Anticipated Instructor - Welding

Summary: To deliver high-quality instruction by developing and implementing engaging curriculum, providing hands-on training and preparing students for successful careers in the welding field. This position requires a passion for education, industry expertise, and a commitment to student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work is performed under the general supervision of administration. An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (Does not include all tasks employee may be expected to perform.)

• Effectively develops and implements curriculum aligned with Michigan CTE Welding standards and competencies.
• Plans a program of study, including lesson plans, activities and assignments, which demonstrates current knowledge of industry standards and practices, alignment of content and instruction, incorporation of building improvement goals, and meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students. Acts as a role model of class expectations for students, including respect and rapport.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Adapts instructional techniques and media to fit both the physical constraints of the learning space and the diverse needs of the students.
• Uses student data to evaluate effective instructional delivery and make adjustments as appropriate.
• Seeks assistance for students demonstrating difficulties in classroom learning activities.
• Prepares students to be successful on applicable certification exam upon completion of program.
• Evaluates and places students in work experience, cooperative education, apprenticeship or other appropriate work sites according to their abilities.
• Maintains an advisory committee of at least seven people; participates on committees and assists with marketing to support program and institution.
• Provides leadership for and collaboration with student activities such as vocational clubs and other school-sponsored student activities.
• Works cooperatively with all students, parents, local schools, fellow teachers, staff, industry representatives, etc. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Responsible for student recruitment and retention.
• Maintains current knowledge and qualifications consistent with industry standards and practices. Participates in professional development activities, some of which may be outside the contractual school day.
• Teaches curriculum by using clear objectives with students.
• Asses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports.
• Integrates industry-standard software and technologies into instruction.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Maintains and cares for facilities, equipment and inventory; and notifies appropriate administration of the need for outside maintenance.
• Follows and enforces all policies and procedures in support of a safe work environment for students and staff.
• Has responsibility for the program budget (expenditures and incomes) and making recommendations to administration for purchases.
• Follows all building, staff handbook and Board of Education policies and guidelines.
• Facilitates student participation in leadership opportunities and other relevant student organizations.
• Participates in activities related to cooperative education, placement and employer contracts.
• Makes provision for being available, but not required, for in-building and ISD activities and committees in various public relations, community and marketing activities beyond contractual obligations.
• Regular and predictable in-person attendance is required for this position.
• Other duties assigned by the principal or designee.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have an Associate's degree in a welding-related field from an accredited college, with an intention of obtaining a Bachelor's degree. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree may be given preference.
• Must have at least two years of work experience (4,000 hours) of recent and relevant paid work experience in the welding field within the last ten years when hired and throughout the period of employment until a standard CTE teaching certificate is earned. Evidence of work experience must be provided with the application.
• Must be able to demonstrate current technical knowledge and ability in the welding field.
• Experience in teaching or employee training preferred.
• Successful experience relating to students of various skill levels, academic levels, learning styles, and diverse ethnic and gender backgrounds.
• Successful experience working cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of potential student work experience and cooperative education placements preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate basic computer skills. Candidates with proficiency in using technology for instruction and communication may be given preference.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Candidates must have or be able to obtain appropriate professional certification and endorsement upon employment. For this position, that may initially be an Annual Career Authorization or a Standard CareerTechnical Education (CTE) certification and endorsement upon employment. If a fully certified occupational teacher is not available, consideration may be given to an applicant who has the experience to qualify for Annual Career Authorization. A valid Michigan driver's license and good driving record is required for this position. Qualified applicants who possess a journeyperson card in welding may be given preference.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Frequently talks in presenting information to students and others.
• Frequently uses hand, arm or finger motions strength to grasp and use tools, use a keyboard, and operate equipment related to the occupational field.
• Frequently required to use hand and eye coordination.
• Frequently uses acute hearing and smelling.
• Vision requirements include color vision, close vision and frequent adjustment of vision for close and distant work.
• May occasionally be required to operate a motor vehicle to travel to training or other work sites.
• Continuously walks, stands, bends and twists more than the average person.
• Regularly lifts or moves up to 50 pounds and pushes or pulls up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally lifts, wears and demonstrates the use of occupational equipment.
• Occasionally climbs steps and ladders.
• Occasionally crouches, kneels.

Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits: The anticipated employment August 24, 2026. Placement on the Instructor salary schedule depends upon qualifications and experience. New employee starting salary range is $55,731 - $96,257. Paid family health, dental and vision benefits; long term disability insurance; life insurance; paid sick and personal business days.

To Apply: Interested parties should go to our website, https://jcisd.workbrightats.com to complete an online application.

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