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Fayette County Public Schools, KY

JOB DESCRIPTION

– Local Vocational School Instructor

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Job Class Code: 2080
Position Type: Salary
Job Type: Certified
Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels
Reports To: Principal or designee
Supervises: N/A
Work Calendar Name: Teachers, OT/PT, and employment trainers
Days in work calendar: 189

JOB SUMMARY

Teaches occupational preparatory classes within a career and technical education program; and performs other duties as required. To help students learn subject matter and skills that will enable them to excel in a global society.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Makes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular attendance

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Four (4) years of appropriate work experience, two (2) years of experience completed within the last five (5) years. A maximum of one year of the required work experience may be satisfied by completion of an accredited vocational preparation program for the occupation to be taught.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must hold valid Kentucky Teaching Certification in the subject area to be taught
OR
Must hold a Kentucky Statement of Eligibility in the subject area to be taught
OR
Must qualify for Kentucky Teaching Certification on the basis of an occupation based certificate in the subject area to be taught through the above work experience criteria.

Special Requirements:

16 KAR 6:020 Requirement to be an Occupational Based Teacher.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.