Position Type: Lamar Career & Technical Center/Teacher - Auto MechanicsDate Posted: 10/2/2024Location: Lamar Career & Technical CenterJob Title: Automotive Technologies Instructor Department: Automotive Reports to: LCTC Director Classification: Exempt Summary Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide instruction to students in both the classroom setting and the laboratory setting
- Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan
- Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction
- Participate in building, grade level, and subject area committees
- Participate in professional development activities
- Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, grades, and discipline
- Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns
- Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team, or other student assistance teams as requested
- Implement special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs, and individual health plans
- Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination, and harassment as directed by Board policy
- Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher
- Subject area teachers may have additional duties and responsibilities
- Properly prepare students to compete in the SkillsUSA competitions on the district, state, and national levels
- Properly prepare students for the ASE Entry-Level Student Certification
- Be an active instructor in the SkillsUSA Chapter
- Expected to be active in teaching Community Education classes throughout the school year
- Maintain a working automotive repair shop for student learning that is safe for all and is conducive to learning.
Supervisory Duties Supervise students at all times and locations (field trips, school activities, laboratory areas, etc.) CTSO Supervision (SkillsUSA) Qualifications Education Bachelors Degree 6,000 hours in Industry in the last 10 years (TAC) TAC Standards Career Education Temporary authorization route to certification: An individual with closely related occupational experience takes a prescribed list of coursework, teaches for a minimum of two years, and is mentored by the employing school district. The individual works under a one-year, renewable certificate that requires the completion of six (6) semester hours of college credit each year in order to be renewed.
- Must be employed by a Career Technical Center or school district with an approved program for Career Technical Education
- Must possess one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and four thousand (4,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience obtained within the past ten (10) years; or
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and five thousand (5,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience within the past ten (10) years; or
- No degree and six thousand (6,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience obtained within the past ten (10) years.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate Career Education TAC ASE Certified Technician Motor Vehicle Inspector Certified Valid Drivers License Skills and Abilities Language An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms, and governmental regulations and guidance Complete forms, write reports, and engage in written correspondence with parents Present information effectively and respond to questions Write clear and complete lesson plans Interact with the public for the purpose of the automotive repair learning laboratory Computation An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Compute basic formulas for customer sales Reasoning An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students Other Skills and Abilities An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Identify the needs and abilities of individual students and adapt instructional methods accordingly Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents Perform multiple tasks simultaneously Have a working knowledge of automotive maintenance, including but not limited to tune-ups, tire rotation, brake repair, oil changes, steering alignment, automotive diagnostics, engine repair, drivetrain repair, and electrical systems. Technology An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use Use district software for recording grades and finding student information Utilize smart boards, projectors, and other instructional technology provided by the district Be able to use and manage shop management software properly Have experience with MOTIS vehicle diagnostic tools Have experience with automotive alignment tools The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical Demands An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously Move around the classroom Read handwritten or printed material Work in various temperatures (Laboratory Work) Work standing on concrete Must be able to lift objects with a minimum of 50 lbs. Attendance Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Conditions and Environment The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. The individual will be required to work outdoors and in shop environments daily. The individual will be exposed to varying temperatures and to dirty and oily environments.