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Waco Independent School District

Teacher - Welding/Manufacturing

Waco Independent School District, Waco

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Position Type:
Teaching - High School/Welding/Manufacturing
Date Posted:
7/23/2025
Location:
Greater Waco Advanced Mfg Academy Job Title: Teacher - GWAMA Welding
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contracted
Reports To: Principal
Pay Grade/Days: Teacher / 187
Dept./School: GWAMA
Date Revised: April 2014
Primary Purpose:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to enable them to excel in both careers and academics. Provide students with industry based instruction that develops competencies leading to postsecondary education and/or employment.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Associates or Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university with three years of wage earning experience in the related Career and Technology field
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
Demonstrated competency in the Career and Technology subject area assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of subjects assigned
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
At least one year of student teaching or approved internship
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
  2. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
  3. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
  4. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
  5. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
  6. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  7. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
  8. Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
  9. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
  10. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
  11. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  12. Establish and maintain area related Career Technology Student Organization (CTSO).
  13. Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
  14. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  15. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
  16. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  17. Assist in selection of books equipment, and other instructional materials.
  18. Establish and maintain open communication by conduction conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
  19. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
  20. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
  21. Participate in staff development skills to improve job-related skills.
  22. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
  23. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
  24. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
  25. Provide rigorous and relevant instruction on hands-on curriculum in the content area and general work-place readiness.
  26. Integrate soft-skills in to competency-based activities.
  27. Maintain a current and accurate inventory of all equipment, tools, and supplies.
  28. Assist in providing information to community groups and parents concerning Career and Technical Education.
  29. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, their parents, as well as business and industry concerning student performance.
  30. Participate in the campus Business Advisory Board
  31. Participate in the recruitment of students for the Career and Technology program.
  32. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise teacher aide(s) if assigned.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
The Career and Technology teacher may be required to work beyond the school day in order to meet the requirements of the CTSO and other competency-based projects.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
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