JOB
** This posting is intended to generate a pool of qualified applicants who wish to be considered for vacancies as they develop for the 2026-2027 school year**
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide high-quality instruction to provide students with the skills to install, service, and maintain Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration systems in alignment with the Virginia Department of Education's CTE curriculum standards. Instructor will utilize NCCER curriculum and exams in order to provide students with the opportunity to complete their first year of post-secondary NCCER apprenticeship education, which also counts towards a state approved industry credential. In addition, all students will obtain the required OSHA 10 safety credential.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Demonstrates mastery of content area;
Prepares daily instruction and activities using the division's curriculum to assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the supervisors;
Assesses students' learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs;
Develops summative tests of students' learning and uses results for further student instruction, grading, and placement;
Develops and maintains a favorable psychological and physical environment that is conducive to effective learning;
Maintains order and encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding pupil behavior management.
Selects and utilizes materials and resources appropriate to the students' instructional levels;
Organizes learning activities to achieve specific concepts;
Attends and participates in district and school level in-service training programs, faculty and department meetings;
Establishes friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school;
Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with others;
Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence;
Respects the home responsibility of parents for their children;
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;
Performs other duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school division's policies and practices.
Participate in professional development and school-related activities.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Required:
Possess or be eligible for Virginia teaching license. Licensure requirements include, but are not limited to:
Minimum of a high school degree or GED;
DPOR Journeyman or Master Card for HVAC;
OSHA Certification (Once hired, teachers who have not already completed them are required to successfully complete the OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 Construction Standards trainer courses);
Two years of successful, full-time or the equivalent of occupational experience within the past five years in the teaching specialty sought.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees, students and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to use and operate effectively various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Work is typically performed in a school setting including; classroom and lab/shop environments. Frequent walking, standing, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary. Daily personal and close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required.
Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required. Frequent contact with parents by phone, email, and in person as necessary.
Exposure to mechanical/electrical equipment and construction materials.
5-2025; Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
