Teacher CTE Welding (CTR) 2026-2027

Fort Bend ISD; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend ISD is seeking a Teacher CTE Welding CENTER to plan and implement an instructional program for students in assigned grade levels, with emphasis on real-world welding industry experiences.

The role requires a CTE teaching certificate (TX) and the potential to obtain a Certified Welding Inspector within one year of hire. Strong classroom management and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• CTE teaching certification issued by Texas Education Agency is required.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) must be obtained within 1 year of hire date and maintained.
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding and manufacturing technology content, curriculum, methods, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instructional program for welding/CTE with industry relevance.
• Manage student behavior and assess progress; maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with counselors and staff; communicate with parents.
• Maintain safety compliance and keep certification/licenses current.
• Participate in professional development and staff meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

CTE Teaching Certification (TX)

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) within 1 year

Tools

Welding equipment knowledge

Education technology software

Job description

Job Overview

The Teacher CTE Welding CENTER will plan and implement an instructional program and provide related educational services for students in assigned grade levels. The incumbent will manage student behavior, assess and evaluate student achievement, and modify/control instructional activities as required. Instructional delivery will provide students with real world experiences relevant to the industry today.

Job Overview

The Teacher CTE Welding CENTER will plan and implement an instructional program and provide related educational services for students in assigned grade levels. The incumbent will manage student behavior, assess and evaluate student achievement, and modify/control instructional activities as required. Instructional delivery will provide students with real world experiences relevant to the industry today.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Instruction and Student Management

• Assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes and provide instruction to grow student abilities
• Maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
• Plan appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities including determination of appropriate level of materials
• Implement an instructional program which provides appropriate learning experiences, considering different learning styles and a range of learning curves
• Assist and participate in the management of student behavior in instructional settings, including school grounds, centers, and work sites, to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process; intervene to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to appropriate administrator
• Utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
• Ensure classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, beneficial, safe and conducive to learning while ensuring materials are accessible to students and in good condition

Program Facilitation

• CTE teachers will be responsible for maintaining safety in classrooms
• Maintain accurate annual asset inventory reports
• Maintain timely and accurate budget and accountability reports

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with students on instructional expectations and keep them informed of their progress
• Ensure continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress
• Request assistance and work with resource personnel to ensure student growth
• Collaborate with other professionals, including counselors and librarians, to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities
• Support and/or participate in school-wide student activities and social events and approved fund raising activities
• Assign work and supervise instructional assistants, parent, and student volunteers, as needed

Professional Growth

• Actively participate in professional learning, staff development, in-service activities and staff meetings
• Ensure you are knowledgeable about and current in industry standards
• Maintain current certifications and licenses

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree Preferred
• Valid Appropriate CTE Teaching Certification, issued by Texas Education Agency
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Must obtain within 1 year of hire date - Must maintain
• Required Compliance Training
• Minimum of 2 years Minimum of 2 years of wage earning work experience within the last 10 years. Qualifying Fields: Welding and Manufacturing Technology
• Demonstrated knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate technology equipment and software programs
• Proven ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives including the needs and abilities of students
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• This position requires a significant amount of time standing, bending, reaching, lifting, and moving. Supplies and equipment specific to CTE instruction may weigh as much 50 pounds.

Primary Location

TEXAS

Organization

DEPARTMENT

Position Calendar

192AU1

School Year

2026-2027

Salary Grade

P7