Job Description

Overview

The Para Professional of Welding position at Branch Area Career Center in Coldwater, Michigan, is a full-time role focused on providing career and technical education opportunities to students. The position involves supporting the Program Manager and supervising students while ensuring a safe and effective learning environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Program Manager with overall operation and enforce safety in programs.
  • Supervise students as assigned.
  • Monitor and maintain data collection system for assessment of student needs and progress.
  • Assist or direct housekeeping assignments for students.
  • Assist Program Manager with student discipline.
  • Organize, monitor, and evaluate academic, vocational, and emotional needs of students in programs.
  • Work individually or in small groups with students to improve both academic and technical skills.
  • Assist Program Manager with grading of tests, workbooks, projects, etc.
  • Assist in career education activities.
  • Assist Program Manager and Counselors with established administrative policies and procedures dealing with appropriate behavior needed to be successful in school and world of work.
  • Assist with the implementation of students’ individualized plans.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school graduate.
  • Secondary or post-secondary training in Welding or 2 years of appropriate industry experience.
  • Exhibit the ability to communicate in a positive effective manner.
  • One year experience with educational systems preferred.
  • Working knowledge of computers.

Additional Information

  • Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. during the school year.
  • Location: Branch Area Careers Center.
  • Date of Availability: 08/17/2026.
  • Application deadline: 06/12/2026.