Job Description

POSITION: VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHER

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study which have been

APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes before and after the instructional day
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues
• Participate in advisory committee
• Coordinate with night school for use of facilities
• Assist in student recruitment activities
• Attend vocational youth organization functions
• Teach appropriate course of study pertaining to taxonomy

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Appropriate State of Ohio certification/license
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
• In some fields of concentration, advanced degree (M.A.) may be required
• Certification in field of concentration, including required continuing education requirements
• Journeyman or equivalent status in trade of concentration
• Classroom management skills
• Basic first-aid
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to operate equipment associated with field of concentration
• Van driver’s license
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Record keeping skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of academic area and various teaching methodologies
• Experience working with children
• Knowledge of hospitality services, home economics, and other applicable areas of vocational course offerings

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
• Ensure safety of students
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment, disciplining students when necessary
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Distribute homework assignments
• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
• Coordinate instructional activities with academic instructors to provide students with program-related learning experiences
• Facilitate career exploration activities
• Develop and maintain supportive working relationships with cooperative education employers
• Coordinate and monitor student performance in cooperative work experience positions
• Provide realistic learning experiences in the areas of adult living and employability
• Promote and facilitate student transition into post-secondary education
• Foster and maintain cooperative relationships with post-secondary institutions
• Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways
• Assist in the hiring process of same subject teachers when requested and agreed upon
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing, quizzing, or evaluating student projects on a regular
• Act as teacher, facilitator and information source in subject area specialty
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal
• Perform building duties as outlined in the teacher procedural manual
• Order and warehouse multiple supplies
• Complete work orders
• Inventory and maintain tools and equipment
• Act as a mentor for first year teachers as agreed upon
• Attend educational field trips
• Participate on building “teams” when requested and agreed upon
• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Act as department chairperson when requested and agreed upon
• Serve as a role model for students
• Organize various subject specific programs within assigned building, e.g., Right to Read Week
• Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as “team” teaching, semester projects, etc.
• Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Discipline students when necessary
• Supervise student teachers
• Act as job coach
• Assist Placement Department with field-related jobs
• Participate in VSO competitions as required
• Participate in work-based learning programs