Welding Technical Aide

Position Type:

Classified/Aide

Date Posted:

5/30/2025

Location:

Kelso High School

Closing Date:

Until Filled

***Beginning 2025/26 School Year***

Location: Kelso High School

Position Details: 7.5 hrs/day; 191 days/year; 7:30am - 3:30pm

Pay Range: PSE 1 Salary Schedule

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.

School employees Washington State Health Care Authority

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist instructor in supervising students and maintaining order in the weld lab and ensure students follow safety protocols.

Assist instructor with providing student assistance with weld labs and monitoring progress.

Organize supply lists and shop for items as needed.

Properly maintain and inventory all tools, equipment, and metals materials for welding classroom and welding lab.

Assist with the unloading of delivered welding supplies.

Organize and properly store welding supplies and equipment.

Sweep weld shop booths and lap floors prior to weld labs.

Create and maintain professionalism with vendors.

Assist instructor in maintaining all records, keeping inventory of product for weld labs, etc.

Participate in field trips, both in and out of district

Maintain, repair/improve the physical welding facility.

Support CTE student organization (CTSO) in competitive events.

Support student with assignments in Welding Technology and Metal Arts.

Demonstrate skill in welding safety, shielded metal arc welding, oxy-fuel cutting, surface grinding procedures as well as tool care, equipment care, and machine and shop safety.

Assist instructor in all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Perform all other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Welding experience required (preferably work-related welding experience)

Willingness to learn and apply new skills to accommodate a changing work environment.

Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times

Demonstrated ability to share knowledge with real-life applications

Willingness to actively develop and maintain business partnerships to support classroom activities

Demonstrated ability to successfully relate to students of all ages

Must possess ability to handle confidential matters appropriately and ethically

Demonstrated ability to use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation in written and oral communication and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Must possess ability to work independently and maintain a positive attitude at all times

Must possess ability to accept direction and constructive criticism

Must possess valid first aid and CPR cards (or obtain upon employment) and be willing to keep cards current

Willingness to successfully upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions

Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures

Neat, clean personal appearance and traits that make him/her a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a safe and professional work environment

EDUCATION:

High school diploma and/or equivalent; prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform all other duties as assigned

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. In general the job requires 50% sitting, 30% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions.

BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION:

Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 (PSE 1)

RESPONSIBLE TO:

CTE Director/Building Principal

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626;, ; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626;,

For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626;, ; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626;, .

KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE