CTE Teacher- Automotive​/Welding

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Homewood-Flossmoor High Community High School.  school year)

High School Teaching

Per negotiated agreement

TRS, health insurance, and leave time (sick and personal)

• Valid state teaching license or certification in Automotive Technology, Welding Technology, Trade & Industrial Education, or CTE (or eligibility to obtain within one year of hire).
• ASE certification in one or more of the eight automotive service areas (A1‑A8), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of three years of professional automotive service, repair, welding, fabrication, or related industry/skilled trades experience.
• AWS Certified Welder (CW) or AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential, or demonstrated industry qualification; ability to obtain within 90 days if currently not held.
• Proficiency in at least three of the following welding processes: SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and OFC.
• Knowledge of OSHA shop safety standards, PPE requirements, and hazardous material handling regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints, symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Demonstrated proficiency with modern diagnostic equipment and vehicle technology.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles for instructional purposes.

• ASE Master Technician certification (A1‑A8) or Master Automobile Technician Designation.
• AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE) or AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Designation.
• Experience with AWS SENSE program implementation and student certification testing.
• Proficiency with plasma cutting, CNC plasma tables, or robotic welding systems.
• Experience with hybrid, electric vehicle (EV), and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technology.
• Experience with pipe welding in multiple positions (1G‑6G) and structural steel welding to AWS D1.1.
• Prior secondary or post‑secondary teaching or training experience.
• NATEF/ASE Education Foundation program certification experience.
• Experience advising SkillsUSA or other CTE student organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, Vocational Education, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering Technology, Vocational/Technical Education, or closely related field.

The High School Automotive/Welding Teacher designs and delivers a rigorous, industry‑aligned curriculum that prepares students for careers in the automotive service and repair industry, as well as manufacturing, construction, fabrication, and related skilled trades. The role combines theoretical instruction with extensive hands‑on shop experiences, providing students with proficiency in vehicle diagnostics, maintenance, repair, welding processes, blueprint reading, metallurgy, and fabrication techniques.

The teacher maintains a safe, professional shop environment and cultivates industry partnerships to maximize student career readiness and placement.

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to NATEF/ASE Education Foundation standards across all eight automotive service areas.
• Integrate current diagnostic technology, including scan tools, oscilloscopes, and OEM software into daily instruction.
• Teach foundational theory and hands‑on application in automotive systems, physics of motion, electrical principles, and related academic content.
• Develop project‑based learning experiences using student‑owned, donated, or school vehicles.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and skill levels.
• Incorporate mathematics, science, and technical literacy into coursework.

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards‑aligned lessons covering core welding processes, including SMAW, GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, FCAW, and OFC.
• Instruct students in blueprint reading, weld symbols, joint design, and basic metal fabrication and layout.
• Teach foundational theory in metallurgy, heat transfer, weld quality inspection, and properties of ferrous and non‑ferrous metals.
• Develop project‑based learning experiences mirroring real‑world fabrication and manufacturing scenarios.
• Align curriculum with AWS…