Career Academy of Siloam Springs (CASS) Instructor

TITLE: Career Academy of Siloam Springs (CASS) Instructor

QUALIFICATIONS: Two years work experience in construction or advanced manufacturing/industrial maintenance and an associate's degree or higher OR four years work experience in construction or advanced manufacturing/industrial maintenance in the absence of a college degree

Arkansas Licensure

616 Advanced Manufacturing

570 Construction Tech

212 Industrial Technology

LOCATION: High School

REPORTS TO: High School Principal and CTE Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 days with benefits provided according to the Siloam Springs School Board policies

Position Summary

Siloam Springs School District is seeking a motivated and skilled educator to lead its Industrial Technology Program within the Career Academy. This position prepares students for high-demand careers in industrial maintenance, welding, manufacturing, and construction trades through hands-on instruction, industry partnerships, and workforce readiness training.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging instruction in industrial maintenance, welding, and construction trades.
• Teach technical skills including welding processes, tool use, blueprint reading, fabrication, measurements, maintenance systems, and construction methods.
• Provide instruction in workplace safety, including lock out/tag out, confined space, hot work permits, MSDS, fall restraint, risk assessment, OSHA standards, and related practices.
• Integrate employability skills such as communication, teamwork, attendance, professionalism, interviewing, and problem-solving.
• Create and maintain a safe, organized, and positive shop/classroom environment.
• Supervise students in hands-on lab settings and ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the Industrial Technology Program, including equipment, inventory, maintenance, district assets, and budget management.
• Build partnerships with local businesses and industry leaders to support apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, tours, and guest speakers.
• Serve as liaison between business partners and the Career Academy.
• Identify and promote industry-recognized certifications that improve student marketability.
• Recruit and retain students for the program while promoting opportunities to students and families.
• Maintain accurate student, certification, inventory, and program records.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and Career & Technical Education programs.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning to stay current in industry practices and emerging technologies such as PLC, CNC, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, electrical systems, machining, CAD, and boiler operations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, dependability, and regular attendance.
• Lead or co-lead a student organization related to Career and Technical Education.

Preferred Areas of Instruction

• Welding (MIG, TIG, Stick, Oxy-Fuel, and cutting processes)
• Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals
• Electrical and Mechanical Systems Basics
• Construction Trades (carpentry, framing, concrete, plumbing, HVAC, and related skills)
• OSHA / Workplace Safety
• Tool Identification and Proper Usage
• Blueprint Reading / Measurements

Qualifications

• Valid Arkansas teaching license or ability to obtain Arkansas CTE licensure through an alternative pathway.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, welding, construction, manufacturing, or skilled trades preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to meet physical demands of teaching hands-on Industrial Technology courses.
• Commitment to the mission and expectations of Siloam Springs School District.