Welding, Brazing, and Soldering Technical Assistant

Division: Career Connect 

Position Type: 

11 Month 

Work Hours: M-F  

(Job Grade: 13)  

Job Title:    Technical Assistant for Welding, Brazing, and Soldering 

Reports To: CTE Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared By: Human Resources

Approved By: N/A

Prepared Date: 5/2024

Last Revised Date:5/2024

Summary:

Responsible for assisting the CTE Welding, Brazing, and Soldering instructor in the planning and implementation of educational activities in addition to supporting student-related day-to-day operations of the classroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support KRESA anti-bias, anti-racism principles, prioritizing equitable opportunity, program representation and support for all students
• Assist the CTE Welding, Brazing, and Soldering Instructor in the planning and implementation of educational activities.
• Supplement instruction by assisting the CTE Instructor with additional student supports (i.e. individual and small group instruction, drill activities, student accommodations, etc.).
• Provide and document instructional accommodations provided to support student success in the program (i.e. additional testing time, modified tests/assignments, reading assessments aloud, etc.). 
• Assist with student supervision in lab and adherence to safety procedures and protocols.
• Meet with Student Engagement Coordinator monthly to report on student progress.
• Assess Welding, Brazing, and Soldering related skills including production coordination, safety, welding symbols, blueprint reading, oxyfuel cutting, physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metals, etc. 
• Assist with work-based learning experiences
• Model 21st Century skills and encourage their use by students
• Assist with student leadership development and related activities
• Attend professional development and other meetings as appropriate and requested.
• If needed, communicate with students, parents, CTE staff, and local school staff.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain instructional/classroom records as requested/required.
• Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance.

• Adhere to classroom health and safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by teacher/administration.

Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Kalamazoo RESA handbook.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Recent and relevant work experience in Welding, Brazing, and Soldering 

Strongly Preferred: Currently pursuing a technical education/degree as a Welder, Iron Worker, Metal Fabricator, etc., or working in the field. 

Relevant industry certifications or credentials are beneficial. 

Other Skill & Abilities:

Positive attitude toward high school students.

Safety mindset.

Excellent communication skills.

Basic computer skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and hands, stand, walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

School environment where there may be physical discomfort due to temperature, dust or the like, depending on location of CTE program (i.e., computer lab vs. auto shop).

Noise level in this environment may be moderate to loud.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Apply online at www.kresa.org/jobs

Kalamazoo RESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Executive Director of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.