Instructor - Welding

Workplace Specialist license or who can attain a Workplace Specialist I license in Welding. Must have occupational welding experience aligned to one of the following criteria:

• 5,000 hours (about 2.5 years of experience) in the last five (5) years.
• 4,000 hours (about 2 years) in the past ten (10) years and demonstration of occupational competency test.
• 4,000 hours (about 2 years) in the past ten (10) years and evidence of occupational licensure or occupational proficiency based on approved regional, state, or national board training and evaluation.
• 4,000 hours (about 2 years) in the past ten (10) years and completion of an accredited 2-year or higher degree in the specific certification area
• 4,000 hours (about 2 years) in the past ten (10) years and completion of an apprenticeship or internship program.

Note: All occupational experience must be verified by submitting letters from current or former employers specifying and considering the following:

• job titles and duties;
• hours worked per week;
• starting/ ending dates;
• the name and title of the employer;
• must be on company letterhead;
• only work experience in the certification area will be accepted;
• verification for self-employed: Submit the Profit/Loss statements from the federal income tax returns.
• Assist in the achievement of the short and long-term educational goals of the school corporation.
• Serve as the instructional leader in the classroom.
• Organize and maintain course content with current industrial needs and standards.
• Prepare lessons, teaching aids, and supplementary instructional materials.
• Lecture, demonstrate, and present audio-visual programs to groups to promote and enhance vocational education programs.
• Conduct individual instruction on project activities and related technical information.
• Counsel students on group and individual problems and situations.
• Evaluate student progress, issue grades and reports; prepare, record, and report class attendance; handle injuries and file accident reports with office.
• Inventory supplies and equipment and prepare budget requests for the area.
• Maintain physical facilities of the training area.
• Cooperate with program advisory committee.
• Assist students with job placement and conduct employment follow-ups.
• Prepare for open house activities.
• Serve on faculty committees.
• Handle discipline problems within classroom areas, arrange and conduct parent conferences; assist in building discipline and security.
• Supervise paraprofessional, student, and volunteer helpers.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal of Area Career Center.