Welding Instructor

CTE Welding Teacher

Focused on Quality:
Committed to Excellence.

Supervised by/

Reports to:

Director of Career Technical Center

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Goals:

• To implement an educational program for the designated grade level and career technical subject area using the current designated course of study.
• To serve as an integral part of the school system facilitating instruction and career opportunities for students.

Qualifications:

• An Associates degree or equivalent and seven (7) years full-time work experience within the past ten (10) years in the area to be taught; or completion of regionally accredited postsecondary certificate/diploma program and five (5) years full-time work experience within past seven (7) years in area to be taught; or completion of regionally accredited postsecondary associate's degree program and three (3) years of full-time work experience within past seven (7) years in area to be taught;
  
  or completion of bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited senior institution and one (1) year of fulltime work experience within the past three years in area to be taught.
• Must be NCCER certified.
• Passage of the three required Occupational Proficiency Exam(s). SMAW 3-G uphill progression D1.1, GTAW 3-G uphill progression (Steel), and FCAW 3-G uphill progression D1.1. Expense of the exams is the responsibility of the applicant.
• Completion of all state requirements to gain teacher certification.
• Current license and/or certification in field.
• Passing scores on the basic skills assessment, AECAP in Reading, Writing and Arithmetic.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students at the designated grade level(s) and in the designated content area(s)/subject(s).
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
• Ability to solve problems as a productive team member.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of career technical education in the subject/field/cluster assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current educational research and implements best instructional practices.
• Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
• Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students.
• Facilitates and monitors the integration of technology in the classroom.
• Creates or selects long-range instructional plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student profiles and instructional priorities.
• Defines goals and objectives for long-range instructional, departmental, and daily lesson plans.
• Sequences content and activities appropriately; paces lessons and instruction to encourage student achievement.
• Instructs students in the use, care, maintenance, and safe operation of program equipment and tools in the assigned field of instruction.
• Maintains contact with business/industry community to keep abreast of job entry requirements, current technology and practices in the designated content field, and for student referrals and placements.
• Develops, implements, and revises instructional plans and lessons according to Business and Industry Certification (BIC) standards.
• Establishes and maintains a learning environment in which students are actively engaged in the learning process.
• Provides instruction in workplace skills (e.g. punctuality, interpersonal relationships, leadership, problem-solving, ethics, and good work habits).
• Establishes a Career Technical Advisory Committee following Business Industry Certification guidelines to determine program needs and to maintain positive business/industry relationships.
• Interprets and uses data (including but not limited to standardized and other test results) for instructional planning and program evaluation.
• Uses ongoing assessment, traditional and alternative, to monitor student progress, to verify that learning is occurring, and to adjust curriculum and instruction.
• Provides feedback to students about the appropriateness of responses and quality of work with a focus on improving student performance.
• Administers standardized tests and credentialing assessments in accordance with directions provided, including proctoring and secure handling of materials.
• Communicates high learning expectations for all students.
• Engages in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
• Supports school improvement initiatives by…