The Helena Public Schools are accepting applications for position listed below. Interested teacher candidates are encouraged to make application with the Helena School District and establish a pre-employment file for any teaching position.  Teaching positions require a Montana Teaching License with appropriate endorsement at the time of employment. Entry-level full-time salary is $36,117+ depending upon education level and applicable experience.  The comprehensive cafeteria style benefit package includes: retirement plan, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, health insurance with dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long term disability insurance, long term care insurance, a section 125 plan and numerous tax sheltered annuities (403b’s).  

High School Level (9-12)

Industrial Arts - Drafting

Required application materials include: completed district online application to include letter of interest, resume, three letters of reference, college transcripts and Teacher Insight interview.  Initial screening of applications will commence June 21, 2012.  This position will remain open until filled. 

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            District online application is available at: www.helena.k12.mt.us

Helena Public Schools

Personnel Services Office

55 South Rodney Street

Helena, Montana 59601

Phone: (406) 324-2010

E-mail: personnel@helena.k12.mt.us

Helena School District #1

Position Description

Position Title:    Industrial Technology, High School

Department:      Instruction

Reports To:      Principal

Date:                Summer 2012

SUMMARY:  Teach Industrial Technology class.  Provides students with skills and practical hands on experiences in the welding area and provides marketable job skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

         Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of

         the student.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.

         Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

         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.

         Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress

         reports.

         Assists with diagnosis of students’ learning disabilities on a regular basis and seeks assistance as needed.

Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, maintains appropriate records and prepares progress reports as required by law and district policy.

Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises classroom and students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor of Arts degree; or a combination of education, training and work experience as determined by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid  Montana Teaching Certificate in Trade and Industry - Drafting

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:    Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.  Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously walking and frequently required to stand; occasionally the employee will sit.  The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  The employee will frequently reach above the head, squat or stoop and reach forward while performing the duties of this job.  The position requires the employee to be able to have continuous hand/grip strength.  Continuous manual and finger dexterity is required to perform the duties of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently push or lift up to 40 lbs.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to tell differences among welds, good depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee is required to hear conversation in a moderate to loud work environment. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee usually works indoors.  Frequently the employee will work in confined spaces and be exposed to petroleum products, gases, fumes, solvents, and degreasers.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.    

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 currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.