Auto Instructional Assistant

Niles Community Schools•Niles, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Career and Technical Education (CTE) Auto Instructional Assistant. This part-time position is for the 2026-2027 school year and reports to the Building Principal (or designee). The role requires highly-effective communication skills and professionalism for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration, and the community.

Requirements

All Instructional Assistants must meet one of the following standards to be considered highly qualified in the State of Michigan: Completed two years of college (60 hours) OR Obtained an Associate's Degree or higher OR Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas: Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
Current State Board of Education Approved Assessments: College Board’s SAT – Score at least a 480 on evidence-based reading and writing and a 530 on math ETS Parapro Assessment - A passing score of 460 is required
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on automotive repair and maintenance experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of preventive maintenance, brake systems, steering and suspension, electrical systems and diagnostics, tire mounting, balancing and repair.
Experience safely operating automotive shop equipment and hand tools.
Organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, small group, and large group student instruction within the context of the classroom and as directed by the immediate supervisor
Assist teachers in classroom management, maintaining discipline and other non-instructional functions, as needed
Assist with the organization and preparation of classroom and department materials
Maintain assessment and other student records as outlined
Participate as requested in staff meetings, IEP's, committees, parent meetings, field trips, and special projects
Maintain acceptable professional and personal standards
Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
Comply with all school district policies and procedures
Align student goals and objectives with district and state standards
Maintain confidentiality regarding all student affairs
Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Other duties as assigned