HVAC Instructor

Muskegon Area Intermediate School District • Muskegon, MI

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The HVAC Instructor delivers specialized instructional programming focused on the principles and practices of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and the industry. This role involves providing hands-on learning experiences, developing curriculum aligned with industry standards and potential certifications, managing technical lab environments and student activities, integrating classroom instruction with aviation career pathways and real-world applications, and maintaining effective communication with students, families, and educational colleagues.

Requirements

• The instructor must possess a valid EPA 608 Certified Technician credential
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant vocational specialty area.
• Possession of a valid Annual Career Authorization in CIP Code 47.0607 area with appropriate industry licensure. (Related state-approved CIP Codes to teach 47.0607 are: 17.0401, 47.0602, or 47.9999.)
• If no Annual Career Authorization, 4,000 hours of paid recent and relevant work experience in related fields (within the last 10 years), and appropriate licensure.
• Exhibits a commitment to excellent interpersonal skills.
• An ability to supervise and manage the implementation of programs/services developed for students.
• No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.
• Planning/Organizational Skills – Instructors must plan and organize their daily classroom activities to achieve the individual goals established for their students.
• Decision-Making Abilities – Instructors must make frequent and suitable decisions regarding classroom activities, student performance, instructional strategies, etc.
• Interpersonal Skills – Instructors must interact well and maintain rapport with parents, support staff, and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Successful experience as an instructor of secondary students in an educational setting.
• Successful experience in the development of work-based work sites within the business community.

Responsibilities

• Delivers relevant classroom and lab/workplace instruction using competency-based and outcome-based education techniques and strategies.
• Works closely with the advisory committee(s) to develop pertinent course content.
• Develops work-based learning sites for students.
• Assesses student progress using a variety of techniques and testing instruments.
• Maintains an appropriate level of two-way communication with parents and students. Keeps parents informed and interested in classroom and workplace activities and accomplishments.
• Works cooperatively with other staff to create opportunities for students.
• Maintains accurate and legally adequate data-keeping systems and student records.
• Assists in the utilization and monitoring of the program budget.
• Attends all required meetings and participates in all activities essential to program operations and Michigan Department of Education program requirements.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal.

Benefits

• full family medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee.
• Personal business days and sick time paid.
• Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level