CTE Construction Trades/ Welding - American Welding Society : Job Details

Description POSTED UNTIL FILLED Anchor Bay School DistrictPosition Title: CTE Para - Construction trades/Welding Department: CTEReports To: Sherry Kenward, Building Principal Classification: ABPA Date: 1/30/2024 Location: Anchor Bay High SchoolHours: 6.0 hours per school day, may include night & weekends Salary: Hourly, rate determined by contractClassification Details/HistoryDate Adopted:;Job Code: ; FLSA Status: 1/30/2024, Para, Hourly, non-exemptEmployee Job DescriptionSummaryUnder the supervision of the Classroom Teacher, the Paraprofessional collaborates with the Teacher to help implement and reinforce effective programs that focus on student behavior and classroom engagement. Incumbents in this position will assist the classroom teacher by actively engaging with students in classroom activities and individual instruction to help achieve overall student academic growth.Supervision Received and ExercisedReceives general supervision from higher-level staff. Exercises supervision of students in the classroom to ensure behavior aligns with established school guidelines and policies.Distinguishing CharacteristicsThis classification is responsible for planning and implementing behavioral strategies and interventions and ensuring a safe environment for participants. Incumbents in this position rely on experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the assigned program area. Incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManagement reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Work directly with students to reinforce learning of materials and skills initially introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Meet and assist the teacher in developing and devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on understanding of individual student needs, interest, and abilities.
• Carry out classroom instructional support and activities as directed by the teacher.
• Participate in ongoing construction/horticulture projects offering guidance and assistance.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment which is conducive to student learning and achievement.

• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.

• Perform other duties consistent with the job goal of student safety and learning.
• Alert the classroom teacher or administrator to any problem, or special information about an individual student(s).

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• Must have successfully earned a Bachelor or Associate degree from an accredited college or university OR have taken and passed the Work Keys test prior to June 1, 2017. After June 1, 2017, must have ETS Paraprofessional Assessment with a passing score of 460.
• Previous experience in construction trades or horticulture preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPI Certified preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the use of tools both power and non-power commonly used in construction trades and horticulture preferred.
• Knowledge of behavioral intervention approaches such as positive reinforcement, de-escalation techniques, and conflict resolution methods.
• Understanding of student development to help support students at different stages.
• Basic knowledge of technology used in the classroom and how it functions to assist with instructional support or administrative tasks when needed.

Ability to:

• Maintain good rapport and work cooperatively and professionally with students, parents, teachers, and administration.
• Establish and maintain positive effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Utilize mathematical concepts related to students' education such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Problem solve when needed in relation to seeking solutions to students to help identify strategies to maximize students' overall growth.
• Respond to emergencies effectively and follow school protocol to ensure student safety.
• Recognize and respond effectively to unique learning styles by adapting instructional strategies when necessary to help students' growth.
• Provide specialized assistance to students with learning disabilities.
• Speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must possess mobility to perform moderate physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The classification supports indoor and outdoor programs requiring frequent walking, running, conducting exercises, and related physical activities. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, or tools and equipment used in the assigned program area. Program activities may require sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; the ability to lift, carry and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.Environmental ElementsIncumbents work in both indoor and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions. May be exposed to communicable illnesses, blood, and body fluids. Incumbents will interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.Working ConditionsIncumbents may be assigned an on-call and irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, and evenings.Pre-Employment Conditions

• Livescan criminal background check.
• Unprofessional conduct background check. (PA 189).

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescription controlled substance use and/or abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district in accordance with all Board of Education policy and Administrative Regulations.The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position and may be assigned. Anchor Bay School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.My signature indicates I have read and received a copy of this job description.Signature Date Job ID: 75692764 Jobs You May LikeS Certified Welding InspectorSMEPlymouth, MI, United States (on-site) U PIPEFITTER APPRENTICESHIPUndisclosedTroy, MI, United States (on-site) K Heavy Automotive and Construction Equipment Welder...Kauai County, HIHI, United States (on-site) L Adjunct Faculty, Welding CTE-CELone Star CollegeTX, United States (on-site)