Engineering Teacher

Classification: REA

Reports To: Building Principal

Position Goal: To develop in each student an insight and understanding of industry and its place in our technological society; to discover and develop practical problem-solving skills related to the materials and processes of industry; to develop in each student skill in the safe use of tools and machines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties may be assigned. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

• Teaches skills and knowledge in one or more courses in C.A.D.D. (Computer Aided Drafting and Design), drafting, electronics, communications, manufacturing, metals, photography, wood technology, and power technology to secondary students utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and clean-up activities can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Demonstrates industrial materials, equipment, tools, and processes, using standard or teacher-prepared models, mock-ups, sketches, and other instructional aids.
• Guides students in selection of appropriate elective projects or experiments.
• Maintains an auditable record of student attendance and makes daily reports of students absent each period. Assigns citizenship and scholarship marks.
• Instructs students in use of eye protection and safety guards, and in the use, care, 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 student 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 rudiments of getting and retaining these jobs.
• Evaluates each students performance, knowledge, and skills.
• Selects and requisitions instructional aids and equipment; maintains required inventory records; makes purchases as authorized.
• Maintains professional competence through in service education activities.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on the individual student’s progress.
• Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs. May work the Citizens Advisory Committees in development of specific vocational education programs.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Possession of appropriate degree

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Pennsylvania Instructional Teaching Certificate

Language Skills

• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with other employees, students and parents.

• Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions for practical situations.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.

• Ability to coordinate activities with related and specialist staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain required records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents and the community.
• Good knowledge of procedures, practices, materials, and equipment required to provide appropriate learning experiences for students to whom assigned.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
• Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented.
• Ability to maintain personal self-control in stressful situations.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and software.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Some driving is necessary; light lifting - up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times. The employee is frequently required to interact with the parents, public and staff during and after the normal workday. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including courtesy, tact and patience.

EVALUATION: The employee will be formally supervised and evaluated with regard to his/her duties on a regular basis by the Building Principal.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.