Job: Construction Technology Teacher

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $37,699-$55,407/yr.

Location: Florence, CO.

Job Description:

Construction Technology Teacher (Grades 7–12)

Fremont RE-2 School District is seeking a qualified and motivated Construction Technology Teacher to provide instruction for students in grades 7–12. This position supports the district's Career and Technical Education program in Architecture and Construction and provides students with hands-on learning experiences in construction technology, safety, leadership, employability skills, and career readiness.

The Construction Technology Teacher will be responsible for classroom instruction, shop and lab supervision, project-site learning, SkillsUSA leadership development, and coordination with the Home Builders Educational Foundation Program. This position requires strong instructional skills, construction industry knowledge, a commitment to student safety, and the ability to build positive partnerships with students, families, staff, community members, and industry professionals.

Position Summary: The Construction Technology Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction aligned with Board of Education requirements, district expectations, approved curriculum, and Colorado Career and Technical Education program requirements. The teacher will provide instruction in classroom, shop, lab classroom, and approved project-site settings while maintaining a safe, organized, and professional learning environment. This position also serves as the advisor for the local SkillsUSA chapter and supports the Home Builders Educational Foundation Program by assisting students with work-based learning opportunities, student records, program participation, project-site expectations, and career pathway development.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. Colorado Career and Technical Education endorsement/authorization in Architecture and Construction or appropriate construction-related CTE certification.
2. A minimum of five years of verified work-related experience in Construction Technology or a closely related construction field, as required for the applicable CTE credential.
3. Knowledge and ability to safely teach construction technology skills in a classroom, shop, lab, and project-site setting.
4. Ability to successfully complete all district-required background checks, fingerprinting, employment eligibility verification, and required trainings.
5. Ability to obtain and maintain a yearly District small vehicle certificate, as required by the district.
6. Ability to maintain all required licenses, certifications, authorizations, and endorsements necessary for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

1. Valid Colorado Teacher License.
2. Ability to obtain teaching licensure through a Colorado Alternative Licensure Program.
3. Previous experience teaching, training, supervising, mentoring, or leading students, apprentices, employees, or trainees in a construction-related setting.
4. Experience with Career and Technical Education programming, SkillsUSA, student leadership organizations, work-based learning, construction project management, or community-based construction programs.
5. Strong communication, organization, safety management, and student supervision skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Construction Technology Teacher will:

1. Develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans in accordance with district policy, approved curriculum, and state program approval.
2. Provide effective instruction using appropriate instructional strategies, materials, technology, demonstrations, hands-on learning, and project-based learning.
3. Teach construction technology skills, including safety, tool use, measurement, blueprint reading, building materials, project planning, teamwork, employability skills, and career readiness.
4. Provide instruction in the classroom, shop, lab classroom, and approved project-site settings.
5. Develop students' basic skills and abilities through appropriate classroom, lab, shop, and project-based instruction.
6. Maintain accurate grades, student records, attendance, program documentation, and reports as required by district procedure.
7. Provide appropriate classroom management and maintain a positive, respectful, and productive learning environment.
8. Follow all district policies and procedures related to student supervision, student conduct, confidentiality, safety, assessment, grading, and communication.
9. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
10. Communicate professionally and effectively with students, families, staff, administrators, community partners, and industry professionals.

SkillsUSA and Leadership Development

SkillsUSA is an integral part of the Construction Technology instructional program. The teacher will serve as the advisor for the local SkillsUSA chapter and will:

1. Support student participation in SkillsUSA leadership, career readiness, and competitive events.
2. Plan for and supervise students participating in local, district, regional, state, and national SkillsUSA activities, as applicable.
3. Assist students with preparation for competitions, leadership opportunities, service activities, and career development experiences.
4. Maintain required SkillsUSA records, rosters, entries, registrations, budgets, and documentation.
5. Follow all district procedures for student travel, supervision, fundraising, purchasing, registration, and activity approval.

Home Builders Educational Foundation Program

The Construction Technology Teacher will supervise and support the Home Builders Educational Foundation Program for participating students. Responsibilities include:

1. Assist students in selecting a program pathway or project experience that best fits their interests, skills, and abilities.
2. Maintain accurate program records and assist students in maintaining required documentation.
3. Locate and help coordinate appropriate training opportunities for students in work-based learning experiences.
4. Coordinate training experiences that meet the instructional needs of students and align with program goals.
5. Supervise students in the classroom, shop, lab classroom, and approved project-site settings.
6. Work closely with the Home Builders Educational Foundation to support program expectations, project timelines, safety procedures, and student learning outcomes.
7. Plan for and facilitate Home Builders Education meetings as assigned or required.
8. Communicate program progress, student accomplishments, and project updates through district-approved communication methods.

Record Keeping and Reporting

The Construction Technology Teacher will:

1. Prepare and submit SkillsUSA and Home Builders Educational Foundation budgets, rosters, entries, registrations, reports, and related documentation in a timely manner.
2. Maintain accurate file copies of all required program records.
3. Track student participation, student progress, project participation, safety instruction, inventory, and required program documentation.
4. Follow district procedures for purchasing, reimbursement, activity funds, budget requests, and fiscal accountability.
5. Maintain confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with district policy and applicable laws.

Public and Professional Partnerships

The Construction Technology Teacher will assume a responsible role in public and professional partnerships by:

1. Building and maintaining positive working relationships with students, families, staff, administrators, community partners, professional organizations, business partners, and the Home Builders Educational Foundation.
2. Actively participating in appropriate civic, professional, business, and community organizations related to the program.
3. Keeping parents, staff, and the community informed of SkillsUSA and Home Builders Educational Foundation program activities, student accomplishments, and project progress.
4. Utilizing newsletters, social media, advertising, and other district-approved communication tools to promote the program professionally and appropriately.
5. Holding memberships in appropriate professional organizations, as applicable and approved.
6. Participating in professional development workshops, in-services, training, and required district activities.
7. Representing the district and program in a professional and ethical manner.

Maintenance of Facilities, Tools, Equipment, and Project Sites

The Construction Technology Teacher will maintain safe, organized, and appropriate learning spaces, including the classroom, shop, lab classroom, and approved project sites. Responsibilities include:

1. Maintain proper arrangement and organization of the classroom, shop, lab classroom, storage areas, and project site.
2. Coordinate maintenance and repair of tools, equipment, and instructional materials.
3. Order new equipment and supplies as needed, budgeted, and approved.
4. Establish and monitor procedures for keeping the classroom, shop, lab classroom, project site, and surrounding areas neat, safe, organized, and professional.
5. Ensure that shop, lab, tool, equipment, and project-site safety is taught, modeled, enforced, and observed at all times.
6. Ensure that appropriate safety equipment, personal protective equipment, and safety materials are available for student use.
7. Monitor tools and equipment to ensure safety features are installed, maintained, and in working order.
8. Maintain appropriate safety records, safety instruction documentation, and accident/incident reports as required by district procedure.
9. Conduct an annual inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies and provide inventory documentation to administration.
10. Follow district procedures for storage, maintenance, disposal, and use of supplies, equipment, chemicals, materials, and tools.

Off-Campus Supervision of Students

The Construction Technology Teacher will supervise students during approved off-campus activities associated with the Construction Technology, SkillsUSA, and Home Builders Educational Foundation programs. Responsibilities include:

1. Supervise students at project sites, conventions, contests, workshops, field trips, work-based learning experiences, and other approved activities.
2. Follow all district procedures for transportation, field trip approval, permission forms, emergency contacts, student supervision, and student conduct.
3. Maintain appropriate student supervision and safety expectations during all off-campus activities.
4. Communicate expectations clearly to students prior to participation in off-campus events.
5. Report concerns, incidents, accidents, injuries, or safety issues to administration in accordance with district procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to:

1. Teach construction technology concepts and skills in a safe, developmentally appropriate, and engaging manner.
2. Manage a classroom, shop, lab, and project-site environment with strong safety expectations.
3. Communicate effectively with students, families, staff, administrators, community partners, and industry professionals.
4. Organize, supervise, and document student activities, projects, competitions, and work-based learning experiences.
5. Use instructional technology and district systems as required.
6. Maintain accurate records, budgets, inventories, and reports.
7. Model professionalism, ethical conduct, teamwork, and positive relationships.
8. Support students in developing leadership, responsibility, accountability, and career-readiness skills.
9. Work independently and collaboratively as part of a school and district team.
10. Follow all applicable district policies, Board policies, safety procedures, and state and federal requirements.

Physical and Working Conditions

This position requires work in a classroom, shop, lab classroom, outdoor project site, and off-campus settings. The employee may be required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, lift, carry, push, or pull materials, tools, equipment, and supplies as appropriate for the position. The employee may operate or supervise the safe use of tools, machinery, construction equipment, and instructional materials. The position may involve exposure to construction materials, dust, noise, weather conditions, and standard shop or project-site hazards. The employee must use appropriate personal protective equipment and enforce safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Year, Salary, and Benefits

• This position follows the district-approved 157-day certified teacher work calendar and the district's four-day school week. Additional days, extended time, off-campus supervision, or project-related responsibilities may be required due to program needs, SkillsUSA activities, Home Builders Educational Foundation project timelines, field trips, competitions, or community partnership responsibilities.
• Salary will be based on placement on the district-approved Certified Teacher Salary Schedule. The district may accept up to twenty years of verified experience for a fully licensed Colorado teacher, in accordance with district salary placement procedures.
• Applicants holding a CTE certification only, without a Colorado teacher license, will be placed on Step 1 of the Certified Teacher Salary Schedule and may advance through Step 12. Step 12 shall be the maximum step placement without a Colorado teacher license.
• Additional compensation may include a Home Builders Educational Foundation-funded sign-on/stay-on project payment of $5,000 at the beginning of the project and $5,000 at the completion of the project. This additional compensation is subject to approval, funding availability, project requirements, payroll processing, applicable deductions, and any required written agreement.
• The position may also include an annual additional salary stipend paid through the Home Builders Educational Foundation, subject to approval, funding availability, payroll processing, applicable deductions, and any required written agreement.
• The district contribution toward the benefits package is valued at approximately $6,924 annually and may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, subject to eligibility requirements and plan documents. Leave days are provided according to district policy and applicable law.
• Other Duties as Assigned - This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The employee may be assigned other duties by the Superintendent, building principal, or designee as necessary to meet the needs of the district, school, students, and program. Duties may be modified at any time based on district needs, Board policy, program requirements, funding, law, or administrative direction.

Interested applicants should submit a completed district application and any required supporting documents through the district's approved application process. Position is open until filled.

Fremont RE-2 School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion or need for special education services, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities.  Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. William Wilson, Superintendent, and EEO/Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504 Compliance Officer for complaints involving employees, and Jason Cellan, Title IX Compliance Officer for complaints involving students.  Both individuals can be located at 403 W. 5th Street, Florence, Colorado, 81226. (719) 784-6312.  Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R, AC-E-1, AC-E-2)

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.