Description
Teach building and construction trades to secondary students through hands-on and classroom instruction in carpentry, masonry, and basic electrical and plumbing; emphasize OSHA-aligned safety, blueprint reading, building codes, and employability skills; manage a shop/lab and supervise work-based learning projects.
- • Prepare the shop, labs, and materials for daily building trades activities.
- • Maintain accurate student records, certifications, and competency profiles per policy.
- • Instruct students individually and in groups using demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on labs.
- • Establish and enforce shop safety rules and procedures for maintaining order.
- • Observe and assess students' skills, safety practices, employability behaviors, and progress.
- • Teach and monitor safe use, care, and storage of hand and power tools, ladders, and equipment.
- • Plan balanced lessons combining theory, demonstrations, and project work that promote inquiry.
- • Create, administer, and grade written tests, skill checks, and performance rubrics.
- • Enforce school and program policies, including safety and facility protocols.
- • Assign and assess classwork, shop tasks, and homework that reinforce competencies.
- • Teach occupation-specific skills such as measurement, blueprint reading, framing, drywall, and concrete.
- • Set and communicate clear objectives, jobsite standards, and project specifications.
- • Use computers, construction software, and audio-visual aids to enhance instruction.
- • Plan and supervise work-based learning, jobsite simulations, and school or community build projects.
- • Prepare students for advanced coursework and apprenticeships by fostering persistence and problem solving.
- • Confer with parents or guardians, counselors, and administrators to address academic or behavior issues.
- • Develop course outlines aligned to state CTE standards, industry practices, and certifications (e.g., OSHA-10, NCCER Core).
- • Advise and coach students on academic planning, career pathways, and apprenticeship options.
- • Select, order, inventory, and secure tools, PPE, lumber, hardware, and consumable supplies.
- • Stay current with construction methods, codes, OSHA standards, and education trends.
- • Collaborate with special educators and support staff to meet individual learning needs.
- • Provide targeted remediation and extra help for students requiring additional practice.
- • Prepare required reports on student progress, certifications, safety incidents, and program activities.
- • Meet with families to review progress, set goals, and identify needed supports or resources.
- • Organize guest speakers, site visits, and field trips to construction employers and training centers.
- • Attend professional development, industry conferences, and teacher workshops to maintain competence.
- • Sponsor or coach student organizations or clubs (e.g., SkillsUSA, NAHB) and competitions.
- • Work with colleagues and administrators to develop, evaluate, and improve CTE curricula and programs.
- • Assist students with job placement, apprenticeships, or referrals to workforce partners.
- • Coordinate lesson schedules and integrated projects with other staff following approved curricula.
- • Participate in staff meetings and serve on school or program committees as required.
- • Perform administrative and supervisory duties such as hallway and shop monitoring and duty assignments.
- • Provide accommodations, adaptive tools, and accessible facilities for students with disabilities.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
