Job Title: TeacherWelding - CTE Center (26-27)

Reports to: Campus Principal

Pay Grade: TeacherPay Scale

Dept/School: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Work Days: 187

Primary Purpose:

Create engaging hands-on learning experiences that help students develop technical and professional skills in the field of welding and manufacturing preparing them for industry certifications employment and lifelong success.

As the instructor launching our brand-new Welding program at the College Station ISD Career and Technical Education Center you will play a vital role in building the foundation of this programdeveloping curriculum setting up the welding lab and fabrication space and recruiting students who are eager to explore careers in the manufacturing fabrication and industrial technology fields.

Qualifications:

Professional Experience Education or Certification:

Applicants may qualify through one of the following routes:

• Extensive industry experience in welding or a related field may be considered in place of a teaching certificate as College Station ISD is a District of Innovation and can issue local certification based on relevant work experience.
• OR Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in one of the following areas:
• Agriculture Food and Natural Resources: Grades 612
• Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 612
• Any Vocational Agriculture Certificate
• Secondary: Industrial Arts
• Industrial Technology
• Technology Education: Grades 612
• Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 612 (requires appropriate work approval)
• Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 812 (requires appropriate work approval)
• Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 612 (requires appropriate work approval)
• Vocational Trades and Industry (requires appropriate work approval)
• Preferred:
• AWS (American Welding Society) certifications or NCCER certifications or the ability to obtain them
• Experience in welding processes such as SMAW GMAW FCAW and GTAW
• Knowledge of shop safety and industrial manufacturing practices

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of welding techniques fabrication processes and metalworking tools
• Understanding of manufacturing safety standards and procedures
• Ability to instruct and manage students in both classroom and shop environments
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to acquire curriculum and instructional skills through district-provided training
• Commitment to maintaining a safe productive and industry-relevant welding lab
• Enthusiasm for growing a new CTE program and connecting with local industry partners

Job Specialty - CTE - Career & Technical Education - Welding

• Potential Class Work with Students:
• Welding I
• Welding II
• Practicum in Manufacturing

Topics May Include:

• Safety and proper use of welding tools and equipment
• Blueprint reading and measurement
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
• Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
• Oxy-fuel cutting and fabrication
• Metal preparation and finishing
• Career readiness and shop management
• Prepare & Certify students in one or more Industry-Based Certifications:
• Students will have the opportunity to earn one or more of the following:
• AWS Certified Welder
• AWS D1.1 Structural Steel
• AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding

Other Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain an organized and safe welding lab with functional welders ventilation systems and safety equipment
• Collaborate with local industry partners manufacturers and trade organizations to provide guest speakers demonstrations and real-world experiences
• Actively recruit and promote the welding program to potential students and families
• Manage classroom and lab budgets tool inventories and safety compliance
• Support student participation in SkillsUSA and other welding competitions or showcases
• travel may be necessary to supervise students competing at CTSO contests stipends may be available and may vary depending on sponsor responsibilities

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the districts CTE curriculum and demonstrate written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles and abilities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies materials and equipment for both classroom and shop instruction.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student progress and adjust instruction based on results.
• Collaborate with special education staff to modify instruction for students with accommodations as outlined in IEPs.
• Work with colleagues to determine instructional goals objectives and methods that align with district and industry standards.
• Supervise student practice in the welding shop and ensure compliance with all safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate safety and maintenance logs equipment inventories and student training records.
• Encourage student professionalism responsibility and teamwork.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of College Station ISD.
• Create a classroom and lab environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students tools equipment and facilities.
• Assist in selecting instructional materials tools and supplies for the welding program.
• Communicate regularly with parents students and colleagues regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Participate in staff development to enhance job-related skills and maintain industry safety and certification standards.
• Stay informed about current trends technologies and best practices in welding and manufacturing education.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirement and qualification for the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Equipment used:

• Computer printer copier fax machine calculator telephone electronic mobile devices projector video display monitor etc.
• CTE: content specific equipment

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Regularly sit talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger handle or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; may be required to lift students control behavior; move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom equipment; frequent stooping bending kneeling pushing and pulling. Occasionally required to stand walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision regularly work with frequent interruptions maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail. There are several deadlines associated with this position which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.

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.

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Required Experience:

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