Welding Instructor

Welding Instructor-Secondary (Grades 9-12)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Hold a valid teaching license with appropriate CTE endorsement(s); OR
2. Qualify for the Tennessee Practitioner Occupational License, which requires:
   • High school diploma required
   • Five (5) years of qualifying welding work experience since 2016, or
   • Three (3) years of qualifying welding work since 2021
   • All experience must be relevant to welding and documented on the Occupational Work Experience Form
   • Enrollment in a state-approved Educator Preparation Program (EPP) within the first year of employment and completion within the state-mandated timeling
3. Meet all applicable requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA);
4. Possess strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills;
5. Meet health and physical requirements.

JOB GOAL

To prepare students of success in welding and advanced manufacturing by providing high-quality instruction, maintaining a safe and industry-aligned welding environment, and ensuring all students develop and master the skills outlined in the most current state CTE Welding curriculum standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Prepare lesson plans aligned to the most current Tennessee CTE Welding standards and submit for administrative review.
2. Use data-driven, research-based instructional strategies to teach welding processes, safety, fabrication, and related competencies.
3. Analyze student performance data, including industry certification results and local assessments, and adjust instruction accordingly.
4. Serve as an active participant in school and district Professional Learning Communities.
5. Assess student mastery of welding competencies frequently and provide timely feedback.
6. Take responsibility for all students' academic growth and skill development in welding.
7. Provide hands-on instruction using SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, oxy-fuel cutting, fabrication, and related welding technologies.
8. Prepare course outlines, assign lessons, evaluate student work, and maintain accurate records.
9. Administer assessments, track student progress, and communicate results to students and parents.
10. Maintain accurate attendance and required documentation.
11. Maintain discipline and safety in the welding lab, classroom, and surrounding areas.
12. Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and required training.
13. Encourage and reinforce professional behavior, safety practices, and workplace readiness skills.
14. Demonstrate evidence of instructional preparation upon request of administration.
15. Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required.
16. Uphold and enforce school rules, board policies, and administrative regulations.
17. Maintain a welding lab environment that is safe, organized, and conducive to learning.
18. Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated times and locations.
19. Represent the school and community in a positive and professional manner.
20. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job may require lifting objects exceeding fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Other physical demands may include:

1. Pusing and/or pulling
2. Climbing
3. Stooping and/or kneeling
4. Reaching
5. Talking
6. Hearing
7. Seeing

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)

1. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often shifting between tasks without loss of efficiency.
2. Adaptability to accepting responsibility for planning, instruction, and classroom management.
3. Adaptability to working effectively with students of varying skill levels.
4. Adaptability to making decisions based on safety, judgement, and instructional needs.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Intelligence: Ability to understand instructions, welding principles, and safety protocols; ability to reason and make sound judgements.
2. Verbal: Ability to communicate welding concepts clearly and effectively.
3. Numerical: Ability to perform measurements, calculations, and welding-related math accurately.
4. Manual Dexterity: Ability to operate welding equipment and tools safely and skillfully.
5. Form Perception: Ability to visually compare welds, materials , and fabrication components.
6. Color Discrimination: Ability to distinguish colors, shades and weld characteristics.

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal school environment with regular exposure to welding equipment, tools, and shop conditions.

This position qualifies for the PROFESSIONAL EXEMPTION under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The employee is expected to complete a ten-month (10) or two-hundred (200) day work year. Salary is based on the Grundy County Schools Teacher Pay Scale.

Occupational License candidates will be under contract to complete all EPP requirements within the state-mandated timeline.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statement describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.