AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECH VOCATIONAL PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves instructing students in automotive service technology, managing the classroom, and contributing to school improvement initiatives. The instructor will be responsible for planning and implementing hands-on programs, diagnosing student progress, and utilizing various instructional techniques. Maintaining professional relationships with students, parents, and the community, as well as keeping up-to-date with current technology, are key aspects of the role. The position requires adherence to the OCPS Instructional Personnel Evaluation System.

Requirements

Degreed Career and Technical: Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited institution
Valid Florida Department of Education certification or Statement of Eligibility in an appropriate degreed area as listed in the State Curriculum Frameworks
Non-Degreed Career and Technical: High school diploma or GED
Document six (6) years of full-time occupational experience in the appropriate certification area listed in the State Curriculum Frameworks
OR Document two (2) years of full-time occupational experience in the appropriate certification area, in combination with one of the following: AA, AS, or Bachelor’s degree in the career subject
High School Diploma or GED, and: Completion of a State approved Apprenticeship Program, or Completion of a State approved Career and Technical Education Training Program, or Licensure through a State or National credentialing agency
Must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated below: AUTO IND @7 %7 %G, AUTO MECH @7 7G
Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and child development
Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of current research
Basic knowledge of technology
Planning and organizational skills
Ability to manage the classroom and supervise students
Skill in analyzing, diagnosing and evaluating student progress and programs
Knowledge of varied learning styles
Ability to use effective, positive interpersonal skills.
Commitment to a core set of beliefs about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff.
Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used.
Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages of students.
Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
Utilizes technology and current research in instruction.
Evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis.
Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem.
Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications (appropriate when minors are enrolled in Adult and CTE programs).
Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports (appropriate when minors are enrolled in Adult and CTE programs).
Assists in the protection of student and school property.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS.
With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned by the principal/director.