Position Title

Teacher, Welding 0626-0007

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$47,533 - $54,749*

Job Description

Location:     
Erie 1 BOCES
Career and Technical Education Services
Potter Career and Technical Education Center
West Seneca, NY 

Annual Salary:
$47,533—$54,749
*Subject to increase upon settlement of CBA

Hours:        
7:15AM - 2:45PM

Exceptional package including but not limited to:  Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

• SUMMERS OFF!

• SCHOOL BREAKS OFF!

• Paid holidays

• Generous Paid Personal/Sick time

• Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)

• Medical Insurance waiver allowance

• Life insurance at NO cost to you

• FSA plan

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• NYS Retirement System

• 403b AND 457 retirement plans

Job Responsibilities:

The Welding Teacher will have extensive experience and proven proficiency in all phases of welding and cutting operations; an ability to effectively train personnel in the setup and operation of plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting systems; mastery of GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and SMAW (Stick) welding techniques; strong ability to accurately read, interpret, and work from industrial blueprints; absolute commitment to maintaining and teaching rigorous workplace safety standards.

• Teaches career and technical skills and knowledge and employability skills to prepare students for the world of work or post-secondary education.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, in accordance with New York State Learning Standards, general elements of the course of study, as specified in state law, administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Participates in planning and developing goals, objectives, curricula, and reports.
• Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and cleanup activities can be accomplished with the allotted time.
• Demonstrates career and technical materials, equipment, tools, and processes using standard or teacher-prepared models, mock-ups, sketches, and other instructional aids.
• Guides pupils in selection and performance of appropriate activities.
• Provides individual and group instruction appropriate to the needs of the pupil(s) and the requirements of the activities being performed.
• Instructs pupils in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Assists in the control, storage, maintenance, and use of materials and property to prevent loss or abuse.
• Establishes and maintains standards of classroom pupil conduct to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment.
• Collaborates with academic teachers to integrate academic coursework into career and technical curriculum.
• Establishes contacts with the business community to maintain industry standards and provide students with internship opportunities.
• Communicates with employers, parents, and school counselors on individual pupil progress as the need arises.
• Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve attitude, and learning problems.
• Provides encouragement for continuation of formal education and assistance to pupils in employment awareness skills through development and maintenance of student portfolios.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom program related activities during the assigned working day.
• Attends faculty meetings and works with Career and Technical Education Program Advisory Committee in the development and implementation of specific career and technical education programs.
• May share in the sponsorship of student activities and club activities.
• Coordinates work schedules and clinical sites with participating facilities where training is done, for example; hospitals.
• Assesses each pupil's performance, knowledge, and skills and prepares progress reports and grades.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Researches and maintains bid specifications. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and parts as required, working under established budget and procedures.

Job Qualifications

 

• Must hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid NYS Teaching Certification in Welding, minimum Transitional Certification is required.

• Licensure: Possess (or be willing to obtain) state Vocational/CTE Teaching Certification.

• Certifications: AWS certified welder status highly preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of verifiable, professional experience as a welder or fabricator.

• Technical Skills: Proven proficiency in GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, plasma cutting, and oxy-acetylene cutting.

•  Blueprint Literacy: Expert ability to interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.

• Soft Skills: Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational abilities.

Application Procedure

Please apply online by completing the following steps:

1. Click Apply below and log in to your account in Recruitfront or create an account.
2. Complete and submit the correct application type, TEACHER/ADMIN, and THEN
3. Apply directly to the job posting.

You will receive an email from Recruitfront stating that you have applied.

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Special Notes:  

When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human  Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.   

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Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

Potter Career & Technical Center

Additional Information