Adult Education Instructional Assistant, Welding

Simi Valley Unified School District; Simi Valley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Simi Valley Unified School District is seeking a part-time Welding Instructional Assistant to support the welding program at Simi Institute for Careers & Education in Simi Valley, CA. The role involves tutoring students, assisting with lab activities, and helping instructors with demonstrations and equipment setup.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and welding program completion (or comparable experience).

Qualifications

• Proven ability to tutor and assist welding students.
• Familiarity with welding lab safety and equipment handling.
• Experience supporting instructional activities in a welding program.

Responsibilities

• Tutor welding students in group or one-on-one settings.
• Assist instructors with demonstrations and lab projects.
• Help design, assemble, modify, and troubleshoot welding equipment.
• Maintain inventory of tools and supplies for the welding lab.
• Proctor tests and help with clerical tasks in the lab.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of materials per rules.

Skills

Welding basics

Tutorial techniques

Classroom support

Equipment handling

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding program completion (6 months)

AS/related college credits desirable

Job description

To establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill an anticipated vacancy and future vacancies (part-time) for the duration of the list, up to one year. The anticipated vacancy is a 10 month, part-time (16 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) located at Simi Institute for Careers & Education, Simi Valley, California.

FILING DATE:

Completed application must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. a week prior to the multiple choice exam. Late applications will not be accepted.

TESTING PROCESS:

A) Multiple Choice Test = 40% weighting on final score. Tentatively scheduled for TBD.

B) Structured Interview = 60% weighting on final score. Tentatively scheduled for the week of TBD.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting by the application deadline in order to move forward in the testing process. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the multiple choice test. Those with the highest scores on the multiple choice test will be invited to the structured interview. The testing process is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

The information included in the Work Experience section of the application will determine whether applicants meet minimum qualifications. Please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Summary

• Tutors students in small group and individual settings within a classroom and laboratory environment to reinforce concepts taught by the instructor and develop and increase skills in welding, including providing assistance to students in the use of equipment and materials needed for instruction, performing complex procedures for students, and orienting students to the laboratory or workshop.
• Assists with presentation of lessons, learning materials, instructional exercises, and other classroom activities such as lab projects, small group exercises, and independent study; conducts demonstrations and simulations to support instruction.
• Works with instructors to design, construct, modify, and rebuild equipment, modules, and experiments for use in the classrooms/laboratories.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs repairs on welding and related equipment.
• Sets up, tests, and takes down equipment, supplies, and work stations used in classes and laboratories.
• Cleans equipment and work areas; handles and disposes of harmful or hazardous materials according to specific instructions relating to their disposal.
• Maintains and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies such as but not limited to tools, parts, metal items, consumable supplies, and written materials and manuals required for student instructional needs; checks out and monitors tools, equipment, supplies and materials used by students.
• Performs clerical duties in support of the welding program, including ensuring that students sign into the laboratory, preparing orientation and testing schedules, composing and preparing forms, documents, and materials, inputting data, maintaining files and records of classroom activity (e.g. answer keys, answer sheets, laboratory instructions, modules, charts, signs), recording attendance, and ordering materials and supplies.
• Serves as a liaison between students and instructors and keeps instructors apprised of student progress.
• May proctor tests in the absence of the instructor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED AND six months of experience providing assistance to students in a welding instructional program or welding in an industrial/commercial environment
• OR Completion of a recognized welding program of at least six months' duration
• *Completion of 48 semester units at an institution of higher education, or an associate's (or higher) degree highly desirable. Incumbents hired into this classification, and who have completed (and provided proof) of this level of education will be assigned as an Adult Education Instructional Assistant at salary range 60.

Licenses and Certificates

• Welding certification granted by a recognized certifying agency such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Welding Society (AWS), Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), or comparable agency is preferred
• May require a valid California driver's license

Knowledge and Skills

• Industrial and commercial welding, including but not limited to MIG, TIG, and ARC
• Welding laboratory or workshop procedures, organization, equipment, tools, tests, experiments, and simulations
• Basic inventory methods
• Materials to enhance or supplement student learning
• Tutorial techniques
• Standard and common office clerical practices
• Principles and procedures of records management
• Fundamentals of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Abilities

• Provide instructional support and tutoring to adult students of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and skill levels
• Operate, diagnose, repair, and maintain welding equipment, tools, torches, and power saws
• Construct welding equipment, work stations, and demonstrations used in instruction
• Instruct students in the proper use of equipment
• Read and understand operating manuals
• Conduct welding demonstrations to students
• Relate positively to students in a teaching/learning environment
• Assist with supervising students
• Proctor tests
• Perform general clerical tasks
• Operate office equipment, including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Collaborate with others to carry out work
• Carry out verbal and written instructions
• Learn and apply new information, skills, and technology
• Organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively
• Maintain confidentiality of student and school information
• Learn district and school regulations, policies, and objectives applicable to the welding program

Physical Abilities

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to manipulate (lift, carry, move) objects of medium weights on a regular basis
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch on a continuous basis
• Sufficient hand-eye coordination and hand and finger dexterity to grasp small devices and specialized tools
• Visual acuity to accurately operate and apply welding equipment, read small incremental instrumentation, and read technical and safety information
• Sufficient auditory ability to observe work and moving objects

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors where safety considerations exist from physical labor and hazardous materials.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Simi Valley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants for employment. The application, examination, and selection process shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.