Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the teacher will plan, organize, and implement a Drafting instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic goals by creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students. The Drafting teacher would introduce students to the use of simple and complex graphic tools used to communicate and understand ideas and concepts found in the areas of architecture, manufacturing, engineering, science, and mathematics. Topics include problemsolving strategies, classical representation methods such as sketching, geometric construction techniques, as well as computer assisted design (CAD), orthographic projection, and 3-D modeling.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Plan, prepare, and deliver educational lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and support students earning credentials associated with the curriculum.

2. Demonstrate different methods of instruction that effectively address individual student educational goals and needs

3. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and other appropriate activities in furtherance of curriculum goals

4. Evaluate student progress and development to address individual needs

5. Provide Supervision of students to provide a safe and positive learning environment.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accurately maintain student/school records as required by state or federal laws, and/or school-based requests, and adhere to confidentiality requirements of state and federal law.

2. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures 

3. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and individual needs

4. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment through the utilization of relevant technology and instruction.

5. Effectively communicate to assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, and volunteers their responsibilities.

6. Participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities, such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations, as directed.

7. Participate in meetings at the department, school, district, and/or parent/teacher conferences.

8. Provide for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.

9. Other related duties as assigned

 

Requirements:   Texas Certified in Vocational Agriculture teaching field or in an Alternative Certification Program and eligible to be hired.