Job Description

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION VACANCY

FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027

HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR - WELDING

HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL - CCTC

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Kentucky certification from the Education Professional Standards Board for assigned position.
• Or, eligibility for KY certification with the following prerequisites:
• Four years of occupational/actual experience in the field. Two years of the experience must have been within the last five years. One of the four years of experience may be substituted by a year of coursework in an accredited vocational program school.
• Successful completion of the NOCTI and COMPASS
• Proven ability to work effectively with students.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

Please read carefully the certification QUALIFICATIONS.

REACH OUT TO https://kecs.education.ky.gov/ OR CALL 502-564-4606 TO ASK WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE CERTIFIED AS A CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR

RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Principal SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and carries out instruction and instructional activities and prepares learning materials for special study.
• Provides instruction to students in both theory and practice of the particular program area.
• Prepares lesson plans and maintains records and reports on students' attainment and progress.
• Maintains order and discipline.
• Keeps abreast of technical changes in the field and keeps program updated.
• Participates in professional development activities to improve teaching skills and technical expertise in the area taught.
• Maintains industry standard certification, if applicable, for self and program.
• Provides follow-up services to assist in student placement improve courses of instruction and promote public relations.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Guides the learning process through the establishment of curriculum goals and develops clear objectives to meet the goals.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports, including reports to parents as required, and implementation of the reading and math management systems, and/or individual education plan and course curriculum outlines when or where appropriate.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records and their confidentiality as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct for the classroom and school related activities as set forth by the Student Code of Conduct.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads or instructional and guidance facilitators, evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Assesses the learning needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains a professional awareness of current literature related to assignment, including working knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and administrative regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned by administrator or Superintendent.
• JOB GOAL:
• Teach occupational preparatory classes within a career and technical education program.
• To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

SALARY: Based on rank and experience

CONTRACT: 185 Days Adjusted

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Complete the online application at: Covington Independent Schools - Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com)
• In-district applicants complete the Internal application.
• Out-of-district applicants complete the Certified application.
• Please direct questions about the online application process to Dawn Vancini at dawn.vancini@covington.kyschools.us
• Angie Turnick at angela.turnick@covington.kyschools.us
• This position will be filled as soon as possible following the application deadline. All applications will be evaluated and screened.

101-2627-019 (1535)

Covington Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.