Current Employment Opportunities
You may apply for employment at SouthernTech by clicking on the Introduce Yourself button beneath the position for which you wish to apply. Only applicants that complete the application and the assessment process will be considered. If you have a disability which adversely affects your ability to complete an on-line application, please contact Jenn Akins, HR Director, by telephone at 580-224-8275 or by email at [email protected] or Kimberly Vick, HR Specialist, by telephone at 580-224-8340 or by email at [email protected] for assistance.
FULL TIME POSITIONS
Cosmetology Instructor
- Essential Functions of the Job:
- Supports and promotes the SouthernTech adopted quality initiatives including the Baldrige criteria, Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation criteria, Tech Centers That Work, and Lean Office.
- Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvements in services to customers.
- Supports and assists in the development and execution of the SouthernTech strategic plan.
Assigns appropriate instruction areas and formally evaluates instruction of the course material, in cooperation with the Director. - Responsible for reports and student records required by the State Department of Career and Technical Education. Provide testing and process required paper work for certificates available through the program.
- Coordinates all program meetings, testing sessions, and student meetings and activities.
Develops and oversees program budgets. - Selects, coordinates schedule, and monitor sites for on the job training experiences, clinicals, internships, or live work projects to enhance curriculum, if applicable.
- Establish student dress code and establish a safe environment by ensuring students understand the proper safety procedures in the related trade.
- Monitor and update inventory and equipment reporting any discrepancies to keep inventory current.
- Play a leading role in Job Placement for graduates, and determine their employment status.
- Coordinate and participate in program activities for SouthernTech including ODCTE summer conference.
Supervises student counseling, discipline, referrals, progress reports, and handbook rules and regulations. - Provide students the opportunity to learn and practice techniques in leadership and job-related skills.
Update technical skill levels as necessary to update curriculum and to deliver current, marketable training to students. - Maintain accurate attendance records in cooperation with the school registrar and the Oklahoma Board of Cosmetology/Barbering, evaluate student performance, and assign letter grades.
- Organize and supervise field trips that enhance student’s job awareness and broaden their knowledge of the field of study.
- Design group learning projects that develop skills in teamwork and problem resolution.
- Maintain current articulation agreements with cooperation colleges/universities and work closely with sending schools in the development and implementation of individual education plans for students with special needs.
- Maintain State, National, and industry specific certifications as required by SouthernTech.
- Instruct and assist students in operating computers utilizing a variety of educational software applications.
- Other:
- Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities required.
- Cooperate with the Director to align curriculum.
- Cooperate with other personnel to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Reports to:
- Full time Program Director, as assigned
- Education and Experience:
- Master Instructor License required.
- Bachelor’s degree required or willingness to obtain.
- Possess or be eligible for Oklahoma State Department of Education Standard or Provisional Teaching Certificate.
- Must have 3 or more years of experience in field of instruction within the last 5 years.
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Working knowledge of computerized office programs, Oklahoma School Law, federal and state laws, and the SouthernTech education system.
- Function as an effective SouthernTech team player.
- Ability to function professionally during high stress situations.
- Ability to implement, facilitates, and completes multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner.
Bus Driver | Grounds Maintenance
Purpose of Job:
Drive gas or diesel bus on routes and field trips as assigned, observing state and city speed limits and safety regulations as well as customer service and safety policies. Maintain campus grounds and fleet vehicles in a clean and attractive manner. Monday - Friday, various shifts available.
Education and Experience:
- High School or GED preferred.
- Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License (CDL A or B) w/ passenger and school bus endorsement or must obtain within 120 days.
- School Bus Certification or must obtain within 120 days.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment DOT physical and drug test.
- Previous landscaping & grounds maintenance preferred.
PART TIME POSITIONS
Adjunct Vocational-Technical Instructors, Post-secondary
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 life long 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.
Substitute Instructors
Subject matter experts needed to instruct classes in the absence of the regular instructor.
Requirements include:
- Certification in the subject matter area if required by the governing agency.
- Three - Five years experience in the subject matter area.
- Experience with a learning management system preferred.
