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Career and Technical Education: Welding Teacher

Certified - Area: Other

About Our District

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.

The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K-12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color. 

Position Overview

Corcoran High School is seeking a Welding Teacher to lead a hands-on, industry-aligned welding and metal fabrication program. Students at Corcoran engage in rigorous academics paired with CTE pathways that include real-world experiences such as internships, job shadowing, and industry mentorships. The Welding Teacher will help students build technical skills, professional habits, and confidence to pursue post-secondary training, apprenticeships, and skilled trades careers.

What We're Looking For

• A strong belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Commitment to serving urban youth and closing opportunity gaps.
• Ability to create a safe, structured, culturally responsive learning environment.
• Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic school setting.
• A passion for hands-on teaching and developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach welding processes including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, and fabrication techniques.
• Demonstrate and reinforce safety procedures aligned with OSHA and industry standards.
• Deliver NYSED-aligned curriculum using demonstrations, lab activities, and project-based learning.
• Maintain and update course materials to reflect current welding technologies and practices.
• Support students in developing employability skills, professionalism, and technical portfolios.
• Ensure students complete at least 60 hours of authentic work-based learning.
• Build partnerships with local industry, unions, and post-secondary programs.
• Participate in advisory committee work, CTE re-approval processes, and student recruitment.
• Assess student progress and prepare them for NYS-approved technical assessments.

Qualifications

• Significant professional welding or metal fabrication experience (preferred).
• At least two years of full-time industry experience required for NYSED Transitional A CTE certification.
• College degree preferred but not required; industry expertise and certifications (AWS, OSHA, etc.) are highly valued.
• Ability to qualify for a Transitional A CTE certificate in Welding 7-12 while completing certification requirements.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.

Salary

Starting salary is $53,000, with increases based on verified industry experience and transcripts per the Unit 1 contractual agreement.