<p>TITLE: Career Academy of Siloam Springs (CASS) Instructor</p> <p>Construction/Industrial Maintenance Instructor</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS: Two years work experience in construction or advanced manufacturing/industrial maintenance and an associate's degree or higher OR four years work experience in construction or advanced manufacturing/industrial maintenance in the absence of a college degree</p> <p>Arkansas Licensure</p> <p>616 Advanced Manufacturing</p> <p>570 Construction Tech</p> <p>212 Industrial Technology</p> <p>LOCATION: High School</p> <p>REPORTS TO: High School Principal and CTE Director</p> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 days with benefits provided according to the Siloam Springs School Board policies</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Siloam Springs School District is seeking a motivated and skilled educator to lead its Industrial Technology Program within the Career Academy. This position prepares students for high-demand careers in industrial maintenance, welding, manufacturing, and construction trades through hands-on instruction, industry partnerships, and workforce readiness training.</p> <p>Essential Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Plan and deliver engaging instruction in industrial maintenance, welding, and construction trades. </li><li>Teach technical skills including welding processes, tool use, blueprint reading, fabrication, measurements, maintenance systems, and construction methods. </li><li>Provide instruction in workplace safety, including lock out/tag out, confined space, hot work permits, MSDS, fall restraint, risk assessment, OSHA standards, and related practices. </li><li>Integrate employability skills such as communication, teamwork, attendance, professionalism, interviewing, and problem-solving. </li><li>Create and maintain a safe, organized, and positive shop/classroom environment. </li><li>Supervise students in hands-on lab settings and ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and machinery. </li><li>Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the Industrial Technology Program, including equipment, inventory, maintenance, district assets, and budget management. </li><li>Build partnerships with local businesses and industry leaders to support apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, tours, and guest speakers. </li><li>Serve as liaison between business partners and the Career Academy. </li><li>Identify and promote industry-recognized certifications that improve student marketability. </li><li>Recruit and retain students for the program while promoting opportunities to students and families. </li><li>Maintain accurate student, certification, inventory, and program records. </li><li>Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and Career & Technical Education programs. </li><li>Participate in ongoing professional learning to stay current in industry practices and emerging technologies such as PLC, CNC, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, electrical systems, machining, CAD, and boiler operations. </li><li>Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, dependability, and regular attendance. </li><li>Lead or co-lead a student organization related to Career and Technical Education. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Areas of Instruction</p> <ul> <li>Welding (MIG, TIG, Stick, Oxy-Fuel, and cutting processes) </li><li>Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals </li><li>Electrical and Mechanical Systems Basics </li><li>Construction Trades (carpentry, framing, concrete, plumbing, HVAC, and related skills) </li><li>OSHA / Workplace Safety </li><li>Tool Identification and Proper Usage </li><li>Blueprint Reading / Measurements </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Valid Arkansas teaching license or ability to obtain Arkansas CTE licensure through an alternative pathway. </li><li>Experience in industrial maintenance, welding, construction, manufacturing, or skilled trades preferred. </li><li>Strong classroom management, communication, and relationship-building skills. </li><li>Ability to meet physical demands of teaching hands-on Industrial Technology courses. </li><li>Commitment to the mission and expectations of Siloam Springs School District. </li></ul>