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Position Title:

Carpentry Instructor

Job Description:

Provides instructional and leadership services that prepare students with the related academic critical thinking, computer technology, work place readiness and technical skills essential to pursuing career pathways in carpentry and related construction careers. Primary program content relates to carpentry. Performs other duties as assigned.

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

JOB TITLE: Secondary Carpentry Instructor

REPORTS TO: CTE Secondary Director

DEPARTMENT: Vicksburg Secondary

EXEMPT:

VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Career and Technical Education, Sponsored Grants, and HBCU Initiatives

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS 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

This endorsement licenses a person to teach the following secondary courses:

993101 Construction

993102 Safety and Orientation to Construction

993103 Introduction to Construction

993110 Carpentry

993111 Theory and Application of Carpentry I

993112 Theory and Application of Carpentry II

Minimum Requirementsfor this Endorsement:

1. Education - Applicant must have earned a two-year college degree (associate degree) or higher from an accredited institution of higher education.

2. Technology Literacy and Related Assessment of that Competency - Applicant must validate technology competency by attaining the established minimum score or higher on an assessment approved by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). The assessment must be directly related to technology competency required by the grade level and subject matter being taught. Approved assessments for this license are IC3 or other approved MDE substitute.

3. Occupational Experience and Related Assessment of that Experience - Applicants with an associate degree must have at least two years of verifiable occupational experience in the past ten years. Experience must be appropriate to the subject to be taught. - Applicants with a bachelor or higher degree must have at least one year of verifiable occupational experience in the past ten years. Experience must be appropriate to the subject to be taught. An educator with a standard five – year license may use experience outside of the ten – year timeframe. This endorsement requires the following assessment(s) of occupational expertise: - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), National Craft Assessment and Certification Program: Earn required score on Commercial Carpentry assessment. OR - Hold a currently valid Residential Builder’s License, based on results of required examination, and issued from Mississippi State Board of Contractors. OR - Other teacher occupational competency assessment approved by MDE Office of Career and Technical Education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

+ Provide instruction and course/program management at the high school level in areas of residential and commercial construction related to National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification..

+ Demonstrate knowledge and implement a "hands-on" approach to critical thinking and problem solving skills needed for current and future construction industry employment standards.

+ Provide instruction in teamwork, communications, problem solving, decision making and computer technology which relates to work place and higher education skills needed in the construction industry.

+ Work with staff and post secondary institutions to develop and maintain career pathways which prepare students for apprenticeship, licensure, community college or university degree programs in the construction trades areas.

+ Prepare instructional materials, maintain equipment, and manage materials of instruction which maximize the resources needed to deliver effectively a diverse instructional program.

+ Obtain NCCER program certification including documentation and verification of students' skills to NCCER curriculum content standards.

+ Demonstrate an understanding of, and lead student experiences in related student organizations.

+ Contribute to the mission of the school by striving to attain school improvement plan and career completer goals.

+ Work with employers and community groups to promote and advance technical skills.

+ Participate in recruitment and selection of students.

+ Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.

+ Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets with students and parents.

+ Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records. Monitors and assesses students' academic progress.

+ Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.

+ Attends staff meetings. Serves on various committees.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity

• Diversity

• Excellence

• Accountability

• Leadership

• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396 or Email: [email protected].

Title IX: Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: [email protected].

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Position Type:

10 Month 200 Days

Job Classification:

Faculty - Technical, Faculty - Vocational

Scheduled Hours:

35

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Position Type:

10 Month 200 Days

Job Classification:

Faculty - Technical, Faculty - Vocational

Scheduled Hours:

35