Welding Teacher - Career and Technical Center at Arlington ISD

ROLE AND PURPOSE:

• Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.
• Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. 

QUALIFICATIONS:    

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution (required)
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university (preferred)
• Valid Texas teaching certificate or eligible for alternative certification or local teaching permit
• An assignment for Welding or Advanced Welding, Grades 9-12, is allowed with one of the following certificates.
  • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12.
  • Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12.
  • Any vocational agriculture certificate.
  • Secondary Industrial Arts (Grades 6-12).
  • Secondary Industrial Technology (Grades 6-12).
  • Technology Education: Grades 6-12.
  • Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
  • Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
  • Vocational Trades and Industry. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
  • Arlington ISD local teaching permit. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.

Experience:   

• Provide documented work experience in automotive technology per Arlington ISD guidelines for issuing a local teaching permit.
• Welding industry experience (required). 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons and adapt the curriculum for individual student differences.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons and communicate objectives to students.
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies and administrative regulations.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
• Provide opportunities for students to participate actively and successfully.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on student progress during instruction.
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
• Knowledge of subjects’ assigned, general knowledge of curriculum and instruction and good knowledge of child growth and development.
• Provide extended hour opportunities for students to obtain the minimum required hours and skills to sit for industry certification exams. 

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives and methods in accordance with district requirements.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required. 

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes in a regular school day.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials. 

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials and facilities.
• Compile, maintain and file accurately and correctly all reports, records and other documents required. 

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress and report cards as required.
• Maintain appropriate assessment evaluation documentation.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students.
• Establish a discipline management plan, maintain order in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations. 

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may volunteer to sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning instructional expectations and student progress.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Promote the school in a positive manner within the school and community.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly to colleagues, students, parents and community.
• Provide opportunities for students to provide welding services to the school and community.
• Engage in cross curricular activities with other CTE content areas as appropriate to the curriculum. 

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in the district staff development program.
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
• Participate in a three-day externship with an industry partner. .

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for student teacher(s), educational assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s).
• Administer standardized and other tests as required.
• Provide as much as possible, a safe environment to protect students. 

MISCELLANEOUS

• Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.
• Demonstrate human relations skills that are professional, ethical and responsible.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Work is located in a classroom environment. Must have ability to move from one location to another throughout the district.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct and ability to maintain emotional control under stress.