Job description

Welding Teacher / Certified Welding Inspector

Hourly Range:

$45.32 - $84.10 (based on degree and experience)

Application Submission Deadline:

Monday, June 12, 2023

**Submit complete application using the link below:

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1748105

The Ventura County Office of Education is a recognized leader in Career and Technical Education. The Career Education Center is known for its focus on serving students through impactful relationships, quality programming and life-changing opportunities. The Ventura County Office of Education is recruiting highly qualified and dynamic candidates seeking to share their passion and experience in the Welding industry with high school students.

This position ranges from 15-30 hours per week, with the possibility of full-time hours. Additionally, the Career Education Center can offer flexibility in how class schedules are created to meet the needs of the welding teacher.

If qualified and interested, apply online at www.edjoin.org. For application information call 805-383-9336 or for more information on the specific position, please contact the principal (805) 525-4400. No resumes will be accepted without a VCOE application form. Applications will be screened and those considered most qualified will be invited for an interview.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the principal, plan and teach welding classes. The class will follow the California State CTE standards and provide students with relevant academic and technical instruction within the Manufacturing and Product Development industry sector. The teacher serves as the American Welding Society (AWS) Test Supervisor for the Accredited Testing Facility (ATF) using applicable codes and standards to conduct welder qualification testing. The teacher will be responsible for the administration of weld testing, examination and certification, documentation, and record keeping as required for status of AWS ATF.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Instruct students on skills necessary to enter specific entry-level positions in welding; develop a course outline and review and select instructional materials and develop lesson plans; provide lectures and demonstrations; review and update the curriculum relevant to current industry standards and in alignment with AWS standards and/or publications;

Teach the workforce to read blueprints, layout material, understand quality assurance;

Provide detailed and technically accurate written condition and open inspection reports;

Drive to various locations to participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of lab, work experience and internship programs; develop internship sites and contracts; make regular visits to sites where students are present;

Assess student progress; correct papers and assign grades; evaluate student skills and competencies through testing and observation; advise parents and students of student progress;

Develop and maintain positive contacts with employers to assist in job placement opportunities for qualified students;

Provide for set up of labs and shop areas for demonstrations and on-going work;

Provide for emphasis on safety and teach constant awareness of safe work habits; establish guidelines for proper student conduct and implement disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment;

Prepare a variety of reports and records; take daily attendance and provide grade reports; maintain related records;

Confer with industry representatives, program administrators, and others regarding needs and operations; work directly with Advisory Committees as assigned;

Schedule and participate in field trips; arrange for special speakers as appropriate;

Maintain and care for assigned equipment; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies;

Enforce impeccable housekeeping in classroom and all lab areas;

Participate in in-service training, workshops, and training programs available to maintain technical and professional competency in the field of welding;

Design and implement appropriate behavior management techniques for use in instructional and disciplinary practices;

Is a current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and conducts welder qualification tests in accordance with the ATF Quality Assurance Manual;

Verify equipment calibration and check base material and consumables prior to welder testing;

Establish and maintain the testing schedule, including testing of students;

Communicate and coordinate with the Technical Facility Representative for facility availability, usage, and equipment maintenance;

Perform and/or coordinate standard, contract-based, and student weld testing for the Career Education Center in accordance with the ATF Quality Assurance Manual and applicable regulations;

Perform visual inspections and bend tests for all weld tests in accordance with Quality Assurance Manual and applicable codes or standards;

Document tests and report results to candidates, American Welding Society, following the guidelines outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual;

Build and maintain relationships with external entities who have a need for welding test services;

Schedule and perform off-site testing with the Technical Facility Representative;

Receive and address technical complaints related to the ATF as outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual;

Utilize best practices outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual for welder testing to ensure accuracy, repeatability and code compliance;

Utilize the ATF Certified Welder portal for submitting certified welder application(s) to AWS Certification Department outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual;

Adhere to VCOE, state, federal, and AWS ATF administrative procedures, guidelines, initiatives, and directives to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned as related to this position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Implementation of instructional programs including internships utilizing local agencies and businesses;

Principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction;

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct;

Principles of training and provide work direction;

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;

Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws;

Research methods and report writing techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Teach the full range of classes from basics to certification including but not limited to: oxy-fuel cutting, air carbon arc cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), fabrication and layout, blueprint reading (including welding symbols);

Demonstrate computer skills to assure implementation of appropriate programs associated with teaching, learning, curriculum development, reporting, and record keeping;

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Provide instruction within the assigned subject area;

Establish and maintain effective relationships;

Operate and demonstrate the use of laboratory materials and equipment;

Monitor and evaluate student progress;

Train and provide work direction to others;

Maintain records and prepare reports;

Compile and verify data and prepare reports;

Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions;

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;

Work independently with little direction;

Meet schedules and timelines.

EDUCATION:

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and possess a Designated Subjects Credential in Manufacturing and Product Development. If an applicant does not possess the credential, he/she must have at least three years of work experience directly related to the subject to be named on the credential, to include:

· One year of the required experience shall be within the last five years of the issuance of the credential; OR

· Two years of the required experience shall be within the last ten years of the issuance of the credential.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

· Valid California driver license; AND

· Qualification for teacher certification, Designated Subjects Credential in Manufacturing and Product Development; OR Single Subject Industrial and Technology Education; AND

· American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification; AND

· AWS WPQ1 Procedure and Performance Qualification Endorsement certification; this will be required within six months of the implementation of the new AWS QC47 requirement; AND

· Obtain an AWS Certified Welder Educator (CWE) certificate prior to renewal of contract.

Preferred:

Current welding certifications;

Working knowledge of non-destructive testing;

Working knowledge of common welding processes, weld inspection and testing, and metallurgy;

Working knowledge of basic fabrication, layout, and blueprint reading.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Career Education Center classroom, laboratory/shop environment; subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work. Assignments may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or off campus locations.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print;

Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend;

Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time;

Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds;

May be required to work with harsh and toxic substances;

May be required to wear protective apparel including goggles, face protectors, aprons, shoes and oxygen breathing apparatus;

May be required to work around loud noise, reach overhead and above shoulders, and demonstrate skills in classroom, laboratory or shop settings;

Requires hearing and speaking to exchange information and to present, teach, and lecture;

Requires dexterity of hands and fingers to operate laboratory equipment and kneeling or crouching.

Should an applicant require reasonable accommodation, the Ventura County Office of Education will consider that upon request.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

Each applicant's packet will be reviewed for completeness and applicability including reference checks. Those who are considered to be most qualified will be scheduled for interviews with a selection panel. Any attempt to directly contact the Superintendent with the intent of influencing the selection process will be considered a breach of professional ethics and disqualify the applicant from further consideration. Employees who may be required to drive their personal vehicles on official business must provide a certificate of adequate liability insurance on the vehicles to be used.

A statement of "freedom from tuberculosis" is required.

Proof of authorization to work in the United States is required for employment.

FINGERPRINTING:

State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted to check for or verify conviction records. AB1610 prohibits an employer from employing a person until the DOJ completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined.

If qualified and interested, an application and required documents shall be submitted electronically via the Edjoin website. A complete application packet must include the following:

• Edjoin online application

• Copy of valid California State license in Audiology, and Clinical Rehabilitative Services in Audiology

• Letter of Introduction

• Letters of Recommendation

• Resume

Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submitted materials become the property of the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) and will be considered for this position only. VCOE will not return application materials. Applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application packet is complete when submitted. Applications will be held in strict confidence.

For additional information, call 805-383-9336

Jillian Ramos / Human Resources

Ventura County Office of Education

5189 Verdugo Way, Camarillo, CA 93012

The Ventura County Office of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer

“Commitment to Quality Education for All”

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $45.32 - $84.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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