Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Training programs range from 6 to 18 months, preparing graduates for immediate employment. The American Welding Society projects 320,500 new welding professionals will be needed by 2029, with about 80,000 positions requiring annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. Welders in Sioux City, SD, earn an average of $1,029 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $5,350 per week. Trade schools, community colleges, and platforms like the AWS Foundation help aspiring welders find apprenticeship and training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
JOB TITLE: Classroom Teacher – General Education JOB SUMMARY: This position plays a central role in creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where all students can achieve their full potential. This role involves planning and delivering high-quality instruction aligned with state and district standards, fostering critical thinking and a love of learning, and addressing the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of students. EMPLOYEE CATEGORY: Certified FLSA STATUS: ?Exempt ?Non-Exempt EMPLOYMENT HANDBOOK: Dakota Valley School District Staff Handbook WORK PERIOD: As defined in contract REPORTS TO: Building Principal WORKS WITH: Administrators, students, certified staff, classified staff POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor’s degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment. REQUIRED CERTIFICATION: Certification, alternative certification or licensure: current, valid South Dakota teaching certificate. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Hand-eye, mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive motions. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Usually works indoors in a climate-controlled environment. Some duties may occasionally be performed outdoors or away from school. BACKGROUND CHECK: All successful applicants must pass a federal background check per SDCL. DAKOTA VALLEY CORE VALUES At Dakota Valley, we believe in Accountability, Compassion, Progressiveness, Professionalism and being Student-Focused. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Always actions: • Be available and responsive to assist others as needed. • Follow established safety procedures and district policies at all times. • Work cooperatively with all service providers, teachers, administrators, and parents to serve students. • Utilize time effectively so that all assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner to ensure effective services. • Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Functions: The responsibilities of the classroom teacher align to four distinct categories: planning and preparing instruction; delivering instruction; the classroom environment; and professional responsibilities. • Regular, timely, in-person attendance. • Plan and prepare instructional lessons that align to the state standards for the subject/grade level/content assigned. • Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction and engage students with learning. • Collect, review, and analyze data to monitor student progress. • Evaluate student academic growth and proficiency through the use of formative and summative assessments, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports. • Communicate professionally with parents through Parent/Teacher conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, and student planners. • Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, academic, social and emotional challenges. • Create a clean and organized environment that is conducive to student learning. • Establish, implement, and communicate consistent routines for effective classroom management, including clear expectations for student behavior. • Participate in ongoing professional growth and Professional Development activities. • Complete all supervisory tasks/duties as assigned. • Support district goals, mission and implement district programs. • Participate in district meetings and committee assignments. • Complete all trainings and other compliance requirements as assigned by designated deadline. • Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation. EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Article 2 of the DVEA Negotiated Agreement and South Dakota Codified Law. DISCLAIMER: The preceding description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. These may be changed, added or deleted at any time with or without notice. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside the scope of their normal responsibilities if needed. The Dakota Valley School District reserves the right to revise this description at any time. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
See More Details >>Position: Welder 22/hr Location: North Sioux City • ***** • ** Welder —START THIS WEEK, competitive WEEKLY pay!* • ******* We are seeking skilled and dedicated fabricator/welders to join our team! In this position, you will use your skills to weld materials for different equipment in a variety of welding positions and interpret blueprints to complete welding work. • * Responsibilities** **:**+ Weld a wide range of products in a variety of ways, including overhead, flat, and light tacking+ Use MIG and TIG Welding+ Comply with all required safety policies+ Keep work area clean and neat+ Perform maintenance on tools+ Operate company machines to handle materials when needed • * Hours** **:**+ Mon-Thurs (6am-5pm)+ Thurs-Sat (6am-6pm) • * Pay** **:**+ $18-26/hour • * Requirements** **:**+ Minimum of 6 months of welding experience preferred+ Welding degree/certification can replace direct work experience • * Skills** **:**+ Welding+ MIG+ TIG+ Blueprint reading+ Fabrication • * If you are a dedicated and skilled welder, apply now or call Jay at to learn more! • *** About Aerotek: • * We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Sioux City, NE Mechanic Welder I Your safety, health and well-being, and that of your colleagues and customers, matters to us. We operate in heavy industries where safety is the priority. And this is why everyone is expected to stop any unsafe behaviour - and why you can always count on our full support in doing so. Together, we are committed to a safe working environment for all of us. Your responsibilities Promote a safety first culture by active participation at safety toolbox meetings, continuous evaluation of work site for potential hazards or unsafe actions, use Personal Protective Equipment "PPE" appropriate to the site or work to be performed and report near misses, accidents or injuries (no matter the severity) and identify unsafe equipment/work per company guidelines or procedures • Carries out a variety of site activities with particular focus on the following tasks: • Grinding - hand grind seams, edges, and surface clean-up for weld prep • Welding - inner shield and stick of primarily carbon and stainless-steel plates/shapes to a specific code and/or specification • Gouging - welding seams and removing hardware • Cutting - steel parts with oxy-acetylene torch • Carrying and lifting tools, equipment, and various parts • Adhere to company policies, work procedures, guidelines and job site analysis' • Attends any required training classes, including but not limited to specialized training and provide opportunities to develop field personnel • Perform special assignments and additional tasks as assigned What we offer • Flexible home base location. Can reside anywhere in the US, within an hour of a major airport • A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities • Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities • Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options • Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave • Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match • And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted through email. FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries - for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers
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