Job Duties

The HVAC Teacher is responsible for providing effective Career and Technical Education instruction in the assigned trade area; assist assigned students to complete the required competencies for that trade area (HVAC); demonstrate effective classroom or lab management; ensure that the lab is operated in compliance with all aspects of safety management; and to maintain accurate and current student records for assigned students.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Must have at least two years' full time or 2000 hours of verifiable experience in the last 5 years in the relevant field/trade area for a teaching certificate.

Knowledge of all phases of the trade area; ability to supervise adult students in a classroom/lab environment.

License: Must possess a Journeyman or Master Electrician License or a Technical Professional License in Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning or Technical Professional License in the relevant trade area/field issued by DPOR immediately. Must be eligible for a teaching certificate by the Department of Education.

*Note: If you do not currently hold a teaching license from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), you must:
1. submit all documentation for your provisional license to the licensure designee for VADOC during the first 90 days of employment.
2. obtain a provisional license within the 1-year probationary period as it is the employee’s responsibility and is required to continuing employment at the DOC.                                              

3. be eligible for Reciprocity if has a current, out-of-state teaching license with a comparable endorsement and without any deficiencies, actions, investigations, etc. against it.

For Licensing Information Visit: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/index.shtml). Note: Successful candidates are responsible for any renewal points to maintain a teaching license under the guidelines of Virginia Department of Education to comply with the requirements for continued employment in this position. 

The salary range depends on the location and experience. All qualified applicants are encouraged to view the job directly to get more details and apply via the links below on the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) jobsite only. 

HVAC Teacher: Indian Creek Correctional Center #ED003 - Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Hiring Range: $59,625 - $83,621

HVAC Teacher: Lawrenceville Correctional Center #ED009 - Lawrenceville, Virginia, United States Hiring Range: $51,840.000 - $101,582.00

The application and uploaded documents will only be viewed on our VADOC website. If you have questions, ask for our human resources department (804-674-3000) regarding the openings. Always refer to our website (vadoc.jobs) for vacancies at other facilities throughout Virginia.

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