Welding And Metal Fabrication Department Head #59923 - Bristol Technical Education Center, Bristol, CT

General description of the position

A CTECS Welding and Metal Fabrication teacher is responsible for planning, conducting and assessing instructional activities - to include safety, proper use of tools, math, and all equipment and components related to the Welding and Metal Fabrication trade. In addition, the teacher must maintain educational records; inventory and tool control logs; track achievement of desired program outcomes by coordinating and administering tests in accordance with accepted reporting procedures; developing alternative instruction for individualized and independent study. The CTECS Welding and Metal Fabrication teacher is responsible for educating students on theoretical and performance-based topics related to Welding and Metal Fabrication. The CTECS Welding and Metal Fabrication Program instructor prepares students in the ability to become workforce ready for a skilled Welding and Metal Fabrication position.

The department head is an instructional leader who promotes student achievement for all and facilitates the operations of the department. As a Department Head, you are responsible for the duties outlined above, as well as responsibilities related to instructional support, leadership and operations within your department.

Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training)

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on Welding and Metal Fabrication experience.

• Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved trade curriculum. For a detailed explanation, please reference the Welding and Metal Fabrication Program Description.

• Apprentice training or formal training (college or technical institutes) can count up to five years. Formal training credit should be applied for coursework directly associated with welding and metal fabrication. Transcript review should determine the percentage of study time devoted to trade and be applied proportionately. Two thousand (2,000) hours of apprentice training equals one year based on a letter of completion from the Connecticut Labor Department.

• If an applicant shows experience in only a few areas of welding and metal fabrication, this clearly shows that he/she cannot teach all areas of curriculum.

• Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements. Requirement is eight years for each subject area.

• No trade license requirement

• Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in Welding and Metal Fabrication is required. A #826 endorsement is required for the Welding and Metal Fabrication Department Head position or qualify for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).

• Current OSHA 10- General Industry Certification

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

• Entry-level computer skills including, Microsoft Office and Google Products

• Preferred candidates will have completed VTE 113, VTE 116 and a Special Education course.

• Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, differentiated instruction, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities.

• Preferred candidates will have oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to provide instructional support; ability to maintain records and charts; ability to prepare reports.

In addition to above, trade department heads are responsible for the following:

Instructional Support Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation of the instructional program within the department including supporting substitutes.

• Assists and monitors in the implementation of the content, aligned to the CTECS district approved materials such as: curriculum, pacing guide, DSA's, and competency checklists.

• Models a variety of instructional strategies that accommodate different student backgrounds, cognitive abilities and learning styles.

• Reviews lesson plans, observes classroom instruction, and provides feedback and support as needed to improve instruction, classroom management, and professional growth.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provides clear expectations regarding policies and procedures utilized in the shop, including but not limited to, uniform, student conduct/discipline, equipment uses, safety compliance, clean-up, and inventory controls.

• Plans and leads department meetings and PLCs with other departments as well as administration.

• Serves on committees when requested and as a liaison between the department, administration and central office.

• Organizes and facilitates the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) in accordance with district guidelines, including the recruitment of appropriate members. Increase and document PAC membership annually. Meetings will be held after school hours.

• Promotes in industry outreach programs, such as Work-Based Learning (WBL), internships, Skills USA, and job shadowing.

• Provides school-wide leadership support and recommendations for professional development and direction on effective instruction and programming, including instructional rounds.

Operational Responsibilities

• Manages departmental budgets, prepares, and submits OF-95s for orders, repairs, and maintenance. Manage enrollment and retention plans. Ensures that student credentials are attained and tracked in collaboration with district guidelines. Improvement of summative assessments per year.

• Oversees all Student Workforce activities, such as On/Off campus Production, CTECS Facilities Production, WBL, Internships and job shadowing, ensuring that all district procedures are followed.

• Completes all required departmental inventory tasks and assists in the removal of outdated instructional materials, including repair of equipment.

• Ensures that all equipment is properly operational and that all required maintenance and repairs are completed.

• Ensures all safety training is appropriately completed, required documentation is properly maintained and procedures are followed. Ensures safety within the department; including posting and enforcement of appropriate laboratory safety wear & rules (i.e. uniforms, boots, PPE, etc…).

• Maintain and submit department records, including trade credentials, student data, and PLC minutes, perform other professional duties as required by the administration.

Supervisor: School Principal and Assistant Principal

Hours / Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review your bargaining unit contract for more information.

Working Conditions

Teachers are required to teach students in a variety of settings, theory and hands-on. In the theoretical education setting, teachers will be required to plan and deliver Welding and Metal Fabrication related lessons in a classroom setting. Hands-on education will be delivered in a Welding and Metal Fabrication shop setting, using a variety of material, equipment, and processes. Review your bargaining unit contract for more information.

Essential duties and responsibilities. Functions that the employee must be able to perform. Mental and/or physical requirements should be described and where applicable, quantified.

Welding and Metal Fabrication teachers are expected to be capable of teaching all aspects of the Welding and Metal Fabrication curriculum. The Welding and Metal Fabrication program is a mixture of theoretical and hands-on training. The theoretical training will require teachers to plan and deliver information and then assess the student's competency. This will be done in a variety of methods; some will include the use of educational technology. Teachers need the basic computer skills to access online curriculum/resources and present lessons to students.

The hands-on portion of the Welding and Metal Fabrication curriculum will require teachers to possess the technical skill and physical ability to complete various Welding and Metal Fabrication tasks. Standing and moving around can be expected for a majority of each shift. Along with standing and moving, many tasks will require the ability to bend at the waist, squat and kneel as well as work with and manipulate items above your head. Lifting and transporting heavier items can also be expected. Many tasks will involve the use of welding/cutting equipment and procedures, which would require the Welding and Metal Fabrication teacher to appropriately set up and use these items.

While teaching in the shop atmosphere, the Welding and Metal Fabrication teacher will be required to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and welding/cutting equipment. This will require the fine and gross motor skills to appropriately manipulate work pieces and tools. The shop projects and operations include but are not limited to; cutting all varieties of metal with numerous piece of equipment, such as a band saw, acetylene torch, and plasma cutter, grinding with both stationary and portable grinders, and welding using various methods.

Participating in building and district level professional development and collaboration. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate educating students.

Closing date is July 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Applications will be accepted via E-Mail or Fax only.

E-Mail address: HR.applications@cttech.org  or Faxes may be sent to - CTECS Recruitment 860-706-5756.

Click here to learn how to apply