Construction Technology Teacher School Year 2026-2027; Anticipated

Overview

Spring Branch Independent School District

Construction Technology Teacher

Job Title: Construction Technology Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Classification: Professional

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Days: 188

Salary: See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for Teachers

Contract: Probationary/Term

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary

Purpose:

Plan and implement an instructional program that prepares students for educational pathways and occupations in the construction industry. Provide students with real world experiences through classroom instruction, hands-on applications, and work based learning opportunities.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree as permitted in specific career fields.
• Valid Trade and Industry Texas Teacher Certificate or Teaching Certificate from out of state appropriate for position and classes taught.
• Certification must meet requirements for becoming and remaining qualified for this position in a manner required by Federal and/or State law.

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in safety, handling and proper use of commercial power tools and non-commercial power tools (drill, jigsaw, router, circular saw, etc).
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with students, peers, parents, administrators, business partners, community and others.
• Ability to create and manage interactive, innovative hands-on projects for student engagement and effectively teach and work with high school students.
• Have a working knowledge of the objectives and TEKS of courses in the program.

Instructional Strategies:

• Teach and enhance classes that meet the need for priority occupations in construction technology and home repair while integrating the academic core into a meaningful, relevant curriculum.
• Adhere to the district's philosophy of instruction. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. Work cooperatively with special education teacher to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements. Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s). Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Sponsor/co-sponsor an approved career and technical student organization and promote student participation
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of school district.

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook in the classroom and at work sites.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials

• Contribute to continued development of an up-to-date, relevant Construction Technology program and provide vision for future needs.
• Engage in regular and systematic planning for classes with fellow teachers as available; integrate academic core curriculum into meaningful, relevant curriculum.
• Collaborate with principals, teachers, higher education and industry advisors
• Generate, submit and maintain accurate training plans and visit all students at their work-based training site at minimum six times per year to ensure all sites contribute to the student's employability skills and contain the appropriate work duties.
• Maintain industry partnerships and post-secondary relations that promote course articulation, dual credit, work-based learning opportunities, and advising the Construction Tech program and curriculum relevancy.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Collaborate with principals, teachers, higher education and industry advisors.

• Participate in state, district, and campus staff development activities to improve…