HVAC / R Teacher

Assabet Valley Regional Technical School has an immediate opening for an HVAC Technical Teacher. Qualified candidates must be able to meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's requirements for Chapter 74 vocational-technical educator licensure in the field of HVAC REPORTS TO : Director of Technical Programs REQUIRED CREDENTIALS : MA DESE Division of Occupational Education Licensure Performance Accountabilities : I.Instructional Planning :

• Advance student learning through the use of clearly stated objectives, varied instructional strategies, sequential lessons, and relevant measurable outcomes.
• Ensure that accommodations for students with IEP's and 504's enable students to meet high expectations.
• Integrate technology regularly in daily / weekly lesson plans.
• Plan for sequential skill development as documented in the Certificate of Occupational Proficiency. II.Instructional Practice
• Communicate high standards and expectations.
• Design lessons with clear, measurable goals aligned with state standards and unit outcomes (CTE / MA Curriculum Frameworks).
• Communicate clearly in writing and speaking.
• Provide opportunities for student centered learning.
• Assess and build upon students' prior knowledge.
• Employ a balanced approach to teaching skills and concepts.
• Employ a variety of teaching strategies.
• Use questioning strategies to stimulate thinking.
• Integrate technology regularly.
• Provide students with frequent feedback.
• Allow for varied opportunities for students to achieve competence.
• Revise instruction based on assessments.
• Use class / shop data and school-wide data to enhance instruction and lesson / unit planning. III.Assessment
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Log daily grades, using appropriately defined categories.
• Employ standards-based question types.
• Employ performance based assessments.
• Employ clearly developed rubrics for projects. IV.Classroom Management
• Communicate clear behavioral expectations.
• Maintain classroom routines and procedures without significant loss of instructional time.
• Adhere to Classroom Management Plan.
• Support and adhere to the disciplinary policies and procedures of the school.
• Attend to safety requirements.
• Take disciplinary action appropriate to the behavioral infraction.
• Maintain a current and accurate inventory of supplies.
• Ensure that equipment and supplies are well maintained. V.Professional Responsibilities
• Abide by District policies and regulations applicable to teacher conduct and school operation.
• Demonstrate strong employability skills.
• Identify areas for professional development as outlined in the Individual Professional Development Plan.
• Participate in the design and evaluation of curriculum and instruction.
• Participate in grade-level, department and school-wide meetings as requested by the Director of Technical Programs.
• Participate in school-wide co-curricular events / activities.
• Communicate with parents as the needs and performance of student's warrant.
• Support the Program Advisory Committees.
• Maintain up-to-date licensure and certifications.