Technology Education- Fire Science Instructor (2026-2027 School Year)

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Key Responsibilities

Instructs through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in one or more courses of the Exploration in Technology 1, 2 and 3,

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→Instructs through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in one or more courses of the Exploration in Technology 1, 2 and 3, covering all competencies associated with these courses
→Meets and maintains training and curriculum requirements of Project Lead the Way (PLTW), the district approved curriculum for Explorations in Technology 2 and 3. Initial PLTW training must be successfully completed prior to the start of the school year
→Emphasizes safe shop practices through safety instruction on equipment, safety tests and documentation of those actions
→Ensures that all equipment is in safe operating condition, contacting the Career and Technical Education office for work order repairs as needed
→Participates in pathway advisory committee meetings coordinated by the Career and Technical Education Office
→Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicates those objectives to students
→Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the educational needs of students
→Creates, administers, and grades tests to evaluate student progress
→Establishes and enforces rules and procedures which help to maintain order in the classroom
→Observes, evaluates, and prepares reports on the progress of students. Discusses students' problems and progress with parents and staff
→Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
→Prepares classroom instructions to promote students’ success on state assessment exams
→Observes, enforces and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district

Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist balance, stoop, climb steps, reach overhead, lift up to 20 pounds

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 25 to 28 students
Ability and patience to work interactively with students
Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards
Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
Ability to understand the individual needs of each student
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position