January 23, 2024

　　GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT: POSITION OPENING

　　Welding Instructor

　　IN THIS ROLE:

　　We are seeking an energetic, collaborative educator to develop and deliver academic, technical and workplace instruction to students in Welding.  You will provide instruction by facilitating student learning via integrated curriculum and industry specific technology.  You will develop and implement program specific curriculum, formative and summative assessments, and ensure student learning by sustaining a positive and supportive learning environment. This position will begin at the 2024-2025 school year.

　　Work Location: OSTC - SW, 1000 Beck Rd, Wixom, MI 48393

　　WHAT WE NEED:

　　Planning and Preparation

　　Exhibit knowledge and understanding of how students learn including the application of research-based pedagogy, and instructional practices and methodologies.Develop, evaluate and progress the competency-based technical education curriculum within the program.Develop, evaluate, and integrate academic and Career Ready Practices instruction aligned to technical skill standards and state curriculum requirements. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.Evaluate, document, and communicate student career ready practice performance into the grading process timely and regularly.Implement and document planning and preparation activities to ensure that quality assessment, instruction, and evaluation activities occur for students daily.Program Environment

　　Develop and implement, using a collaborative methodology with the program instructional team and classroom management within the program.Coordinate and supervise the activities of instructional technicians assigned to the program.Facilitate and manage student support services (special education, Work based Learning, counseling, academic support) provided to students.Coordinate and manage student field trips (local and overnight) and related activities according to Oakland Schools policy and procedures. Develop, provide and seek Work Based Learning opportunities for all students.  Visit and monitor student worksites as required by state guidelines and Career Focused Education procedures.Provide and participate in youth leadership activities. (CTSO's, Enrichment and student clubs)Communicate regularly with parents using formal and informal communication methods.  Document and communicate student progress/achievement information and behavior events using the CFE designated student information system and follow set dates for formal reporting of student progress/grading.Maintain a safe, clean, organized learning environment addressing state and federal standards.  Use, handle, store and properly dispose of hazardous materials. Instruction

　　Coordinate, manage and seek instructional opportunities including web based academic, blended learning, advanced placement, technical education, and/or other courses relevant to the program curriculum.

　　Utilize program, Oakland Schools CFE designated and enterprise-wide technology systems and applications to enhance and improve instructional delivery and student achievement.  Integrate the application of technology as outlined in The Curriculum and Innovation Cycle.

　　Develop and maintain regionally based articulation agreements with post-secondary institutions.

　　Professional Responsibilities:

　　Participate in staff and organizational development activities to improve technical knowledge, instructional practices and methodology, and personal skills. Monitor and maintain state required Continuing Education offerings for teaching certificate renewal. In the case o