Woodworking Technology Teacher 7-12

Qualifications New York State provisional or permanent certificate in Technology Education (Grades 7-12) OR an appropriate CTE / Trade Certificate (e.g., Carpentry, Residential Construction, or Cabinetmaking). Possesses and displays the experience, ability, personality, energy, and maturity to meet the everyday demands of students, curriculum, department, school and system. Responsibilities To provide students with a broad curriculum covering fundamental and advanced techniques in joinery, furniture making, cabinet making, wood turning, and finishing. Implements the State/District curriculum standards. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of students’ learning styles and needs. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. Develop an appropriate orientation program that presents the students with a general overview of the course objectives, procedures, content, and evaluation techniques. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process. Preplan activities at least one (1) week in advance for each class in regard to materials and use of time according to the goals and objectives of the program. Utilize available resources to enhance student learning experiences. Maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress of assigned students. Develop appropriate rules and procedures for student behavior and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner. Provide supervision of students both in and outside of the classroom in accordance with school regulations. Establish a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and to the development of a positive self-concept. Assess the progress of individual students on a continuing basis, provide progress reports, and hold appropriate conferences. Strive to keep informed of the current educational trends in this subject area. Plan, develop, and implement a program to meet the individual physical, mental, social, emotional, and health needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. Attend meetings as required (i.e., faculty, departmental, etc.). Work closely with other content area teachers to provide meaningful instruction and assignments in interdisciplinary courses, where applicable. Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district. Perform related duties as required or assigned. Evaluation Performance will be evaluated annually by the Building Principal, the Building Assistant Principal, the Curriculum Coordinator, and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent, in accordance with the terms established by the Agreement between the Superintendent and the Lyons Teachers' Association and Board of Education policy. Terms of Employment In accordance with the terms and conditions set by the Board of Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lyons CSD