Saraland High School - Welding Teacher

Welding Teacher

The Saraland Board of Education is accepting applications for the following certified position.

Qualifications:

• Possess experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Hold valid Alabama Teaching Certificate.
• Or eligible for or able to obtain an Alabama Bachelor's Equivalent Technical Education 1 (BT1) Career and Technical Certificate in Welding.
• Possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate's degree or higher in Welding or a related field is preferred.
• Meet current Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Entry-Level Occupational Proficiency requirements for Welding by meeting one of the following:
• Associate's degree or higher in Welding or a related field;
• Passing scores on one of the ALSDE-approved Entry-Level Occupational Proficiency options, including:
• Three AWS Performance Tests consisting of:
• Required:
  
  SMAW 3-G or 3-F Uphill Progression (D1.1)
• Required:
  
  GTAW 3-G or 3-F Uphill Progression (Steel)
• Plus one of the following: FCAW 3-G or 3-F Uphill Progression (D1.1), GTAW 3-G or 3-F Uphill Progression (Aluminum D1.2), or GMAW 3-G or 3-F Uphill Progression (D1.1)
• AWS 4G;
• AWS 5G;
• NOCTI Welding (5279); or
• Other ALSDE-approved occupational proficiency as permitted by current certification requirements.
• Meet current ALSDE CTE Basic Skills (ACT Work Keys®) requirements, unless exempt:
• Applied Math – Level 4
• Workplace Documents – Level 4
• Business Writing – Level 3.
• Successfully complete all Alabama educator certification, fingerprint/background clearance, and other ALSDE certification requirements.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Embrace and promote the school system's mission, vision, beliefs, and goals.
• Abide by the standards established for conduct referenced in the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics which defines the professional behavior of educators in Alabama and serves as a guide to ethical conduct.
• Understand and assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and Board of Education policies.
• Participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school system, including meetings, assigned duties, and committee responsibilities.
• Follow the courses of study approved by the State Board of Education.
• Accept no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of duties and responsibilities.
• Regular and punctual in attendance, follow procedure for recording daily attendance and securing substitutes when needed.
• Report to assigned locations at designated times, prepared to instruct assigned students.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the interests and maturity of the students.
• Establish and maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and assist staff in establishment and maintenance of discipline in the school environment.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, Board policy, and administrative regulation.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures.
• Seek assistance of specialists as needed and make referrals when appropriate.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Work with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community.
• Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general public.
• Engage in professional learning activities to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintain assigned webpage as a communication tool for students and parents.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students…