Metal Trades Welding Teacher (2026-2027)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The role of the Metal Trades/Welding Teacher is to provide instructional activities for all students interested in metal trades

QUALIFICATIONS:
Trade and Industrial Education
Vocational Trades and Industry with or appropriate work approval
OR
Bachelor's Degree in any major field and three years wage-earning experience in the occupation for which instruction is being given
Statement of Qualifications must be approved and on file with the Texas Education Agency
Willingness to attend TEA Teacher certification courses
Highly Qualified as per NCLB guidelines, if applicable to teaching assignment
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• To provide students with a course of study in oxyacetylene, arc, tit, and Ming welding as well as machine shop layout and bench work, lath operation, milling, grinding and drilling.
• To provide an effective and meaningful learning experience in Metal Trades through the use of varied materials, tools, equipment, and teaching techniques.
• To provide an opportunity for students to fully explore their interest in Metal Trades through field trip, resource personnel, On the Job Training (O.J.T.), and career counseling.
• To consistently develop written lesson plans for the implementation of instructional programs for the specific assignment in accordance with district guidelines and course objectives.
• To demonstrate and maintain effective communication with students and promote a positive in all students.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s)

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Oxyacetylene torch, various welding equipment, hand tools, metal working equipment, grinders, drills, etc.

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; lifting of heavy equipment (50 lbs.)

 The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination StatementEdinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [email protected], Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [email protected] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8thAvenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
 
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La
siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las pol�ticas de no discriminaci�n: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [email protected], Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [email protected] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.