HCTC Welding Instructor 2025-2026

Job Title: Welding Instructor

Primary Supervisor: Director of Hannibal Career and Technical Center

DURATION: 180 Days plus 4 extended days
Qualifications: Meet all certification requirements as set forth by the Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education (DESE).
DESE Requirements:
CTAC (Career Education Temporary Authorization Certificate)
Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university and four thousand
4000 hours of Departmentapproved closely related occupational experience obtained
within the past ten 10 Years: or
Associates degree from an accredited college or university and five thousand 5000 hours
of Departmentapproved closely related occupational experience within the past ten 10
years; or

No degree and six thousand 6000 hours of Departmentapproved closely related
occupational experience obtain with the past ten 10 years.
Once met CTAC apply for upgrade to ICEC (Initial Career Education Certificate)
Upgrade from ICEC to CCPS (Career Continuous Professional Certificate)
Complete 4 years of DESE approved teaching
Participate in districtprovided mentoring program for 2 years
Complete 30 contact hours of professional development for an IPC upgrade; successfully
complete 90 contact hours of professional development for an ICEC upgrade. This may
include college credits 1 semester hour equals 15 contact hours of professional
development.

Participate in beginning teacher assistance program offered by UCM
Participate in districts Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.
Develop and implement a professional development plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field of welding to include tools
equipment and blueprint.
2. Ability to weld with GMAW SMAWGTAW and FCAW in all positions.
3. Ability to use oxyfuel and plasma cutting equipment.
4. Mechanically inclined and experienced with mechanical repairs on industrial equipment.
5. Supervision of all students assigned in instructional activities.
6. Plan and implement curriculum to meet competency requirements.
7. Establish learning objectives for each lesson and maintain lesson plans for each instructional unit.
8. Develop and implement a variety of teaching strategies.
9. Develop and adapt instructional materials and experiences to meet individual student needs.
10. Establish and maintain an effective climate for learning.

11. Maximize use of instructional time.
12. Assess and record student progress on a regular basis through District grading scale.
13. Maintain accurate attendance records on students and follow school procedures for reporting attendance of students.
14. Enforce safety policies and practices as required by state and federal law and the school
district.
15. Serve as a positive role model and leader for students to follow.
16. Maintain a current and accurate inventory of all equipment tools and supplies.
17. Participate in parent conferences career and technical education department meetings
interdisciplinary team planning and IEP meetings
18. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate theories in the field or discipline.
19. Work constantly to instill in students the technical and academic competencies and
employment behavior expected within the specific career field.
20. Develop and maintain a classroom and lab environment conducive to effective learning with the limits of the resources provided.
21. Integrate competencies goals and objectives into lesson plans.

Marginal Duties:
1. Plan and conduct appropriate education field trips.
2. Maintain appropriate substitute teacher file.
3. Evaluate and recommend instructional aids and textbooks.
4. Must be able to bend stoop and kneel for long periods of time.
5. Must be able to lift heavy objects.
6. Must attend ongoing education (clinics) related to new tool and materials technologies.
7. Organize attend and participate in Building Trades program Advisory Committee Meetings at minimum one time a year.
8. Be an active Skills USA advisor for your program.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Aligned with the mission of the Hannibal School District is the commitment to educational equity for all students staff and patrons of the school system. In all places and in all activities of the Hannibal School District it is expected that every individual will be treated in a fair and equitable manner. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person regardless of the individuals race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability age marital status citizenship status or economic status.