Job Title:                  Trades Crew Leader

Department:             Reynolds Learning Academy (RLA)

Classification:           IIC

Reports to:               RLA Principal

FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt

Job Summary:  The position of Trades Crew Leader is done for the purpose of leading Trades students on apprenticeship training educational experiences, coordinating educational opportunities for Trades students; providing leadership for student work crews; facilitating and coordinating educational components of the program; and building relationships with students to assist and empower them to become leaders and to ensure positive student outcomes.

Essential Job Functions:

Essential job functions will include but are not limited to:

1. Provide dynamic leadership for Trades student work crews on field-based Trades Apprenticeship projects and trainings.

• Work as a team with program coordinator to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with community partners.
• Work with program coordinator on program and project responsibilities, including communication with community partners, data management and record keeping
• Transport Trades students to and from work sites.
• Provide sole or group supervision during program-based field trips, crew outings, in in various community settings.
• Co-facilitate and supervise several overnight work-based learning experiences.
• Research, develop, and implement contacts for Trades crews.

2. Manage work, coordinate and implement the project components of program with a focus on providing students with hands-on educational and work experiences.

• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Work to secure long-term financial stability through partnerships and grants and assist the Trades supervisor with planning and scheduling program activities.
• Assist Trades supervisor with planning and scheduling program activities.
• Assign and coordinate crew members, equipment and materials for planned work projects; meet with community partners; ensure supplies and equipment are available for scheduled work.
• Provide direction to Trades crew members; monitor work of the crew for quality and compliance with partner and contract expectations; report work quality issues, conflicts, and other problems to program supervisor for appropriate action; may train new crew members; instruct and direct work of Trades Crew members, community volunteers, and other program participants and ensure professional completion of projects.
• Work with crews on job sites; monitor safety compliance; handle on-site public relations; operate RSD activity van; transport Trades Crew to and from worksites; operate needed equipment to perform job duties
• Occasionally (approximately 3-5 times/yr.) transport other RLA students on field trips. 

3. Work with Trades Teacher and Administrator to facilitate and coordinate educational components of the program, emphasizing the integration of field-based projects into the classroom curriculum.

• Support the Trades Program Director/Teacher by facilitating lesson plans during Trades class time and in the field.
• Assist the Trades Program Director/Teacher in developing curricula that integrate Natural Resources and Trades Apprenticeship field projects into the classroom, providing general organizational support, and working one-on-one with Trades and RLA students.
• Facilitate Trades students in gathering, recording, and analyzing field data.
• Maintain Essential Skills Journals and Grading Policies
• Keep accurate records to include student contracts, work accomplished, student attendance, and other program related data using school district data bases and computer software such as Word and Excel to create documents.

4. Build healthy relationships with students by empowering youth to find their own solutions and answers, clearly communicating expectations, and being consistent and fair in supporting them to meet expectations.

• Act as a role model for high school students whose needs cannot be met at a large high school.
• Demonstrate and model effective conflict resolution skills.
• Engage Trades students to explore and understand their world.
• Teach students how to build and maintain community relationships.
• Foster positive student business relationships with partners.
• Educate students on how to become leaders in their community.
• Provide opportunities for students to become leaders in their community.
• Effectively communicate with a variety of people, including students, Trades and RLA staff, community partners, school district administration, and the general public.
• Work as a part of the Trades staff team to support and empower Trades students.
• Support the education of all students at RLA.

Qualifications:

Experience/Education Required:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience teaching Trades or Apprenticeship programs.
• Experience facilitating youth educational opportunities.
• Experience in building community relationships and partnerships.
• Experience working with youth whose needs have not been met in traditional      educational settings
• A clean driving record, with no more than 3 speeding tickets in the last three years.
• First Aid and CPR Cards
• Ability to obtain an OSHA 10 Card

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to: utilize data reporting systems, lead and coordinate parent and community events; operate standard office equipment including computer, telephone, printer and copier; effectively use Microsoft Office computer applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook; effectively use Synergy, communicate effectively in English orally both in person and by phone, and in writing with a wide variety of people; use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation; strong organizational skills;

Knowledge of: how to maintain strong working relationships with local community agencies and partners focused on providing apprenticeship training opportunities and educational experiences to ensure successful student outcomes;

Ability to: stand/walk/sit for extended periods of time; create and maintain accurate records, understand and carry out both oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work; collaborate and work effectively as a team member; understand adolescent development and apply knowledge to managing students; multi-task and manage numerous projects and details at one time; maintain regular and acceptable attendance.

Significant Physical Abilities include: Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including snow, rain, and hot temperatures, for extended amounts of time. Ability to perform physically demanding work on a regular basis, including construction based tasks such as roofing, welding, climbing, etc.  Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in weight in a safe manner; pushing/pulling balancing, stooping, reaching/handling/manual dexterity, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception/with or without visual accommodation.