High School Masonry Instructor

Notice of Job Vacancy
DATE: April 23rd, 2026

POSITION: High School Masonry Instructor

LOCATION: James Rumsey Technical Institute

REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or GED;

Wage-Earning Experience – Complete four years (8,000 clock hours) of satisfactory and reasonably continuous work experience in the occupation for which licensure is requested; OR Bachelor's Degree. – Hold a bachelor's degree AND complete two years (4,000 clock hours) of satisfactory and reasonably continuous work experience in the area for which licensure is requested; OR Associate Degree. – Hold an Associate Degree in an area related to the specialization AND complete two (2) years (4,000 clock hours) of satisfactory and reasonably continuous work experience in the area for which licensure is requested. Completion of a full year of training from an approved education program in the specialization may count toward a half year of the work experience requirements. Relevant teaching experience may count as equal to work experience requirements.

• Completion of a full year of training from an approved education program in the specialization may
count toward a half year of the work experience requirements. Relevant teaching experience may count as
equal to work experience requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Obtain, if necessary, and maintain a valid West Virginia Vocational Teaching Certificate
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills and teaching techniques
• Maintain professional work habits, attitudes, and appearance
• Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction,
demonstration and working time
• Perform any duties assigned by the administration
• Evaluate each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and understanding; monitor progress toward
learning outcomes; prepare progress reports
• Foster a classroom and lab climate conducive to learning with strict adherence to all safety policies and
procedures
• Utilize instructional management systems which increase student learning and maximize time on task
• Must be computer and software literate and must be able to use 21st Century Teaching skills and
techniques
• Work effectively with partnership members and maintain an active advisory council
• Assume responsibility for policy development/revision of all necessary policies relevant to the programs
for which the employee is responsible
• Maintain records and compile data
• Provide individual and small group instructions whenever appropriate
• Adapt curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilities
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day, as required.
• Participate in the student youth organization affiliated with the specific program area
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress; promote pupil-teacher-parent
relationships• Maintain basic attendance accounting and business services, as required
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local educational policies
• Assist in the recruitment and placement of students in the specified program area and cooperate with
other vocational teachers and employers in job placement of students
• Complete all reports and request for information, accurately and completely

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had
their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration;
applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration;
applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not be eligible for consideration; and,
applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. The
ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description,
with or without reasonable accommodation.

SALARY:
James Rumsey Technical Institute salary schedule dependent on years of experience.

EMPLOYMENT:
200 days 

STARTING DATE:
2026-2027 School Year 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Until Filled

CONTACT:
Letters of application with resume of education and experience should be submitted to:
Trent Sherman
James Rumsey Technical Institute
3274 Hedgesville Road
Martinsburg, WV 25403
[email protected]

Equal employment opportunity is granted to all persons regardless of race, disability, religion, color, age, sex, or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.