Easterseals

Department Head

Easterseals$85K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • BPSS license in relevant trade(s) is mandatory.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry required.
  • Supervisory experience in multi-trade construction or plumbing preferred.
  • Strong understanding of plumbing systems, construction methods, and job site safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor classes to ensure quality education and supply availability.
  • Enforce timely schedules for classes and breaks.
  • Oversee instruction in General Construction and Plumbing programs to ensure hands-on training.
  • Ensure curriculum aligns with industry standards and safety regulations.
  • Cover classes when necessary and uphold educational integrity.
  • Oversee make-up classes to ensure consistent education delivery.
  • Address student concerns and provide follow-up support.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities for career advancement.
  • Engagement in varied instructional environments with multi-trade exposure.
  • Collaboration with a team of skilled instructors across diverse fields.
  • Access to industry-standard resources and training materials.
  • Contribution to a safe and compliant educational setting.
Full Job Description
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Department Heads ensure an exemplary education is being delivered in their department. This role is responsible for overseeing both the General Construction and Plumbing programs, ensuring curriculum integrity, hands-on training quality, and alignment with industry standards across multiple skilled trades. Department Heads enforce instructor accountability, address students' issues, verify that classes start and end on time, order supplies needed for their department's classes, and perform other critical operational and academic functions.

Compensation:

$85,000 to $95,000

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Monitor all classes in the respective department first thing in the morning and multiple times throughout the day to ensure proper education is taking place with sufficient supplies.
  • Enforce timely start-up, dismissal, and break times for classes in the respective department.
  • Provide direct oversight of both General Construction and Plumbing program instruction, ensuring students receive comprehensive, hands-on training in carpentry, electrical basics, and plumbing systems including pipefitting, drainage, and water supply systems.
  • Ensure curriculum delivery aligns with industry standards and safety regulations across all trades within the department.
  • Cover an instructor's class for the respective department if they are running late or cannot come to work. (This is the Department Head's only function until the class can be covered by another instructor.)
  • Oversee the make-up classes and processes for the respective department to ensure proper education is consistently delivered.
  • Ensure all rosters, report cards, make-up forms, spreadsheets, statements, and other necessary paperwork the instructor utilizes for class are completed in a timely manner per state and accrediting standards.
  • Address all student needs and concerns in a timely manner with appropriate follow-up, including those related to multi-trade training paths within General Construction and Plumbing.
  • Support instructors in maintaining safe shop environments, enforcing OSHA standards, proper tool usage, and adherence to safety protocols across all trades.
  • Comply, and ensure instructor compliance, with employment requirements including, but not limited to, the timely response to Oracle, email, grade submissions, payroll submissions, etc.
  • Review SAP/PELL reports with Program Support and take necessary actions as needed.
  • Organize and lead faculty meetings, safety meetings, and segment change meetings on a regular basis, ensuring alignment across both Plumbing and General Construction instructional teams.
  • Coordinate and order supplies, tools, and materials specific to plumbing systems, carpentry, electrical training needs.
  • Evaluate instructor performance across multiple trades and provide coaching to ensure high-quality, consistent instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Job Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • BPSS license within the trade(s).
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry trades, with demonstrated hands-on knowledge across multiple disciplines.
  • Experience supervising or leading multi-trade construction or plumbing teams strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Working knowledge of entry-level equipment and tools used in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and general construction.
  • Working knowledge or ability to learn Microsoft 365 and Google Classroom.
  • Strong understanding of plumbing systems, construction methods, and job site safety standards.
  • Ability to manage and support instructors across multiple trades and training environments


Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

The Department Head is expected to, at least one day a week, work until 8pm (up to 10pm if needed) to ensure the efficacy of the Evening programs for both the General Construction and Plumbing departments.

About Easterseals

Easterseals is a nonprofit organization that provides services to people with disabilities and special needs. The organization offers a wide range of programs and services, including early intervention, autism services, employment and training, and health and wellness. Easterseals is committed to helping people with disabilities achieve their goals and live independent lives, and has a long history of providing high-quality services to individuals and families across the United States. The organization is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has offices and programs in communities throughout the country.
Learn more about Easterseals
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1944

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