Huron, SD, USA

CTE Manufacturing Instructor (Welding/Machine Tool Technology) SY 2025-2026

Huron Public Schools
Job Description

CTE Manufacturing Instructor (Welding / Machine Tool Technology)

Job Description: The Career & Tech Education Manufacturing Cluster Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in manufacturing-related subjects preparing students for careers in various manufacturing fields. This role involves implementing curriculum, fostering hands-on learning experiences, and collaborating with industry partners to ensure students gain relevant skills. Courses may include but are not limited to welding, advanced welding, and machine tool technology. 

Minimum Qualifications: CTE Teacher certification or willingness to earn CTE Instructor Educator Permit

 Hiring Information:

  • BA Starting Salary $56,267
  • Average Teacher Pay $64,970
  • Will pay for up to 20 years experience
  • Up to 15,000 for Advance Degrees
  • Career incentives – Longevity and Retirement

2024-2025 Professional Staff Fringe Benefits:  (subject to change July 2025)

Health Insurance

The board of education participates in a group insurance plan covering hospital, surgical, and    medical costs.  For each certified employee who is employed for at least 75% of a full-time contract:

  • Single Premium: District will pay $ 700.20 per month; the employee pays $ 77.80
  • Family Premium: District will pay $ 1,165.20 per month; the employee will pay $ 776.80
  • Employee + 1: District will pay  $ 932.40 per month; the employee pays $ 621.60
  • Employee + Dependents: District will pay $ 844.20 per month; the employee pays $ 562.80
  • If the district employs both husband and wife for at least 75% of a full-time contract, each employee will pay $ 77.80 per month for health insurance coverage.
  • Employees on a 50% to 74% contract will receive one-half the above listed benefit contributed to the group insurance plan.
  • Employees on a less than 50% contract will receive no insurance benefits from the district.
  • Premium increases will take effect July 1st of each year.

Term Life Insurance

The school district will pay the cost of a single premium or a family premium on a term life insurance policy.  Employees on a 50% to 74% contract will have one-half the benefit contributed on a term life insurance policy.  Employees on less than a 50% contract will receive no benefits from the district.        

The beneficiary amount of the policy shall be $15,000, plus double indemnity coverage.

Dental Insurance

The board of education participates in a group insurance plan covering dental costs. The school district will pay up to the amount of a single premium per year for each certified employee who is employed for at least 75% of a full-time contract. (If the employee chooses to include dependents in his/her plan, he/she must pay the difference in the single and the family premium.) Employees on a 50% to 74% contract will have one-half of the single premium contributed to the group dental plan. Employees on less than a 50% contract will receive no insurance benefits from the district.

Career Recognition / Retention Stipend

Certified Staff Years of Service Stipend
5 years of service $500
10 years of service $500
15 years of service $1,000
20 years of service $1,000
25 years of service $1,500
30 years of service $1,500
35 years of service $2,000
40 years of service $3,000 
45 years of service $4,000

Learn more about benefits by clicking this link:  Career Recognition / Retention Stipend  

Learn more about the Huron Community by clicking this link:   Huron Chamber & Visitors Bureau

Open Until Filled

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 Huron School District reserves the right to revise this description at any time.

The Huron School District will not discriminate in any of its policies and programs on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, marital status, or disability, and will not violate any provisions of applicable federal programs, statutes or regulations (e.g., Title IX, Title I, Rehabilitations Act, Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] Section 504).  Veterans will receive preferential consideration, as per state law, in our hiring practices.

Contact Information

City Employment

Shanna Sterrett
Human Resource Manager
239 Wisconsin Ave SW | PO Box 1369
Phone: (605) 353-8505
Fax: (605) 353-8506

Current City Government Openings

South Dakota Department of Labor

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The South Dakota Department of Labor is dedicated to serving both employers and job seekers.
They administer several helpful programs, such as:

  • Veterans' Services
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Experience Works, for older workers
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training
  • National Career Readiness Certification

Huron Local Offices

The friendly staff of workforce professionals at the Huron local office can help you:

  • Identify your career interests and skills
  • Write a resume and complete applications
  • Locate possible jobs and prepare for job interviews
  • Locate appropriate training programs

Their Resource Room is available for job-search-related use, including:

  • Computers with Internet access, printers, copiers, fax machines and telephone
  • Job-related information, including videos, booklets, brochures and tutorials

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Huron Local Office
South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation
1000 18th Street SW, Suite 5
Huron SD 57350
Phone: (605) 353-7155
Fax: (605) 353-7305
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