Welding Instructor (High School)

Technology Center of DuPage; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Center of DuPage in Addison, IL seeks an Instructional/Welding Program Instructor to teach high school students basic welding skills and safety. The role emphasizes hands-on training aligned with welding technology industry standards and requires ISBE licensure or CTE licensure pathways with appropriate transcripts and experience.

Placement on a salary scale ranges from $56,000 to $64,000 annually, depending on education and directly related work experience, with placement at hire and

Qualifications

• Significant work experience in welding technology.
• Current ISBE license with Welding endorsement in DuPage County.
• Or meet ISBE CTE licensure requirements with transcripts and hours.

Responsibilities

• Instruct high school students in basic welding skills and safety.

Skills

Welding industry experience

Education

Professional Educator License with Welding Technology endorsement (ISBE)

Career and Technical Education License (CTE) requirements

Job description

• Position Type: Instructional/ Welding Program Instructor
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: Technology Center of DuPage
• Date Available: TBD

General Description

Instruct high school students in the basic skills related to the welding technology industry.

Qualifications

• Have considerable work experience in all aspects of the welding technology field.
• Must meet all qualifications for the appropriate license through the Illinois State Board of Education. Valid Professional Educator License that is current and registered in DuPage County with endorsement in Welding Technology (Candidates with valid ISBE teaching licenses must also have at least two years of directly related work experience).
• or
• Meet ISBE Requirements for either a Career and Technical Education License or a Provisional Career and Technical Education License:
• Requirements for the Career and Technical Education License:
• Official transcripts, in unopened, sealed envelopes, showing 60 semester hours of credit from a recognized educational institution.
• Documented evidence of 2,000 hours of work experience in the skill area.
• Requirements for the Provisional Career and Technical Education License:
• Documented evidence of 8,000 hours of work experience in the specific skill area to be taught.

Compensation: Salary is placed on a scale based on education and experience, ranging from $56k to $64k annually.

Placement is determined at hire based on qualifications, with potential additional consideration given for prior public school teaching experience.