Trade and Industry Program Teaching Assistant (Electrical)

FLSA Classification
Exempt

Safety Designation
Safety Sensitive

Reports to
Program Instructional Leader

Campus
Lawton OK

Deadline
July 19 2026

Start Date
August 12 2026

Starting Salary
$26.25

Contract Length
10 Months

Job Description

Summary/objective
The trade and industry teaching assistant is responsible for assisting the electrical welding HVAC and/or carpentry and construction trades instructors with classroom and shop/lab operations as assigned. This position will provide technical instruction as requested and will be responsible for student supervision and student safety. Classroom assignments will be determined by the instructional leader.

Essential functions
Assist instructors with delivery of classroom material curriculum and instruction
Assist in operation of job and shop/lab area with special emphasis on student safety and safety procedures

Competencies
Subject Knowledge: Possess a deep understanding of assigned trade and industry program principles and applications. Be familiar with required tools software and hardware and be able to explain complex concepts in simple terms to students.
Communication Skills: Be an effective communicator able to convey information clearly and concisely to students colleagues and parents. Listen actively and respond appropriately to student inquiries concerns and feedback.
Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of their work including preparation punctuality attendance and commitment to ongoing professional development. Work collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders and be willing to take on leadership roles within the school and community.

Supervisory responsibilities
None

Work environment
The trade and industry instructor typically works in a classroom environment but the mission of the school may require work in other settings including outdoors. A standard workweek as assigned by administration is required but evening or weekend hours may be required to accommodate activities.

Physical demands
While performing the duties of this position the teaching assistant is frequently required move/position objects move about their classroom building and/or across campus. The teaching assistant will work indoors outdoors in various climate conditions and with applicable tools and machinery which may produce noise and dust. The work may be strenuous and physically demanding. The teaching assistant may respond to emergency situations student altercations and communicate with staff parents and students. The teaching assistant may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal.

Travel required
Occasional travel within and outside of the Great Plains Technology Center district may be required for sponsorship of student activities professional development and participation in other Great Plains Technology Center activities.

Required education and experience
High school diploma or equivalency
Assigned program related certifications and/or licensure (i.e. electrical HVAC welding certification plumbing journeyman etc.)
Three (3) years experience in assigned program related industry (i.e. electrical HVAC welding construction)

Preferred education and experience
Prior teaching/training experience

Discrimination Statement
Great Plains Technology Center does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age sex disability marital status or veteran status in any of its activities or operations. If you have any questions about equal opportunity please contact; Human Resources

Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the discretion of the Superintendent and/or their designee.

Employment Benefits Include: 100% paid health insurance; paid vacation; paid sick leave; paid school holidays off; tuition reimbursement; 100% paid contribution to teachers retirement.

Great Plains Technology Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer