Pipefitting Instructor - St. Martin High School

Jackson County School District; Duncan Crossroads (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a Pipefitting Instructor at St. Martin High School to educate students in pipefitting. Candidates must hold a two-year college degree in a related field and have relevant occupational experience. Responsibilities include completing teacher education preparation and obtaining necessary certifications. The position offers a salary per district pay scale, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have earned a two-year college degree (associate's degree) in welding, pipefitting, related field or higher.
• Applicant must validate technology competency by attaining an approved assessment score.
• Experience must be appropriate to the subject to be taught; specific years required based on degree.
• Must enroll in VIP program and complete PDP requirements, NCCER Instructor Certification, and welding certification workshop/course approved by MDE.

Education

Two-year college degree (associate's degree) in welding or pipefitting

Technology Literacy Assessment (IC3 or approved by MDE)

Occupational experience: 2 years (associate degree); 1 year (bachelor’s or higher)

VIP program enrollment; NCCER Instructor Certification; online learning/workshop; welding certification

Job description

Pipefitting Instructor - St. Martin High School
JobID: 3218

• Position Type: High School Teaching
• Date Posted: 3/27/2025
• Location: Jackson County Technology Center

Education Requirements

1. Education: Applicant must have earned a two-year college degree (associate's degree) in welding, pipefitting, related field or higher from an accredited institution of higher education.
2. Technology Literacy and Related Assessment of that Competency: Applicant must validate technology competency by attaining the established minimum score or higher on an assessment approved by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). The assessment must be directly related to technology competency required by the grade level and subject matter being taught. Approved assessments for this license are IC3 or other approved MDE substitute.
3. Occupational Experience and Related Assessment of that Experience: Applicants with an associate's degree must have at least two years of verifiable occupational experience in the past ten years. Experience must be appropriate to the subject to be taught. Applicants with a bachelor's or higher degree must have at least one year of verifiable occupational experience in the past ten years. Experience must be appropriate to the subject to be taught. An educator with a standard five–year license may use experience outside of the ten–year timeframe.
4. Teacher Education Preparation and Related Assessment(s) of that Education: Applicant must enroll immediately in Vocational Instructor Preparation (VIP) program. (Exception: Those teachers that have a currently valid five-year license or have completed an alternate route program do not have to enroll in VIP.) Applicant must complete the individualized professional development plan (PDP) requirements of the VIP program prior to the expiration date of the three-year Career & Technical license. Applicant must successfully complete the NCCER Instructor Certification. Applicant must successfully complete a Certification for online learning workshop, module, or course that is approved by the Mississippi Department of Education. Applicant must successfully complete the Welding Certification workshop, module, or course that is approved by the Mississippi Department of Education.

Salary

Per JCSD pay scale

The Jackson County School District is an equal opportunity employer. The Jackson County School District does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sex, military status, or any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of employees, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our employees. Employment is subject to background check, finger printing and pre-employment drug test results, in accordance with state law.