Teacher, CTAE-Automotive Technology - H.S.

Summary

Provides instruction in selected areas of Automotive Technology to ensure that students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the industry and are prepared for a career and post-secondary opportunities

Essential Duties

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and co-curricular experiences
• Provides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirements
• Provides leadership opportunities for students by establishing a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), i.e. SkillsUSA, as a co-curricular instructional tool within the classroom
• Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment
• Adheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful program
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, school and county leadership
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Attends school and District-level professional learning activities as directed Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Seeks and maintains professional learning opportunities through State endorsed professional organizations. i.e., ACTE, GACTE.
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent or higher

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for valid certification from PSC Trades GaPSC 505-2-90 Areas of Specialization: (C) Automotive Service Technology; Hold valid certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)in one of the following: (i) Automobile and Light Truck Certification (Series A), in all four of the areas of: Suspension and Steering (A4); Brakes (A5); Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6); and Engine Performance (A8)or (ii) Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification (Test G1)

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years of occupational work experience in the field required 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven communication and instructional strategies
• Classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills

Working Conditions

• Classroom/lab/automotive environment (indoor or outdoor) (all-weather)

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• May require stooping or crouching