26-27 CTE Welding Instructor - Nichols Career Center

WELDING INSTRUCTOR – NICHOLS CAREER CENTER

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of the CTE Welding Instructor is to provide students with instruction and training in welding theory, safety, and hands-on skill development to prepare them for entry-level employment or continued education in the welding and fabrication industry. Instruction includes the proper use of welding tools, equipment, and materials; safety practices; and the development of employability skills. Course content may include oxy-fuel cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW/MIG), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW/TIG), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma cutting, blueprint reading, metallurgy basics, welding symbols, and inspection techniques. Instruction prepares students for industry-recognized certifications and workplace readiness. 

TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Initial or Temporary Missouri CTE Teaching Credential for the subject to be taught is required.

NOTE:
A Temporary CTE Teacher Certification can be obtained while performing the duties of the position with proof of appropriate occupationally related experience. Appropriate CTE instructor coursework must be taken in conjunction with earning a temporary CTE Teacher certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of work experience in the welding trade is preferred; however, up to two (2) years of the preferred experience may be substituted with related post–high school education, apprenticeship training, military training, or college preparation coursework. Experience in industrial, manufacturing, fabrication, or construction welding environments is desirable.

EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES / CREDENTIALS / LICENSES:

• Valid Missouri Driver’s License
  
  
• Industry-recognized welding certifications preferred (AWS or equivalent)
  
  
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification desirable

REPORTS TO:
Nichols Career Center Administration

FUNCTIONS:

• Utilize a variety of effective and professional teaching techniques and instructional methods to assist students in achieving course performance objectives
  
  
• Provide instruction in welding safety, tool usage, equipment operation, and proper shop procedures
  
  
• Prepare students for industry-recognized welding certifications
  
  
• Develop and maintain an appropriate training site for student instruction, including clearly defined student performance objectives
  
  
• Provide immediate supervision to all students while at the training site
  
  
• Accurately and punctually submit required documentation for attendance, accounting, and grade reporting
  
  
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, and other required meetings
  
  
• Maintain effective and cooperative liaison activities between CTE, sending school districts, business and industry partners, unions, apprenticeship programs, and the general community
  
  
• Maintain an orderly, safe, and well-disciplined learning environment conducive to learning
  
  
• Keep current with industry standards, equipment, and instructional best practices in welding and fabrication
  
  
• Provide instruction aligned with current and future workforce needs and employment opportunities within the welding industry
  
  
• Align instruction to facilitate articulation with post-secondary institutions and apprenticeship programs
  
  
• Perform job assignments safely to protect people, property, and equipment
  
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned

SKILLS

Skills appropriate to the welding industry are required to perform multiple technical tasks. These include successful instruction of students in welding processes and career development; effective planning, development, and implementation of instructional programs; effective written and oral communication skills; the ability to interpret technical documents and blueprints; and the ability to follow and teach multi-step procedures.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques and practices is required, including but not limited to:

• Welding safety standards and shop safety procedures
  
  
• SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and oxy-fuel cutting processes
  
  
• Welding tools, equipment, and materials
  
  
• Blueprint reading and welding symbols
  
  
• Basic metallurgy and material properties
  
  
• Measurement, layout, and basic math skills including fractions, percentages, and ratios
  
  
• Health and safety regulations, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials
  
  
• The role of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies affecting the welding industry
  
  

ABILITY

Ability to teach and demonstrate welding techniques and processes; read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols; inspect weld quality; operate and maintain welding equipment; understand and interpret applicable laws and regulations; schedule instructional activities; maintain professional working relationships with staff, students, industry partners, and the public; and perform job duties safely and effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include working under standardized instructions and routines; leading, guiding, and coordinating students; maintaining instructional equipment and materials; and operating within established budgetary and program guidelines.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require hearing and speaking to exchange information; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; standing for extended periods; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials; and climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The job typically requires approximately 30 percent sitting, 20 percent walking, and 50 percent standing. Work is performed in a welding lab/shop environment with exposure to heat, noise, fumes (with appropriate safety controls), and varying temperatures.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Human Resources
315 E. Dunklin Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-659-3013

OR

Cody Bashore, Director
Nichols Career Center
605 Union Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-659-3100

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with the district are hereby notified that the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

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