Industrial Arts Teacher

Overview

TITLE: INDUSTRIAL ARTS TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Licensed in the State of Kansas

REPORTS TO: BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR

JOB GOAL: To develop in each student an introduction to a variety of skills related to materials and processes, such as basic concepts in circuitry, engine components, hand tools, computer-aided design, and manufacturing, while learning to use digital fabrication tools such as 3D printers. Students will also develop project management skills.

• Licensed in the State of Kansas
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable

• Teaches skills and knowledge in one or more courses in construction, carpentry, woodworking, circuitry, manufacturing, basic auto mechanics, digital fabrication, or general shop to middle school students.
• Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and material organization maximize hands-on, real-world experiences.
• Demonstrates industrial material, equipment, tools and processes, using standard or teacher-prepared models, mock-ups, sketches, and other instructional aids.
• Guides students in selection and development of appropriate elective projects.
• Instructs students in use of eye protection and safety guards, and in the use, care, organization, and safe operation of tools, machines, and equipment.
• Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to tools and equipment as required.
• Establishes and maintains standards of students' conduct needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment in an activity-type classroom with many potential hazards.
• Keeps informed of the industrial community's job entry requirements and instructs students in the fundamentals of getting and retaining these jobs.
• Evaluates each student's performance, knowledge, and skills.
• Selects and requisitions instructional aids and equipment; maintains required inventory records; makes purchases as authorized.
• Maintains professional competence through professional learning.
• Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Salary and length of contract to be established by the board of education.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

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• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
• Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
• Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy objects or materials.

• Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or materials.

• Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or materials.

• Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or materials.

• In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.

• Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.
• Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
• "Heavy" means not over 50 pounds.