POSITION: Classroom Teacher – Construction Design Management
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Various Schools
REPORTS TO: Principal
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:95
UNION: PGCEA
CLASSIFICATION:
GRADE: 2-7
POSITION SUMMARY: This is a Career Academy position that supports the successful implementation and management of the Academy model at the assigned school. The teacher provides for instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques that meet the needs of all students. The teacher provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students. This position monitors and evaluates student performance, develops and implements plans to improve student performance, maintains required records, and follows required PGCPS procedures and practices. The teacher will be responsible for preparing students to successfully take and pass the AutoCAD credentialing exam as well as the Revit Architecture certification exam at the completion of the program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Establishes
clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan; Establishes
learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum
framework, and knowledge of human growth and development; Plans
and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials; Plans
and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student
teachers, and volunteers; Prepares,
administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results; Selects
and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to,
lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching
aids to present subject matter to students; Evaluates
student progress using appropriate assessment techniques; Maintains
order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes
all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and
facilities; Maintains
accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and
Administrative Procedures; Creates
a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning
process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives; Counsels
pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise; Confers
with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; Arranges
and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
Monitors
appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities; Attends
and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input
regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods; Improves
skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in
instructional techniques, technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving
and interdisciplinary connections; Participates
in continuous school improvement activities, advisory committee meetings, and
pro-active professional development workshops and seminars; Provides
students with broad, transferable concepts and job skills: such as job search,
interviewing, and résumé writing skills; Collaborates
with the school Academy team and Central Office to fully implement the Career
Academy model with fidelity; Works with school
Academy team and Central Office to implement content literacy standards
uniformly across the curricular areas; In conjunction with
the school Academy team and Central Office produces and implements
multi-disciplinary, project-based learning experiences for students; Participates with
Academy team members to develop appropriate intervention and enrichment
strategies for identified students for use in the classroom and though other
delivery methods (e.g. after-school); and Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of and experience
with Construction Management and practices; Knowledge of and experience
with Civil and Mechanical Engineering as well as Architectural design; Knowledge of and experience
with business administration, and functional management; Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives,
curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of
instruction in field of specialization; Knowledge of and experience
with Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology as well as the design-build-maintain process and innovative technologies
including Green Construction and Design; Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives
and multicultural education; Ability to infuse technology into curriculum; Ability to work effectively with students, parents,
administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff; Ability
to work with diverse populations; Ability
to infuse technology into curriculum; Ability
to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues,
community, and other school system staff; Proficient in Autodesk
software including AutoCAD and Revit Architecture; Excellent
knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning process; and Excellent oral and written communication
skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or higher in a state-approved career and technical program or in the career area to be taught from an accredited college/universities; or Associates degree in the career area to be taught or a Bachelor’s degree not related to the career area to be taught and official verification of two (2) years of satisfactory occupational experience in the career area to be taught.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Holds or is eligible for a Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education; Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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 frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This teaching position is part of the Academy of Architecture and Design. Teachers within this Academy work collaboratively across school lines to develop and implement high quality programs that reflect real-world occupational and professional needs that comprise the expansive enterprise of construction design.
Prince George’s County Public Schools • www.pgcps.org • 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772