Instructor - Applied Construction

Instructor - Applied Construction

Deadline: July 31, 2026

District/Organization: Kent ISD

Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Salary: Placement on the BA scale is required unless candidate holds a valid State of Michigan Standard CTE teaching certificate. BA Step 1-5 = $54,386-$66,347/year

Position Details

Instructor - Applied Construction

Kent ISD

Full time, 182 day school year position

KIEA Union, 7 hours per day

BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Applied Construction Technology Instructor shall deliver the State of Michigan Curriculum as regulated by the Office of Career and Technical Education to students in the Applied Construction Technology program for Kent ISD in classrooms and labs located at KCTC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree is required.

• One of the following:

• A valid Michigan teaching certificate with a CTE endorsement in one of the following CIP Codes from the Architecture and Construction Cluster: 04.0900, 17.0500, 17.1000, 17.1001, 17.1004, 17.1008, 17.1010, 17.1700, 17.1800, 20.0601, 46.0000, 46.0401, 46.0991. - OR -

• Requisite experience to qualify for Annual Career Authorization - Minimum of two years or 4,000 hours (documented and verified within the last 10 years) of recent and relevant work experience in the Construction Trades Industry.

• Valid Michigan Builder's License.

• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and deliver curriculum aligned to Michigan

CTE standards.

• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication across diverse audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with business and industry to support work-based learning.
• Works effectively with colleagues and contributes positively to team goals.
• Demonstrates regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of six (6) years of construction trades industry experience.
• Experience working with high school students and diverse student populations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, rigorous instruction through classroom, lab, and project-based learning experiences.
• Integrate current construction equipment, tools, and industry technology into instruction.
• Develop and maintain partnerships to support internships, field trips, guest speakers, demonstrations, and other work-based learning opportunities.
• Facilitate an active Program Advisory Committee to ensure curriculum remains aligned with industry needs.
• Assess student learning, maintain accurate attendance and student records, and communicate student progress with families.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and effective classroom and lab environment.
• Support students in preparing for post-secondary education and careers in the construction trades.
• Participate in professional development and remain current with CTE reporting requirements, instructional practices, and industry trends.
• Promote the Applied Construction Technology program and Kent Career Tech Center.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the success of all learners through equitable and inclusive instructional practices.
• Comply with Kent ISD and local district policies, as well as all applicable state and federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Placement on the BA scale is required unless candidate holds a valid State of Michigan Standard CTE teaching certificate. (BA Step 1-5 = $54,386-$66,347/year). (Steps 6+ commensurate with academic degree and experience, as defined by the Master Agreement).

• Placement on BA+18, MA, or MA+ lanes is considered after receipt of a valid State of Michigan Standard CTE teaching certificate, per Master Agreement.
• Placement on the salary scale will be commensurate with an applicant's academic degree and the number of years' experience in a particular specialization, or in an approved related field, per Master Agreement

Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible Federal student loans.

Please note, due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e-mail or telephone inquiries on application status.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

E-mail: humanresources@kentisd.org

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