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Job Title: High School Teacher - Carpentry Salary: Commensurate with Experience, Teacher Salary Scale https://www.fluco.org/o/fcs/page/salary-scales Reports To: Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Contract term: 10 Contact for Interview and Hiring: Margo Bruce, Principal, mbruce@apps.fluco.org Qualifications: Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching license with an endorsement in Carpentry https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter23/section280/ Documentation Needed (attach to online application): Copy of Teaching license, transcripts, resume and college/university eligibility letter if a license hasn't been issued SUMMARY Teaches one or more subjects to students in secondary schools by performing the following duties. Courses offered include: Carpentry I and Carpentry II ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Under general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator, plans and implements instructional programs designed primarily to prepare and train youth for gainful employment or entrepreneurship in carpentry careers following high school or college; to perform ancillary functions in support of these instructional programs in carpentry.
• Provides carpentry instruction that is realistic in terms of current and future job specifications. Utilizes a variety of teaching methods which will promote the attainment of desirable goals by each student. Participates in the development of instructional materials.
• Cooperates with local career counseling and guidance personnel. Assists all carpentry students to make informed decisions regarding personal occupational goals in carpentry. Provides related instruction with field, laboratory, cooperative work, or other occupational experience that is appropriate to the career objectives of the student.
• Assists all carpentry students to plan, develop, and conduct carpentry experience activities appropriate to their occupational goals. Supervises the carpentry activities of all students through on-site visitation wherever the activities occur by observation and conference with students, employers, and parents.
• Evaluates students' progress toward achieving their occupational goals and reports to parents and district administration.
• Meet all state requirements for CTE programs.
• Collaborates with community members to enrich opportunities and resources available to students.
• Prepares students to successfully complete state licensure exams and/or industry credentialing tests as applicable.
• Instructs students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
• Keeps attendance records.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom.
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Performs related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting courses of study, and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems.
• Complies with school and school board policies and regulations.
• Demonstrates professional growth.
• Prompt and accurate with required records and reports.
• Uses instructional and planning time effectively.
• Assumes responsibility for care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to his/her care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught.
• Uses out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support the instructional objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Must hold a valid Virginia Teaching license with an endorsement in Carpentry. Details regarding VDOE Teaching License Qualifications can be found at: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter23/section280/ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area in which assigned. Must hold a Collegiate Professional, Postgraduate Professional, or Technical Professional license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an endorsement in Carpentry.
• Applicants must have good health and no disqualifying physical or emotional handicaps. Evidence of fitness to teach from the standpoint of health may be required from a qualified physician.
• Applicant who has had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching

LANGUAGE SKILLS Demonstrates command of Standard English, both spoken and written Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, parents, students, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally. Lifting or moving children to wheelchairs, tables, desks, or bathrooms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds such as pushing a child on a bike or swing, or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work both inside and outside and within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions are routine and flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments under stressful conditions. After hours work may be required. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 10 month contract. Terms may vary based on the needs of the school and division. EVALUATION Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.