CTE: Electrical Trades Teacher na Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to teach high school students content focused on electrical trades for application in consumer and career settings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate and instruct technical/electrical skills including aspects of electrical trades with emphasis on the development of skills in residential wiring, electrical installation, and service.
• Instruct and demonstrate proper safety practices, procedures, and standards.
• Develop and implement instructional plans and activities in the electrical laboratory.
• Build positive relationships with students by providing meaningful and current instruction and by individualizing programs.
• Create and plan effective curriculum-based projects and activities correlated with a specific National Electric Code and electrical theory concept in mind.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment and tools used in the program.
• Manage inventory control including purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of National Electric Code, A/C Theory, Grounding and Bonding Techniques.
• Up-to-date knowledge and technical skills required to design and operate small processing machines and equipment.
• Expertise in data and problem analysis, creative thinking, collaboration, and problem solving.       
• Ability to read blueprints and detailed drawings.
• Ability to read and utilize various measuring tools.
• Ability to solve basic engineering calculation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in creating and delivering project presentations.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, Internet, spreadsheet, word processing and related applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum: Must meet one of the following education and work experience combinations:
• HS Diploma/GED with six (6) years related work experience within the past ten (10) years.
• Associate degree in related field (Carpentry, Construction Management, Building Construction, Electrician, Electrical Trades) with four (4) years related work experience within the past eight (8) years.
• Bachelor degree in related field (Carpentry, Construction Management, Building Construction, Electrician, Electrical Trades) with two (2) years related work experience within the past five (5) years.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold 74026 Trade and Industrial Construction License or be eligible for an 74026 Technology Education license with an appropriate degree and work experience.
• OSHA 10-Hour construction Safety prior to classroom instruction; pass NCCER ICTP and pass NCCER instructor’s exam for Your Role in the Green Environment within 90 days from date of hire.
• Licensed Electrical Contractor

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.