Welding Instructor

Welding Instructor

Location:

Lamar County School of Technology

Position/

Title:

Welding Instructor

Level and/or Area: 10-12

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Associate's Degree or higher in welding or a related field
• Three (3) AWS Performance Tests (must include two required and one optional from the list below):
  Required (at least two):
• SMAW 3-G or 3-F uphill progression (D1.1)
• GTAW 3-G or 3-F uphill progression (Steel, D1.1)
• FCAW 3-G or 3-F uphill progression (D1.1)
• Optional (at least one):
• GTAW 3-G or 3-F uphill progression (Aluminum, D1.1)
• GMAW 3-G or 3-F uphill progression (D1.1, 4G, 5G, NOCTI Welding 5279)
• Military experience
• One of the Master Level Occupational Proficiencies

Minimum Experience:

Seven (7) of the last ten (10) years of industry welding experience with a minimum of 12,600 work hours OR an Associate's Degree with three (3) of the last five (5) years of industry welding experience and a minimum of 6,000 work hours

Other Criteria:
Strong ethical and moral character; mature and stable; able to work well with others; good public relations skills. Must pass a new background check.

Salary:
According to the Lamar County Board of Education Salary Schedule for this position.

Application Procedure:
Interested and qualified individuals should complete the Application for Certified Personnel and submit it using one of the approved submission methods (mail, email, or in person) listed on the Lamar County School System website. Applications must be received no later than Friday, June 5, 2026, or until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted to:

Lamar County Board of Education

P.O. Box 1379 Vernon, AL

Application materials and submission instructions may be found on the Lamar County School System website,  Lamar County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.