Welding Instructor

SALARY RANGE: Appropriate step on Teacher's Salary Schedule - Commensurate with experience and education

• Applicants who will create opportunities to bring courses to life, making every lesson relevant to students future career plans
• Ability to instruct high school students using a combination of subject matter and experiences designed to prepare students for career choices and post-secondary educational options
• Valid/Appropriate Ohio teaching license/certificate in Workforce Development (CT) / Manufacturing - Welding, or ability to obtain
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Manufacturing - Welding with additional experience in the following specialties including but not limited to: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, & GTAW. Current American Welding Society (AWS) certification preferred
• Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for teaching with excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated understanding of Ohio’s graduation expectations and of Ohio Career Technology / Academic Content Standards
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with area employers and establish an advisory committee made up of representatives from area businesses in the communities we serve
• Proficiency with current technology, workplace innovations, excellent oral and written communications skills
• Meet all mandated health requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test, etc.)
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record
• Obtain van/bus driver certification within three (3) years of hire

• Develop, plan and implement appropriate lessons using the Board approved course of study/academic content standards/ Career Tech competencies
• Design and administer appropriate assessments for students to ensure students successfully complete relevant credentials necessary for careers and graduation
• Enforce and maintain proper classroom rules for discipline and management
• Work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents and form positive relationships with business and industry representatives
• Actively prepare students for both academic and Career Tech competency tests
• Provide leadership in student management, classroom instruction, curriculum development, and career/technical club activities
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media and technology consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the students involved
• Maintain complete and accurate records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Actively assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulation and Board Policy
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parent/guardian concerning classroom performance and behavior
• Work under the guidelines of Penta’s Mission Statement and goals
• Attend district and state professional development events
• Remain free of any non-prescribed controlled substance or alcohol abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Education, Superintendent, Career Technical Director, Supervisor, or their designee(s)

Penta Career Center hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap, age, citizenship status, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law. Penta has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.