Current Employment Opportunities

1. Essential Functions of the Job:
   1. Supports and promotes the SouthernTech adopted quality initiatives, including the Baldrige criteria, Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation criteria, Tech Centers That Work, and Lean Office.
   2. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvements in services to customers.
   3. Supports and assists in the development and execution of the SouthernTech strategic plan.
   4. Assigns appropriate instruction areas and formally evaluates instruction of the course material, in cooperation with the Director.
   5. Responsible for reports and student records required by the State Department of Career and Technical Education. Provide testing and process the required paperwork for certificates available through the program.
   6. Coordinates all program meetings, testing sessions, and student meetings and activities.
   7. Selects, coordinates schedule, and monitors sites for on-the-job training experiences, clinicals, internships, or live work projects to enhance curriculum, if applicable.
   8. Establish a student dress code and establish a safe environment by ensuring students understand the proper safety procedures in the related trade.
   9. Monitor and update inventory and equipment, reporting any discrepancies to keep inventory current.
   10. Play a leading role in Job Placement for graduates and determine their employment status.
   11. Supervises student counseling, discipline, referrals, progress reports, and handbook rules and regulations.
   12. Provide students the opportunity to learn and practice techniques in leadership and job-related skills.
   13. Update technical skill levels as necessary to update curriculum and to deliver current, marketable training to students.
   14. Maintain accurate attendance records in cooperation with the school registrar and the Oklahoma Board of Cosmetology/Barbering, evaluate student performance, and assign letter grades.
   15. Organize and supervise field trips that enhance students’ job awareness and broaden their knowledge of the field of study.
   16. Design group learning projects that develop skills in teamwork and problem resolution.
   17. Maintain State, National, and industry-specific certifications as required by SouthernTech.
   18. Instruct and assist students in operating computers utilizing a variety of educational software applications.
2. Other:
   1. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities required.
   2. Cooperate with the Director to align the curriculum.
   3. Cooperate with other personnel to ensure a positive learning environment.

1. Reports to: Full-time Program Director, as assigned

1. Education and Experience:
   1. Master Instructor License required.
   2. Bachelor’s degree required or willingness to obtain.
   3. Must have 3 or more years of experience in the field of instruction within the last 5 years.
2. Knowledge and Skills:
   1. Working knowledge of computerized office programs, Oklahoma School Law, federal and state laws, and the SouthernTech education system.
   2. Function as an effective SouthernTech team player.
   3. Ability to function professionally during high-stress situations.
   4. Ability to implement, facilitate, and complete multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner.

1. Physical Requirements:
   1. Sit for extended periods, stand, and walk as required in classrooms.
   2. Manipulate the computer keyboard.
   3. Keen hearing: (ability to listen to others).
   4. Vision: close and distance vision required.
   5. Be able to communicate.
   6. Be able to properly and legally operate a school vehicle as required to travel on behalf of the district.
   7. Regularly lifts up to 25 lbs.
   8. Ability to bend and stoop.
2. Mental Requirements:
   1. Ability to read directions, instructions, both written and spoken.
   2. Ability to communicate effectively.
   3. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and the Board of Education.
   4. Ability to write documents and effectively present information.
   5. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
   6. Ability to function professionally during high-stress situations.
   7. Ability to implement, facilitate, and complete multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner.

Introduce Yourself For Esthetics Instructor

Purpose of Job:

To ensure each Cosmetology enrollee advances to the level necessary to attain related certifications and gainful employment. Responsible for the administration, coordination, supervision, and implementation of the full-time Cosmetology program at SouthernTech while maintaining compliance with State of Oklahoma Career and Technical Education requirements, Oklahoma Board of Cosmetology/ Barbering requirements, and SouthernTech Board Policy.

Major Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:

1. Essential Functions of the Job:
   1. Supports and promotes the SouthernTech adopted quality initiatives, including the Baldrige criteria, Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation criteria, Tech Centers That Work, and Lean Office.
   2. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvements in services to customers.
   3. Supports and assists in the development and execution of the SouthernTech strategic plan.
   4. Assigns appropriate instruction areas and formally evaluates instruction of the course material, in cooperation with the Director.
   5. Responsible for reports and student records required by the State Department of Career and Technical Education. Provide testing and process the required paperwork for certificates available through the program.
   6. Coordinates all program meetings, testing sessions, and student meetings and activities.
   7. Develops and oversees program budgets.
   8. Selects, coordinates schedule, and monitors sites for on-the-job training experiences, clinicals, internships, or live work projects to enhance curriculum, if applicable.
   9. Establish a student dress code and establish a safe environment by ensuring students understand the proper safety procedures in the related trade.
   10. Monitor and update inventory and equipment, reporting any discrepancies to keep inventory current.
   11. Play a leading role in Job Placement for graduates and determine their employment status.
   12. Coordinate and participate in program activities for SouthernTech, including the ODCTE summer conference.
   13. Supervises student counseling, discipline, referrals, progress reports, and handbook rules and regulations.
   14. Provide students the opportunity to learn and practice techniques in leadership and job-related skills.
   15. Update technical skill levels as necessary to update curriculum and to deliver current, marketable training to students.
   16. Maintain accurate attendance records in cooperation with the school registrar and the Oklahoma Board of Cosmetology/Barbering, evaluate student performance, and assign letter grades.
   17. Organize and supervise field trips that enhance students’ job awareness and broaden their knowledge of the field of study.
   18. Design group learning projects that develop skills in teamwork and problem resolution.
   19. Maintain current articulation agreements with cooperative colleges/universities and work closely with sending schools in the development and implementation of individual education plans for students with special needs.
   20. Maintain State, National, and industry-specific certifications as required by SouthernTech.
   21. Instruct and assist students in operating computers utilizing a variety of educational software applications.
2. Other:
   1. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities required.
   2. Cooperate with the Director to align the curriculum.
   3. Cooperate with other personnel to ensure a positive learning environment.

Organizational Relationships:

1. Reports to: Full-time Program Director, as assigned

Education, Knowledge, Skill, & Experience Requirements:

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Education and Experience:
   1. Master Instructor License required.
   2. Bachelor’s degree required or willingness to obtain.
   3. Possess or be eligible for the Oklahoma State Department of Education Standard or Provisional Teaching Certificate.
   4. Must have 3 or more years of experience in the field of instruction within the last 5 years.
2. Knowledge and Skills:
   1. Working knowledge of computerized office programs, Oklahoma School Law, federal and state laws, and the SouthernTech education system.
   2. Function as an effective SouthernTech team player.
   3. Ability to function professionally during high-stress situations.
   4. Ability to implement, facilitate, and complete multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner.

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Purpose of Job:

Provides quality office professional assistance and clerical support for the full-time instructional program, Heavy Equipment Operation (HEO) & secondarily for other departments as directed.

Major Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities  

1. Essential Functions of the Job:
   1. Supports and promotes the SouthernTech adopted quality initiatives, including the Baldrige criteria, Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation criteria, Tech Centers That Work, and Lean Office.
   2. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvements in services to customers.
   3. Supports and assists in the development and execution of the SouthernTech strategic plan.
   4. Provide quality assistance to full-time instructional programs
      1. Assist the organization, including Directors, Instructors, and Student Services, with instructional activities
      2. Follow the industry standards concerning safety and quality of work.
      3. Maintain discipline in regard to SouthernTech Policy and the rules and regulations set forth for the program.
   5. Coordinate and communicate daily assignments/activities with program instructors.
      1. Proctor AYES & ASE Alliance tests, grade papers, copy papers, type various documents, and file.
      2. Sub for Full-Time Programs, if needed.
      3. Fill in for the front desk as needed.
      4. Utilize CTSIS as a tool for the development of instructional materials.
      5. Create and upload instructional materials into LMS-CANVAS.
      6. Assist Student Services, SouthernTech student enrollment, and Student Leadership.
      7. Coordinate Skills USA contest & assist instructors with preparation for contests.
      8. Assist instructors with bids, quotes, and NATEF, ASE Alliance, & other program certifications and recertifications.
   6. Cross-train for flexibility in other departments.
   7. Type and design general correspondence, memos, charts, tables, and graphs.
   8. Communicate effectively with SouthernTech customers/students/staff and answer questions or direct calls to the appropriate person or respond independently in a timely manner.
   9. Handle confidential and non-routine information.
   10. Create and maintain database and spreadsheet files.
   11. Prioritize and execute multiple tasks and projects.
2.  Other:
   1. Perform other tasks and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Organizational Relationships:

1. Reports to:
   1. Assigned Program Director

Education, Knowledge, Skill, & Experience Requirements:

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Education and Experience:
   1. High School Diploma, Associates preferred
   2. Computer Training – Career Tech Certificate preferred
   3. 1-2 years’ experience in heavy equipment operation.
   4. NCCER HEO certification preferred
2. Knowledge and Skills:
   1. Ability to effectively communicate in person and over the phone and analyze the next step in customer service response.
   2. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of customers, students, and staff.
   3. Working knowledge of computerized office programs.
   4. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
   5. Ability to use proper grammar in both spoken and written form and construct clear written communication that is understandable and consistent with the rules of English.
   6. Ability to write documents and effectively present information.
   7. Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
   8. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
   9. Implements, facilitates, and completes multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner.
   10. Ability to function professionally during high-stress situations.

Physical Requirements:

1. Physical Requirements:
   1. Sit for extended periods, stand, and walk as required in classrooms.
   2. Manipulate the computer keyboard.
   3. Keen hearing: (ability to listen to others).
   4. Vision:  Close and distance vision required.
   5. Be able to communicate.
   6. Be able to properly and legally operate a school vehicle as required to travel on behalf of the district.
   7. Regularly lifts up to 25 lbs., occasionally may push or pull up to 100 lbs. & lift up to 75 lbs.
   8. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel & climb.

Work Environment:

Primarily a classroom/shop environment, walking and working with students and staff.  Secondarily, outdoors on a simulated construction site working on or near moving mechanical equipment, around fumes or airborne particles, working around loud noises associated with construction/maintenance machinery or equipment, and in outdoor weather conditions.

Introduce Yourself For Instructional Admin Assistant- Heavy Equipment Operation

Purpose of Job: 

Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level to students who have graduated or left high school. Subjects to be taught include technical & industrial trades, business skills, health careers, safety, leadership skills, and  lifelong learning classes. Teaching may take place at the Career Tech, at a satellite facilities  or at a business location.  Availability will be on a part time as needed basis throughout the fiscal year. 

Requirements: 

At least 3 years of experience in the last 5 years in area of instruction and/or specific trade certification, if required.