Description: Welding Instructor

Location:  Delta CTE Center, 2525 3rd Ave S Escanaba MI 49829

Closing Date:  Until Filled

Starting Date:  Earliest possible date February 17th but later start dates may be accommodated.

Salary and Length of Contract Year:  In accordance with Master Agreement 183 days/year

RESPONSIBLE TO:   The Director/Principal of Career & Technical Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.  Minimum of 4000 hours (2 years full time) documented recent and relevant experience in an occupation related to areas of instruction and eligible for Michigan certification.
2. B.A. Degree or eligible for annual authorization*

*Annual Authorization Eligibility Requirements

1. Employed in a relevant occupational position equal to 4000 hours in the last 5 years.
2. Must be willing to return to school and earn a teaching license and bachelors degree within the next 10 years.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1.  American Welding Society Certifications or demonstrated welding skills in multiple processes.
2. Demonstrated proficiency in metal fabrication.
3. Understanding and proficiency of GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, ACA, Plasma Cutting, Torch cutting and welding as well as print reading and other necessary industry skills. 
4. Experience working with students.
5. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to parents, students, staff and administration 
6. Comfortable using technology.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Responsible for teaching the program standards/course content as established by the State Department of Career and Technical Education and those established by the DSISD, including employability skills.
2. Develop and maintain a course description, course outline, daily lesson plans, and task sheet based on course objectives and required competencies.
3. Utilize current software, hardware, instructional materials and teach performance based instruction.
4. Record students progress as necessary for grading and placement purposes.
5. Prepare students for employment and post-secondary education.
6. Maintain a thorough knowledge of business and industry requirements, and recommend modification of program objectives where appropriate.
7. Provide the leadership component required and participate in youth organizations.
8. Involve business and industry in the program through effective use of advisory committees and other activities such as guest speakers and field trips.
9. Design the instructional delivery methods so that a variety of teaching styles can be incorporated into the program.
10. Develop and deliver units on employability skills.
11. Maintain accurate attendance and call parents when necessary
12. Develop and deliver units on related math, communication and science.
13. Develop promotional materials for student recruitment and enrollment.
14. Maintain discipline and appropriate records, including telephoning parents.
15. Participate in staff development activities related to curriculum improvement, and the development of instructional materials.
16. Maintain the articulated program with post-secondary partners.
17. Place students in work study opportunities and supervise when possible.
18. Attend scheduled administrative/staff meetings.
19. Assume other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Director/Principal.

Application:

To complete the application process, you will need to complete the online application by clicking on apply here on this site. Your application will be retained in active status for one school year. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Please do not send paper documents, during the application process you will submit your documents electronically. If you cannot upload your documents, be prepared to provide this information should you be called for an interview. Note: You assure that we have a complete record of your candidacy if you upload all materials yourself.

Thank you for your interest in the Delta Schoolcraft ISD.