Construction Tech. Teacher

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Business and Industry (CTE)
Date Posted:
8/28/2026
Location:
Clarkston Junior High School
District:
Clarkston Community Schools
CONSTRUCTION TECH. TEACHER
Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, Interim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Education Certificate in Construction Trades (CIP Code ); or if no Occupational Certificate, the ability to qualify for Annual Occupational Authorization inConstruction Trades which requires a minimum of two years or 4,000 hours (within the last 5 years) of recent and relevant paid work experience in the construction industry
• Must possess a valid and current Michigan Builder's License
• Previous secondary/adult level teaching experience preferred
• Specific qualifications as determined by area of instruction

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communication and business networking skills required
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, technology skills, be detailed and team oriented
• Instruct students and evaluate their performances using a variety of educationally appropriate methodologies
• Develop competency based Career Technical instructional methods and materials, including curriculum
• Facilitates/coordinates a rigorous Construction Trades curriculum with career-related instruction and assessments
• Models enthusiasm for Construction Trades and demonstrates current innovations in the industry, including competition within the global economy
• Prepares orders for purchase of supplies, tools, equipment, and instructional materials necessary to support the learning activities of the Building Construction Trades program
• Integrate Career & Technical Student Organization (C.T.S.O.) leadership activities into the Construction Trades program
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school
• Assigns lessons and corrects student work
• Administers assessments to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress
• Maintains all student records
• Maintains a positive system of classroom management
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Performs related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems
• Manage program accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements
• Confer with advisory members to discuss curriculum requirements, industry standards, and to coordinate activities
• Facilitate work-based learning experiences for students (field trips, job shadows, internships, job placement)
• Promote and market the Clarkston Construction Trades Program
• Teach job entry skills and maintain an instructional program that reflects the actual work environment
• Maintain daily student progress and attendance records
• Organize and maintain lab and equipment
• Responsible for incorporating fundamentals of Algebra 2, resulting in embedded credit of Algebra 2
• Coordinate with other instructional team members to ensure best/compatible use of and common program equipment and equipment security
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of national and local building codes and standards
• Knowledge of and willingness to apply and develop competency based career-technical instructional methods
• Ability to provide multi-level instruction
• Knowledge of computers and industry specific software
• Coordinate use of common program equipment
• Be available, on occasion, for in-building and school activities and committees in various public relations, community and marketing activities beyond normal workday

Salary
Salary to commensurate with experience.
Application Procedure:

• Go to clarkston.k12.mi.us/hr Click "Departments".
• Click "Human Resources". Click "Certified Openings".
• Click on "View" on the Desired Position and then click on the "Login and Apply" button in the lower right corner and follow prompts.

Candidates without access to on-line application process may submit the following:
1. Formal letter of application
2. Resume outlining qualifications and experience
3. Copy of certificate
To:
Clarkston Community Schools
ATTN: Human Resources Department/T. Browne
Construction Tech. Teacher
6389 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48346