Technical Education Instructor Jobs in Evergreen, AL

Salary : $47,029.00 - $65,218.00 Annually
Location : RSTC - 100 HWY 83, Evergreen, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08483
College/Division: RSTC-401010-Academic Administration
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Reid State Technical College
Position Summary
Authority
The Instructional Lab Assistant is directly responsible to the Dean of Instruction and works collaboratively with Career Technical Education faculty, division/department leadership, and other College personnel to support safe, effective, and continuous instruction across CTE programs.
Position Purpose
The Instructional Lab Assistant provides instructional and laboratory support across Career Technical Education programs. The position is designed to assist full-time instructors in laboratories and related instructional activities and to provide temporary instructional coverage when a full-time CTE instructor is absent or otherwise unavailable, as assigned and within the employee's qualifications, credentials, and demonstrated areas of competency.
Position pays on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule E3-03.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities
1. Provide temporary classroom and/or laboratory instructional coverage for full-time CTE instructors when assigned, including during short-term absences, provided the assignment is within the employee's qualifications, credentials, and demonstrated competency.
2. Assist full-time instructors with hands-on laboratories, demonstrations, practice activities, skills assessments, and other instructional activities across all CTE programs as needed.
3. Prepare laboratories, shops, equipment, tools, instructional materials, consumable supplies, and technology for scheduled classes, demonstrations, and training activities.
4. Support student learning during laboratory and shop activities by reinforcing instructor directions, approved procedures, course competencies, safety requirements, and proper use of tools and equipment.
5. Demonstrate safe and appropriate operation of tools, machinery, trainers, equipment, software, and other instructional resources for which the employee has been trained and authorized.
6. Monitor laboratory and shop environments for safety, cleanliness, organization, and readiness; promptly report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or needed repairs to the appropriate College official.
7. Assist instructors with enforcing applicable safety rules, industry standards, codes, personal protective equipment requirements, and College laboratory/shop procedures.
8. Assist with student orientation to laboratory procedures, course requirements, evaluation methods, attendance expectations, and other instructional requirements when assigned.
9. When serving as a substitute instructor, follow the established syllabus, course schedule, lesson plans, assignments, assessments, grading expectations, and instructional directions provided by the assigned faculty member or Dean of Instruction.
10. When serving as a substitute instructor, maintain required attendance, instructional, and student records and submit documentation according to College procedures and announced deadlines.
11. Assist faculty with preparing instructional materials, laboratory activities, assignments, projects, skills checkoffs, and examinations as directed.
12. Assist with inventorying, receiving, organizing, storing, and maintaining tools, equipment, materials, and supplies used in CTE instructional laboratories and shops.
13. Identify needed laboratory materials, consumables, equipment repairs, software updates, and technology support and communicate those needs through established College processes.
14. Assist with routine equipment checks and basic preventive maintenance within the scope of the employee's training; refer specialized repairs or service needs to the appropriate personnel or vendor.
15. Support the effective use of current instructional technology, computer applications, simulation equipment, and online learning resources in CTE courses and laboratories.
16. Assist with special industry training, workforce training, dual enrollment, apprenticeship, work-based learning, co-op, and other CTE instructional initiatives as assigned.
17. Assist with CTE recruiting, program demonstrations, student events, open houses, career fairs, competitions, advisory activities, and other College outreach efforts.
18. Participate in applicable staff, department/division, safety, inventory, planning, professional development, and other meetings or activities as assigned.
19. Maintain professional competence in assigned technical areas and complete required College, safety, and industry training.
20. Demonstrate effective communication, professionalism, ethical conduct, dependability, integrity, and respect in all interactions with students, employees, industry partners, and the public.
21. Comply with policies and procedures of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and Reid State Community College.
22. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Instruction or the President consistent with the responsibilities of the position.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1. Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution in Industrial Electronics/Electricity, Industrial Maintenance, Diesel Technology, Welding Technology, or another related Career Technical Education discipline.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of workplace and laboratory safety practices applicable to career technical instructional environments.
3. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
4. Ability to use standard computer applications and instructional technologies, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, electronic communication, and learning management systems.
5. Ability to work non-standard hours, including occasional evening or other adjusted assignments, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience in one or more CTE fields supported by the College.
• One to three years of teaching, training, laboratory assistance, apprenticeship, or related instructional experience.
• Current industry-recognized credentials or certifications applicable to one or more CTE disciplines (for example, NCCER, MSSC, AWS, ASE, OSHA, or other appropriate credentials).

Application Procedures/Additional Information
As this is an online application system, please use an email address you regularly monitor, as any follow-up notifications will be sent to the address listed on the application. Please read the entire application procedure before applying.
Applicants must meet the minimum and required qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the applicant's responsibility. To be considered for an interview, only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.
The applicant must submit all the following as outlined:

• A completed official College employment application
• A cover letter addressing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and how your skills align with the essential duties and responsibilities of the posted position.
  • The cover letter should be no more than one page in length.
• A current resume
• Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer.
  • Verification must include employment dates, job title, and indicate whether the employment was full-time or part-time.
  • There is a form that can be used, which is available at , located under Documents,

OR

• A letter on official letterhead of the employer with an authorized signature.
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.)
  • If employed by the College, it is the employee's responsibility to furnish official transcripts to the Office of Human Resources of Reid State Community College from the institution(s) granting the educational credits.
  • Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted.

Applications must be filed online at: If at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Community College (sbrown@reidstate.edu).
Please note: All application materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital copies (such as PDFs) of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other documents identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. Reid State Community College does not accept faxed, mailed, or emailed application materials.
Complete application files must be received by the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified from consideration. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.
Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Reid State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Reid State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Reid State Community College will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for the interview are encouraged to request it when contacted for an interview appointment.
The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award being made. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.
The College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State