Pipefitting Instructor - St. Martin High School

Jackson Co School District; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County School District is seeking a vocational instructor with an associate’s degree in welding or related field. Candidates must validate technology competency via IC3 or MDE-approved assessments and have required occupational experience based on degree level.

Applicants must enroll in the VIP program, complete the PDP requirements, and obtain NCCER Instructor Certification and an approved online learning workshop, plus Welding Certification per MDE guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education: two-year college degree (associate’s) or higher from an accredited institution.
• Must validate technology competency via approved assessment (e.g., IC3).
• Experience: with an associate’s degree, at least two years of verifiable occupational experience.
• Education prep: enroll in VIP program and complete required professional development and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Must enroll immediately in Vocational Instructor Preparation (VIP) program.
• Complete NCCER Instructor Certification and an MDE-approved online learning workshop.
• Complete Welding Certification workshop/course approved by MDE.

Skills

Technology literacy

Education

Associate’s degree in welding or related field

Job description

Education Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.