Electricity Teacher

NOTICE OF VACANCY
September 22, 2023
POSITION: CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICITY TEACHER
LOCATION: Career and Technology Academy
POSITION SUMMARY: To prepare high school students for a career and/or post-secondary education opportunities in the electrical trade.
REPORTS TO: School Principal
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

1. Have a valid teacher's certificate or be eligible under the certification process for Professional and Technical Education Teachers COMAR 13A.12.02.15:
1. Have a Bachelor's or higher degree in a state-approved career and technical program; or
2. Have a Bachelor's or higher degree in electricity; or
3. Have an Associate degree in electricity, or a Bachelor's or higher degree and two (2) years satisfactory occupational experience within the past 10 years; or
4. Have a high school diploma and three (3) years satisfactory occupational experience within the past 10 years.
2. Possess or be eligible for Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) 30 hour certification.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions. At the time of application, the candidate must have:

1. Knowledge of federal, state and local electrical codes and use the National Electrical Code book.
2. Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of a variety of electrical systems, circuits, equipment and controls.
3. Demonstrated skill in the use of the tools and test equipment of the trade such as: wire cutters and strippers, drills, soldering irons, test lamps, voltmeters, ammeters and ohmmeters.
4. Ability to interpret and apply building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings, and use formulas basic to the trade to figure such things as voltage and resistance.
5. Knowledge of the various gages, sizes and types of wire, conduit, couplings, fittings, relays, boxes, circuit breakers, and other electrical devices.
6. Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
7. Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel and community members.
8. Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups.
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
10. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Provide appropriate instruction, learning experiences, and management of a performance based electrical technical program.
2. Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
3. Assist in preparing students for entry level jobs and post-secondary education opportunities in the electrical trade.
4. Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance in academic knowledge and skills mastery following required procedures and practices.
5. Maintain a safe and healthy work learning environment by monitoring appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
6. Work with Career and Technology Education (CTE) staff members to establish and maintain a team approach to interdisciplinary instruction.
7. Assist in evaluating and validating curriculum with members of the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) made up with members of the business community.
8. Identify materials and equipment needed with PAC to maintain and implement an electrical technical program that reflects current industry standards.
9. Work with PAC, employers and community groups to promote and advance the electricity program.
10. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community.
11. Participate and support Skills USA and other program related activities.
12. Comes to work promptly every day.
13. Works extended hours daily and works flexible hours as necessary
14. Works under stress and meets all deadlines.

OTHER DUTIES: Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned. Performs related work as required or assigned by the Career and Technology Academy Principal.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools' salary schedule for teachers. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: Immediate Vacancy
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the policy on evaluation established by the Calvert County Public Schools.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position will remain open until filled; interviews may begin as early as October 9, 2023. Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website - www.calvertnet.k12.md.us
References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.
State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.
House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement
Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.
Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.
Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.
Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:
Ms. Cecelia Lewis
Director of Student Services
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Employees may report allegations of harassment to:
Mr. Zachary Seawell
Director of Human Resources
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.
Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.