Industrial Maintenance Instructor

Industrial Maintenance InstructorRetirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. Consistent with district policy SD-7.17 "Employment of Retirees," selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district, through payroll deduction, for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1, 2025, the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month.Wage/Hour Status: ExemptPay Group: V0-20 Salary PlanPrimary Purpose: The industrial Maintenance Instructor is responsible for delivering comprehensive instruction in both theoretical and practical aspects of industrial maintenance, in alignment with curriculum standards established by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Interplay Learning. This position is focused on equipping students with the foundational knowledge and technical competencies required for careers in industrial settings, including but not limited to electrical systems, mechanical maintenance, HVAC, hydraulics, welding, and systems diagnostics.QualificationsEducation/Certification/Experience:High School Diploma from an accredited high school, or hold GED equivalent.A minimum of five or the last ten years of verifiable professional experience in industrial maintenance or a closely related skilled trade, including electrical systems, HVAC, hydraulics, welding, or mechanical systems.Familiarity with NCCER curriculum and online Learning platform, or a demonstrated willingness to obtain certification as required.Thirty semester hours from an accredited college, university, or technical school may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis with a maximum substitution of four years.Possession of a current NCCER instructor certification or ability to obtain certification within thirty (30) days of employment, preferred.Prior teaching or training experience within a vocational, technical, or industrial education environment, preferred.OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, preferred.Bilingual fluency, with preference for English/Spanish, preferred.Windham School District must be able to issue a statement of qualification verifying work experience.This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.Special Knowledge/Skills:Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.Demonstrate the ability to deliver both in-person and remote instruction with effectiveness and professionalism.Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.Major Responsibilities and Duties:1. Plan and direct learning activities of students.2. Follow the Windham School District (WSD) curriculum guide(s) for area of assignment.3. Participate in district staff development programs as required.4. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.5. Participate in all evaluations and self-studies as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and contracting agency.6. Serve on curriculum, textbooks, and other committees as assigned.7. Maintain lesson plans in accordance with the criteria established by WSD policy.8. Maintain accurate attendance records in the manner prescribed by WSD.9. Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.10. Give clear oral and written instructions to students.11. Manage student behavior in the classroom that is firm, fair, and consistent in applying classroom rules.12. Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth of the students.13. Prepare and use various methods to teach basic concepts for subject level.14. Plan activities for individual student needs and engage and maintain the interest of students in instructional activity.15. Administer diagnostic placement tests, achievement tests, curriculum tests, and other tests as required by the principal.16. Arrange seating, materials, and displays in such a manner as to harmonize with instructional aims and procedures.17. Keep informed of and comply with all policies and procedures pertinent to the use of instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks.18. Follow all unit procedures in checking out materials, supplies, and equipment and promptly report any defective equipment and/or student abuse of materials, supplies, or equipment.19. Apply knowledge, training, and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides.20. Keep informed of and comply with policies of the WSD and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.21. Maintain Student Progress records cards as directed by WSD policies and procedures.22. Follow statutory and agency regulations.23. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, methods, and policy according to WSD requirements.24. Demonstrate progress in meeting student performance targets of the district.25. Demonstrate progress in meeting assigned action plans of the district or campus improvement plans.26. Develop, use, and evaluate ideas and/or innovative approaches to improve performance.27. Perform other duties as assigned.Policy, Reports, and Law:28. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.29. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.30. Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.31. Execute duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise adult incarcerated students in classroom settings. May also supervise teacher aides.Mental Demands:Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.Physical Demands:Ability to perform full duties of position, lift up to 25 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, kneeling, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.Environmental Demands:Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.