Start Date: August 31, 2026

Schedule: Per the D.T.A. Collective Bargaining Agreement

Summary of Job Description: The Plumbing Instructor is part of a team, responsible for the

instruction, training and career preparation necessary for students to become employed or

continue education in a career related to the field of plumbing. The instructor will also develop,

review and revise instructional materials as necessary, and will evaluate student progress and

establish objectives to facilitate maximum learning potential.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or the equivalent
Five years of full-time employment experience directly related to plumbing
Possession of current MA Journeyman Plumber license
Possession of a current MA Master Plumber license
An associate’s degree may substitute for one of five years of required employment experience, provided that the degree includes subject matter related to the Technical Knowledge and Skills strand (Strand 2) of the Vocational Technical Education Framework in plumbing*, and/or in vocational education.
A bachelor’s degree may substitute for two of five years of required employment experience, provided that the degree includes subject matter related to the Technical Knowledge and Skills strand (Strand 2) of the Vocational Technical Education Framework in plumbing*, and/or in vocational education.
Instruction will be in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Vocational Technical Education Frameworks for Plumbing.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

Plan, organize and provide appropriate learning experiences within the assigned area of responsibility.
Teach technical skills and knowledge to provide students with the competence to become skilled in their field.
Develop lesson plans and organize class time so that demonstration, instruction, hands-on practice, review and final activities can be accomplished within allotted time.
Continuously improves the instruction, curriculum, and equipment so that this CTVE area

is current with all trends in the field and is fully and properly preparing students for

available and emerging jobs.

Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the

maturity and interests of the students.

Prepare for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of

immediate supervisor.

Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony

with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to

communicate these objectives to students.

Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
Implement the district’s mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and

objectives.

Assess and document the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides

progress reports as required.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials

and facilities.

Attend staff and department meetings and serve on staff committees as required. Attends other meetings and events per the DTA contract.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy

regulation.

Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and

conduct and, for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and

procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes

outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Maintains documentation of competencies for student achievement.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the

specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness.

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and

parents concerning both the broad academic/vocational and behavioral progress of

assigned students.

Develop positive relationships with auto technology community partners in the area and

actively solicit their help, including service on the Program Advisory Board.

Other duties deemed necessary by the Assistant Superintendent/ Principal/ Assistant Principal of Technical Affairs.

Physical Demands:

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating objects.
Objects weighing 35-50 pounds lifted on occasion

Evaluation: Evaluated in accordance with the DESE Standards and Indicators of Effective

Teaching Practice and the current Diman Regional Teachers’ Association Contract.

Terms of Employment:

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