Teacher - CTE Machine Tool Technology Volunteer High School
Requires 760 Manufacturing OR 705 Welding Endorsement
Manufacturing 6-12 (760)
Minimum Education High School Diploma
Experience
a. Three (3) years of relevant work experience, completed within the last five (5) years;
b. Five (5) years of relevant work experience, completed within the last ten (10) years;
c. Two (2) years of relevant work experience, completed within the last ten (10) years and a
postsecondary technical school certificate in Manufacturing Operations/Technology;
d. One (1) year of relevant work experience, completed within the last ten (10) years and an Associate
degree in Manufacturing Operations/Technology; or
e. Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Operations/Technology
Example Qualifying Experience: Computer-aided drafting (CAD), electronic engineer, electronic
semi-conductor processor, electronic technician, engineer, industrial maintenance, industrial
production manager, machinist, numerical control machine tool
programmer, plant manager, postsecondary technical school instructor in endorsement area
Industry Certification
• National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certification;
• Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) Instructor Certification – Level 1;
• Certified Production Technician (CPT);
• Certified Manufacturing Associate;
• U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship; or
• Any directly aligned Tier 2 or 3 credential in the Industrial Maintenance, Machining Technology, or
Mechatronics programs of study within the Advanced Manufacturing career cluster of Tennessee
Promoted Student Industry Credentials.
Welding 6-12 (705)
Minimum Education High School diploma
Experience
a. Three (3) years of relevant work experience, completed within the last five (5) years;
b. Five (5) years of relevant work experience, completed within the last ten (10) years;
c. Two (2) years of relevant work experience, completed within the last ten (10) years and a
postsecondary technical school certificate in Welding/Fabrication;
d. One (1) year of relevant work experience, completed within the last ten (10) years and an Associate
degree in Welding/Fabrication; or
e. Bachelor’s degree in Welding/Fabrication
Example Qualifying Experience: Welders; individuals with experience in blueprint reading, layout,
and fabrication using oxy-fuel cutting SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW processes on various metals,
postsecondary technical school instructor in endorsement area
Industry Certification
• Any AWS Certification;
• U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship;
• Certified Welding Educator Certification;
• NOCTI assessment (Welding 5279);
• NCCER certification in endorsement area*; or
• Any directly aligned Tier 2 or 3 credential in the Welding program of study within the Advanced
Manufacturing career cluster of Tennessee Promoted Student Industry Credentials.
* NCCER certificates without content-specific titles will be accepted for licensure purposes. However, any NCCER certificate
used as an industry certification for endorsement purposes must be valid and directly related to the endorsement area.
Reports To:
Director of Schools and the Building Principal
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or higher
Tennessee Licensed Teacher OR eligible to obtain a TN License with required endorsement.
Purpose Statement:
The teacher will provide support to the instructional process by supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress, and communicates classroom expectations;
- Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration;
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcome and achieving established classroom objectives;
- Demonstrates and differentiates instructional strategies for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student needs;
- Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study;
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment;
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment;
- Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of obtaining information to improve classroom instruction;
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements;
- Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and board policies;
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution;
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction;
- Directs student teachers, instructional assistants, and/or volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students;
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
Capacity and Ability Requirements:
The usual job demands requires the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.
Terms of Employment:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.