CTE Teacher 9-12 for Welding Instructor at Chuckey Doak High School

Job Description

Job Description

CTE welding instructor at the new technology center at Chuckey Doak High School for students 9-12 grade.

Welding Instructor

Purpose of the Job:

A welding instructor is a master welder who provides training for students who want to become welders. As a welding instructor, your primary responsibilities involve teaching your craft to students by demonstrating welding techniques, tools, and skills .

Welding educators use their conceptual and practical understanding of welding and welding instruction in order teach a wide range of welding knowledge and skills, including, but not limited to: welding techniques, positioning, fit-up, equipment set-up, welding theory, metallurgy and weldability of metals, print reading, utilizing welding codes and standards, and even inspection of welds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Designs program lessons and activities following the expectations of the five CTE Size, Scope and Quality Indicators (SSQI's).
• Teaches academic and technical skills aligned to state standards in the assigned subject area that will be required for successful job performance.
• Facilitates activities that allow students to develop their employability and leadership skills emphasizing the importance of reliability, efficiency, promptness, good attitude, and thoughtful work habits.
• Collects and submits evidence, on an annual basis, showcasing that the program of study meets SSQI expectations.
• Communicate with parents, counselors, administrative and supervisory personnel and community representatives to share information regarding innovations and current job requirements and post-secondary opportunities in related fields.
• Collaborate with district staff and with the administrators at the school.
• Organizes and provides opportunities for students to participate in Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) activities as an integral part of the assigned subject area.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation.
• Develops and implement a comprehensive curriculum for welding courses
• Conducts theory and practical welding classes
• Assess and evaluate students' welding skills and knowledge
• Ensures all students adhere to safety protocols and procedures
• Provides hands-on training in various welding techniques and processes
• Maintains and supervises the use of welding equipment and tools
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in welding technology and practices
• Prepares students for welding certification exams
• Offers individualized guidance and support to students as needed
• Organizes and supervises lab sessions and practical projects
• Collaborates with industry professionals to enhance training programs
• Works with TCAT Morristown to provide students with dual enrollment opportunities.
• Facilitates workshops and additional training sessions as required
• Documents and track students' progress and performance
• Ensures a clean and organized instructional environment
• Participates in PLC meetings as well as other professional development opportunities including in the content area of welding.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Supports the program of study, using a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media/resources and technology.
• Serves as a model for the district's mission, vision and goals. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so. Assists in budget preparation and in the selection of curriculum, books, instructional supplies, materials and equipment.
• Prepares students to enter the workforce with certifications.
• Maintains a standard of performance and conduct as required by state, law, local board of education and community expectations
• Assists in budget preparation and in the selection of curriculum, books, instructional supplies, materials and equipment.
• Works with school administrators.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications :

Welding certification is required (705)

• Teaching experience preferred but not necessary.
• Intent to enroll in an educator prep program (EPP) for Occupational licensure (we work with University of Tennessee and or East Tennessee State University). There are scholarships available. This is a state requirement.
• High School diploma or above
• An active industry certification for the area of endorsement, as defined by the department
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience, completed within the last five (5) years (or five (5) within the last ten (10), in the area of endorsement or equivalent educational attainment, as defined by the department
• Industry Certification AWS or U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship,
• Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship or Certified Welding
• Educator Certification, NOCTI Welding 5279
• Associate's degree in welding/fabrication, one year full time
• work experience, and industry certification
• Bachelor's degree in welding/fabrication and industry certification

Calendar: 200 days

Reports to: Principal and CTE principal

Supervisor: CTE Director

Evaluation: Teacher will be evaluated as required by the State of Tennessee .

Greene County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below indicate the receipts and review of the job description by the employee assigned to the job and the immediate supervisor.