Job Description:
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' ability to implement positive social-emotional learning, demonstrate employability skills, and the ability to problem solve in a wide variety of settings with a concentration on Construction and Engineering Education.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers Career and Technical Education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives; develops Technical Education units to be delivered in the classroom and technology based lab.
• Teaches skill and knowledge in Construction and Engineering Education.  
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and utilizes appropriate equipment for subject area; translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of positive development strategies to everyday existence; guides students in the selection of projects or experiments.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Operates and maintains shop equipment, hand/power tools, and specialized tools and machinery.
• Practices safety methods in the operation of equipment and performance of duties.

• Inventories and ensures an adequate supply of related parts; and requisitions/orders supplies as necessary.

• Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

 Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of a wide range of industrial, technical and technology-related subject areas, as well as best practices in incorporating technology into student learning activities.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Certification/License:

• Connecticut State Certification as a Technical Education Teacher (#047) or eligible.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree preferred. 

Experience:
Successful prior teaching experience preferred.

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Windsor Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F