Saraland High School - Welding Teacher

SARALAND CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM

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

• 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.
• 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)
          • GMAW 3‑G or 3‑F Uphill Progression (D1.1)
          • AWS 4G
          • AWS 5G
          • NOCTI Welding (5279)
          • 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.

• 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…