POSITION: #030-CRT-02-26

Construction Trades Instructor

Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center

1.0 FTE Continuing

Beginning the 2026-2027 School Year

The HVAC & More Trades Instructor is responsible for teaching high school students at Wenatchee Valley Tech Center in a hands-on, systems-based construction trades program (HVAC, Electrical, Controls, and plumbing). Instruction must be delivered in a safe, orderly, and well-maintained learning environment that reflects current industry standards.

The instructor will participate in curriculum development with an emphasis on integrated instruction, alignment of technical competencies with academic learning standards, and preparation for postsecondary education, apprenticeships, and entry-level employment. The instructor will also collaborate with postsecondary partners to develop articulation agreements and incorporate emerging technologies relevant to the construction and building systems industries.

REQUIRED: Washington State Career and Technical Education Teacher Certificate or meet qualifications to obtain one (requires a minimum of 6000 hours of work experience in HVAC and/or related industries). Minimum 3 years current successful experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. General

A. Build and foster partnerships with industry, labor, and community stakeholders.
B. Attend and actively participate in advisory committee meetings.
C. Supervise and support student work-based learning opportunities, including job shadows and internships.
D. Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships as a collaborative team member
E. Implement equivalency competencies within the program
F. Able to work an additional 13 days during summer school.
G. Willing to earn a CTE teaching certificate.
H. Maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues
I. Demonstrate innovation and commitment to continuous improvement in education
J. Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain current industry knowledge
K. Maintain a strong commitment to student success
L. Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and commitment to serving all students
M. Implement Section 504 and ADA requirements for students with disabilities

II. Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this industry position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

The instructor regularly sits, stands, walks, reaches, uses hands, and communicates verbally. The position frequently requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The instructor must be able to lift up to 10 lbs regularly, 25 lbs frequently, and 50 lbs occasionally. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.

Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, Anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

030-CRT-02-26 Construction Trades Instructor @ WVTSC