Career Academy of Siloam Springs (CASS) Instructor

TITLE: Career Academy of Siloam Springs (CASS) Instructor

QUALIFICATIONS: Two years work experience in construction or advanced manufacturing/industrial maintenance and an associates degree or higher OR four years work experience in construction or advanced manufacturing/industrial maintenance in the absence of a college degree

Arkansas Licensure

616 Advanced Manufacturing

570 Construction Tech

212 Industrial Technology

LOCATION: High School

REPORTS TO: High School Principal and CTE Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 days with benefits provided according to the Siloam Springs School Board policies

Position Summary

Siloam Springs School District is seeking a motivated and skilled educator to lead its Industrial Technology Program within the Career Academy. This position prepares students for high-demand careers in industrial maintenance welding manufacturing and construction trades through hands-on instruction industry partnerships and workforce readiness training.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging instruction in industrial maintenance welding and construction trades.
• Teach technical skills including welding processes tool use blueprint reading fabrication measurements maintenance systems and construction methods.
• Provide instruction in workplace safety including lock out/tag out confined space hot work permits MSDS fall restraint risk assessment OSHA standards and related practices.
• Integrate employability skills such as communication teamwork attendance professionalism interviewing and problem-solving.
• Create and maintain a safe organized and positive shop/classroom environment.
• Supervise students in hands-on lab settings and ensure proper use of tools equipment and machinery.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the Industrial Technology Program including equipment inventory maintenance district assets and budget management.
• Build partnerships with local businesses and industry leaders to support apprenticeships internships job shadowing tours and guest speakers.
• Serve as liaison between business partners and the Career Academy.
• Identify and promote industry-recognized certifications that improve student marketability.
• Recruit and retain students for the program while promoting opportunities to students and families.
• Maintain accurate student certification inventory and program records.
• Collaborate with other teachers administrators and Career & Technical Education programs.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning to stay current in industry practices and emerging technologies such as PLC CNC hydraulics pneumatics HVAC electrical systems machining CAD and boiler operations.
• Demonstrate professionalism confidentiality dependability and regular attendance.
• Lead or co-lead a student organization related to Career and Technical Education.

Preferred Areas of Instruction

• Welding (MIG TIG Stick Oxy-Fuel and cutting processes)
• Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals
• Electrical and Mechanical Systems Basics
• Construction Trades (carpentry framing concrete plumbing HVAC and related skills)
• OSHA / Workplace Safety
• Tool Identification and Proper Usage
• Blueprint Reading / Measurements

Qualifications

• Valid Arkansas teaching license or ability to obtain Arkansas CTE licensure through an alternative pathway.
• Experience in industrial maintenance welding construction manufacturing or skilled trades preferred.
• Strong classroom management communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to meet physical demands of teaching hands-on Industrial Technology courses.
• Commitment to the mission and expectations of Siloam Springs School District.

Required Experience:

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