(PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND BOARD OF EDUCATION’S APPROVAL)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Teacher of Architecture.

POSITION OVERVIEW

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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) as deemed necessary by https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred), unless otherwise specified by the New Jersey Department of Education.

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students by developing students’ skills and competence in basic and advanced architecture techniques, tools, and practices, safety protocols as well as an understanding of the application of architecture principles in practical and real-world scenarios.
• Prepare students to apply technical knowledge and understanding of scientific principles, mathematical concepts and communicative and technical skills, including Architecture, or CAD, combined with professional experiences which are supportive to the architecture, engineering, construction trades industry
• Implement a comprehensive architecture curriculum and maintain familiarity with district and New Jersey State vocational standards and certifications for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement and certification success.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for architecture, translating them into practical learning experiences to develop sequential skills, challenge students, and effectively utilize instructional time.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to meet individual student needs, including those with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as necessary.
• Evaluates student progress through assignments, projects and exams on a regular basis and prepares progress reports.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the architecture and educational fields by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings. In order to maintain knowledge of industry trends and technologies.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment and materials to ensure student safety protocols.
• Enforce all safety protocols in the classroom and lab settings.
• Conduct regular safety inspections tools, equipment and lab facilities.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, hands-on learning, and student engagement.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, aids, and maintains required inventory records.
• Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Develop and promote student leadership, civic responsibility and citizenship through the integration of Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) activities into the curriculum, and through membership and participation in CTSO conferences and competitions.
• Prepare students for work-based learning opportunities, as appropriate.
• Supervises out of classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day, as required.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.
• Communicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on the individual pupil’s progress and development.
• Maintains attendance accounting and business service as required.
• Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by Supervisor.