CTE Metal Fabrication Teacher

Career & Technical Education Teacher

Metal Fabrication

Weymouth Public Schools is a dynamic and inclusive learning community dedicated to Educational Excellence for Every Weymouth Student. Our vision is centered on empowering each individual to reach their full potential in a diverse equitable and supportive environment.

We educate over 5600 students in 11 school buildings including Weymouth Early Childhood Center eight elementary schools (grades K-5) Chapman Middle School (grades 6-8) and Weymouth High School (Grades 9-12). At each of our schools we are committed to fostering curiosity celebrating diversity and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Our highly qualified educators and staff members work to provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student thrives.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Teacher license in Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies or eligibility and willingness to obtain the license through DESE.
• High school diploma or equivalent with required recent employment experience directly related to metal fabrication welding and/or joining technologies as determined by DESE.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of metal fabrication welding shop safety tools equipment print reading measurement fabrication processes and industry-standard practices.
• Ability to provide safe inclusive competency-based instruction to students in grades 912.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with students families colleagues administrators and industry partners.
• Commitment to student success equity access safety and continuous professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 General Industry or OSHA-related safety credential.
• AWS Certified Welder AWS SENSE Entry-Level Welder Hot Works Safety Certification or related industry credential.
• Experience teaching training mentoring or supervising apprentices employees or students in a shop or industry setting.
• Experience with SMAW GMAW FCAW GTAW pipe welding plasma cutting oxy-fuel cutting sheet metal fabrication CNC or automated equipment and weld inspection.
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs English learners and students with IEPs or 504 plans.
• Experience working with advisory committees employers apprenticeship programs unions postsecondary institutions or workforce partners.
• Familiarity with competency-based instruction project-based learning career readiness and employability skill development.

The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to:

• Create a safe structured inclusive and student-centered shop environment.
• Teach technical skills through demonstration guided practice project-based learning and performance assessment.
• Connect metal fabrication instruction to real-world industry practices career pathways apprenticeship opportunities and postsecondary options.
• Use student performance data competency tracking and formative feedback to support student growth.
• Integrate employability skills professionalism communication teamwork problem-solving and digital literacy into daily instruction.
• Maintain tools equipment materials inventory safety records and shop organization.
• Collaborate with colleagues and school staff to support student learning safety and program improvement.
• Remain current in industry practices safety standards instructional strategies and DESE Chapter 74 expectations.

General Duties:

Guides andevaluatesthe learning experience of the students in her/his classesandaccepts responsibility for activities ofstudentswithin her/his purview within the school building oron the school grounds.Through instruction aligned to the Massachusetts Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies framework students will develop technical skills safety practices employability skills and access to industry-recognized credentials that support career readiness and lifelong professional growth.

Specific Duties:

• Teach metal fabrication welding and joining skills to students in grades 912 through competency-based technical instruction.
• Align curriculum instruction assessments and student performance tasks to the Massachusetts Metal Fabrication and Joining Technologies framework.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that include technical instruction shop demonstrations project-based learning embedded academics employability skills and student reflection.
• Teach and reinforce safe shop practices including OSHA-aligned safety procedures proper use of personal protective equipment tool and equipment safety ventilation machine guarding hot work procedures lockout/tagout and safe material handling.
• Demonstrate and supervise the safe and proper use of hand tools power tools pneumatic tools welding fabrication cutting and forming equipment as well as related shop technology.
• Provide instruction in areas such as metallurgy fabrication materials and practices sheet metal print reading measurement welding symbols SMAW GMAW FCAW GTAW pipe welding automated equipment preventative maintenance and weld inspection.
• Prepare students for applicable in-demand credentials including OSHA 10 General Industry AWS-related credentials Hot Work Safety Certification and other industry-recognized credentials aligned with the program.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress including grades competency tracking safety documentation student performance and required program documentation.
• Communicate with students families counselors administrators special education staff and other school personnel regarding student progress support needs and program expectations.
• Participate in IEP 504 student support and team meetings when appropriate or required.
• Support an inclusive learning environment that provides access encouragement and appropriate support for students with diverse learning needs backgrounds and career goals.
• Collaborate with the CTE Director school and district administration colleagues advisory committee members industry partners postsecondary partners and employers to strengthen program quality and career pathway opportunities.
• Support cooperative education readiness career exploration employability skill development and connections to industry where applicable.
• Maintain a safe clean organized and productive shop environment that reflects school district OSHA and industry expectations.
• Participate in professional development department meetings advisory meetings curriculum work safety training and other school or district responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal CTE Director Superintendent or designee.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Weymouth Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free
from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender
sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status
veteran status political affiliation or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws.

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