Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies Instructor

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK Candidates for this position must be licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Chapter 74 Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies Instructor or have at least 5 years work experience in the field of metal fabrication and joining technologies a High School Diploma or higher and/or in the process of obtaining a Chapter 74 Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies License. Candidates for this position will be expected to implement instruction with a strong focus on Massachusetts Vocational Technical Curriculum Frameworks. The candidate will be responsible for teaching topics such (as but not limit to) Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) electrodes hand and power tools oxy-fuel and plasma cutting MIG TIG and stick welding. Individuals applying for this position will commit to work collaboratively with instructors within and across all disciplines as required to assist in implementing an academy structure. Candidates will participate in Professional Learning Communities on school-wide department goals and academic-vocational integration activities. Candidates will ensure personal professional growth on a yearly basis with a focus on continuous improvement in student Responsibilities:Implement and plan a program of study that meets the individual needs interests and abilities of the learning and offering of Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC) in the program. Actively work with Program Advisory Board local business and industries and other industry experts for continuous program a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons units projects and communicate these objectives to instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as all records necessary for reporting student grades hours performance and the documentation of students using Minutemans competency tracking with colleagues students and parents on a regular the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and adequate working conditions of all equipment in the classroom/shop facilitiesAttend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as and improve professional any other related task or duty at the direction of FOR THE POSITIONKnowledge and Abilities Required:Chapter 74 licensed or licensable by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies School diploma or higher Must have at least 5 years of Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies -related experienceKnowledge of the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Curriculum Frameworks for Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies is be an effective communicator versatile flexible a team player and willing to receive additional training in related areas as needed. Ability to work as an integral part of the Engineering and Production Pathway to foster a positive working relationship with students and residency or work VISA in the United States is required.2 years teaching experience preferred preferably in a vocation-technical education OF EMPLOYMENTEquipment Used: Including (but not limited to) Welding machines Plasma cutter Torches Safety equipment (gloves jackets helmets) Grinders Hammers Hydraulic press Ironworker Band saw Shear Brake Roller machinesPhysical Demands (if applicable): The program and equipment are located within a shared space in the high school and an external indoor space adjacent to the building. This role requires the instructor to be on their feet working directly with the students. Exposure to welding flames heat smoke and gases with safety precautions will occur. On occasions the instructor may need to move or lift light Schedule: In accord with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)