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Job Title: DAY TRADE INSTRUCTOR - CONSTRUCTION TRADES (TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY POOL) (39 WEEKS)

Posting Date: August 1, 2008

Closing Date: October 23, 2009

Salary Range: DFT - DFT (annually)

The DPS is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Day Trade Instructor - Construction at Randolph Vocational Center. Applicants should be motivated and possess excellent organizational and people skills. Applicants should also be interested in training young people to be tomorrow's engineering aspirants. Randolph Vocational Center provides state of the art equipment in a real-world environment and is committed to academic excellence.

Job Type: Instructional

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: Director/Designee

Location: RANDOLPH CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER

Special Note:

Successful candidate with sufficient preparation beyond the Master’s Degree may be eligible for the advanced salary differential.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

Experience:

Candidate must have a minimum of four (4) years or 8000 hours of related work experience in construction trades. Two years 4000 hours must be within six (6) years of application. Competency-based curriculum development experience desired. The right candidate must be student-focused and foster a positive student-learning environment. Candidate will assess student learning.

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director the Day Trade Instructor Construction Trades will:

Essential Functions:

1. Develops and teaches competency-based curriculum to provide classroom theory and laboratory application. Facilitates assessment projects.

2. Utilizes teaching techniques consistent with the research on characteristics of effective teaching.

3. Builds good interpersonal relationships and establishes positive rapport with students and colleagues.

4. Establishes student success as a primary teaching goal and provide opportunities for all students to experience success.

5. Promotes academic achievement for all students, including advising, and may include travel.

6. Monitors and keeps accurate records of student classroom effort and homework providing the most efficient use of academic learning time.

7. Establishes a learning climate that promotes the orderly behavior of all students while maintaining the dignity and positive self-concept of each student.

8. Provides for the well-being, health and safety of all students.

9. Adheres to the direction of and responds to administrative supervision.

10. Seeks out and participates in professional staff growth experiences.

11. Utilizes the community as a learning resource and as an extension of the classroom for students.

12. Updates and utilizes latest construction technology.

13. Work closely with an advisory committee in planning the training to meet changing demands in industry; update instructional procedures to include new technological practices and knowledge.

14. Maintains and facilitates industry advisory board.

15. Requisition materials in accordance with Center’s policies and maintain an accurate inventory of construction supplies and equipment.

16. Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by the director or his/her designee.

Security Clearance:

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

Method of Application:

APPLICATION PACKET CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.detroit.k12.mi.us/employment.

Internal candidates: Must submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of highest degree obtained, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; specific location(s) of interest and job requisition number(s), as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.

External candidates: Must submit a completed employment application, proof of highest degree obtained, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.

Detroit Public Schools – Welcome Center
Attn: DAY TRADE - CONSTRUCTION TRADES (TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY POOL) (39 WEEKS)
New Center One Building
3031 W. Grand Boulevard (1st Floor)
Detroit, MI 48202

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.