Job Title: Welding Instructor

Primary Supervisor: Director of Hannibal Career and Technical Center

DURATION: 180 Days, plus 4 extended days
Qualifications: Meet all certification requirements as set forth by the Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education (DESE).
DESE Requirements:
CTAC (Career Education Temporary Authorization Certificate)
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and four thousand
(4,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience obtained
within the past ten (10) Years: or
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and five thousand (5,000) hours
of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience within the past ten (10)
years; or

No degree and six thousand (6,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related
occupational experience obtain with the past ten (10) years.
Once met CTAC, apply for upgrade to ICEC (Initial Career Education Certificate)
Upgrade from ICEC to CCPS (Career Continuous Professional Certificate)
Complete 4 years of DESE approved teaching
Participate in district-provided mentoring program for 2 years
Complete 30 contact hours of professional development for an IPC upgrade; successfully
complete 90 contact hours of professional development for an ICEC upgrade. This may
include college credits (1 semester hour equals 15 contact hours of professional
development.

Participate in beginning teacher assistance program offered by UCM
Participate in district's Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.
Develop and implement a professional development plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field of welding to include tools,
equipment, and blueprint.
2. Ability to weld with GMAW, SMAW,GTAW, and FCAW in all positions.
3. Ability to use oxy-fuel and plasma cutting equipment.
4. Mechanically inclined and experienced with mechanical repairs on industrial equipment.
5. Supervision of all students assigned in instructional activities.
6. Plan and implement curriculum to meet competency requirements.
7. Establish learning objectives for each lesson and maintain lesson plans for each instructional unit.
8. Develop and implement a variety of teaching strategies.
9. Develop and adapt instructional materials and experiences to meet individual student needs.
10. Establish and maintain an effective climate for learning.

11. Maximize use of instructional time.
12. Assess and record student progress on a regular basis through District grading scale.
13. Maintain accurate attendance records on students and follow school procedures for reporting attendance of students.
14. Enforce safety policies and practices as required by state and federal law and the school
district.
15. Serve as a positive role model and leader for students to follow.
16. Maintain a current and accurate inventory of all equipment, tools, and supplies.
17. Participate in parent conferences, career and technical education department meetings,
interdisciplinary team planning, and IEP meetings
18. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate theories in the field or discipline.
19. Work constantly to instill in students the technical and academic competencies and
employment behavior expected within the specific career field.
20. Develop and maintain a classroom and lab environment conducive to effective learning with the limits of the resources provided.
21. Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.

Marginal Duties:
1. Plan and conduct appropriate education field trips.
2. Maintain appropriate substitute teacher file.
3. Evaluate and recommend instructional aids and textbooks.
4. Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time.
5. Must be able to lift heavy objects.
6. Must attend on-going education (clinics) related to new tool and materials technologies.
7. Organize, attend and participate in Building Trades program Advisory Committee Meetings at minimum one time a year.
8. Be an active Skills USA advisor for your program.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Aligned with the mission of the Hannibal School District is the commitment to educational equity for all students, staff, and patrons of the school system. In all places and in all activities of the Hannibal School District, it is expected that every individual will be treated in a fair and equitable manner. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person regardless of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, or economic status.