills, both oral and written.Demonstrated ability to work independently.Good knowledge of grading, paving, soil stabilization, construction material testing, soil mechanics, erosion control and vegetation.Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, blueprints and specifications, records of surveys, and tract descriptions.Good computer skills and familiar with word processing and spreadsheet software.Demonstrated ability to supervise and/or train designated subordinate personnel.Licensing: Must possess a valid state operator/driver's license for the type vehicle operated with good driving history. Certification: Must possess or have ability to obtain Georgia E&S Level 1B certification within 90 days of employment OTHER Performance Aptitudes:Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, humidity, rain, traffic hazards, animal/wildlife attacks, or animal bites.Augusta-Richmond County's comprehensive benefit package includes:VacationHolidaySickMedicalDentalVisionLifeLong-Term Disability InsurancePensionFor a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below: 01 The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to conclude if you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for this position. Responses relating to your specific work experience and education MUST clearly reflect the requirements shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Additional information may not be accepted after your application has been submitted. Do you accept these terms? Yes No 02 Are you a current employee of Augusta, Georgia Government? Yes No 03 If you are a current Augusta, Georgia Government employee, have you received a written reprimand, disciplinary probation, or suspension in the last twelve (12) months? (Informal warnings excluded) Yes No This question does not apply to me. 04 To be eligible to apply for a posted position, a current employee must have performed competently for at least six (6) months in his/her current position. If you are a current employee of Augusta, Georgia Government, have you been in your current position at least six months? Yes No This question does not apply to me. 05 Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.) Yes No 06 Which of the following best describes your level of education completed? {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.} No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate's Degree 07 Do you have eight (10) years of experience in street/roadway, storm drainage, commercial subdivision construction, and field surveying including three (4) years of experience in supervisory experience? *YOUR APPLICATION MUST CLEARLY SHOW YOU HAVE THIS EXPERIENCE* Yes No 08 Which of the following describes your experience in public works maintenance operations management with emphasis on drainage & roadway infrastructure & related contract management including three (3) years at at supervisory level & contract management? No Experience 1-2 Years of Experience 3-5 Years of Experience 5+ Years of Experience Required Question
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