Welding Technology Instructor

POSITION:                                          Classroom Teacher - Welding Technology             
                                     
                                               
SALARY:                                              State Salary Schedule
 
QUALIFICATIONS:                           To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Must hold valid American Welding Society Certification.

• North Carolina State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.

 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:              

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress, attendance, and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations. Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities, includes establishing an advisory group with comparable trade organizations and/or businesses.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Cooperate with the Career and Technical Education program to acquire appropriate credentials and order appropriate supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:       Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include standing or walking for extended periods, moderate lifting and carrying, general manual dexterity, and operating assigned equipment within the shop area.
 
REPORTS TO:                                     Principal

CONTACT:                                              Submit an application to the Human Resources Department
                                                                Iredell-Statesville Schools
                                                                PO Box 911
                                                                Statesville, North Carolina 28687
                                                                704-872-8931