Primary Purpose:
Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that help students develop technical and professional skills in the field of welding and manufacturing, prepare students for industry certifications, employment, and lifelong success.

Qualifications:
Professional Experience, Education, or Certification:
Applicants may qualify through one of the following routes:
Extensive industry experience in welding or a related field may be considered in place of a teaching certificate, as Winters ISD is a District of Innovation and can issue local certification based on relevant work experience.

Or Preferably

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in one of the following areas:
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any Vocational Agriculture Certificate
Secondary: Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12 (requires appropriate work approval)
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 (requires appropriate work approval)
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12 (requires appropriate work approval)
Vocational Trades and Industry (requires appropriate work approval)
Preferred:
AWS (American Welding Society) certifications, or NCCER certifications or the ability to obtain them
Experience in welding processes such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW
Knowledge of shop safety and industrial manufacturing practices

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of welding techniques, fabrication processes, and metalworking tools
Understanding of manufacturing safety standards and procedures
Ability to instruct and manage students in both classroom and shop environments
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Willingness to acquire curriculum and instructional skills through district-provided training
Commitment to maintaining a safe, productive, and industry-relevant welding lab
Enthusiasm for growing the Welding program and connecting with local industry partners and community members
FLSA Status: Exempt

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