Instructor of Automotive Technology

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District•Jacksonville, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the auto mechanics teacher is to plan and provide instruction that affords the technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for post-secondary education and careers in the automotive industry.

Requirements

2-years work experience + Associates Degree or higher OR 4-year work experience absent of a college degree
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, OR College Transcripts
Current resume
Employment letter of verification
7 hours of Pre-Licensed Educator Professional Development via www.ideas.aetn.org
Parental Involvement (2 Hrs.)
Child Maltreatment (2 Hrs.)
Youth Suicide Preventions (2 Hrs.)
Dyslexia Awareness (1 Hr.)
ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair certification tests
Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, other staff members and the general public.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction on performing maintenance and light repair of automobiles.
Provide instruction on conducting regular preventative maintenance including inspection, tire rotation, and oil changes
Maintain parts inventory and cleanliness in the shop.
Perform regular diagnostic tests on automobiles and provide instruction in this area
Collaborate with repair team to diagnose problems with vehicles and plan repairs
Maintain accurate records of each repair performed on vehicle and provide instruction.
Take daily attendance of students and record attendance
Record grades and assess student performance.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with industry partners to enhance curriculum and provide employment opportunities for students
Develop and maintain an active advisory committee from relevant local and regional industry professionals.
Maintain current industry accreditations and explore/implement new accreditations that are beneficial to the program’s and students’ success
Achieve program recruitment goals to ensure a minimum annual program enrollment.
Work closely with the Director of Regional Career Center and Dean of Career Education to achieve recruitment and program goals
Assist with fundraising and grant writing for the automotive technology program
Ability to create lesson plans and program level outcomes and carry them out effectively as well as follow written curriculum.
Ability to work with students having a wide range of abilities and skill levels
Maintain a safe learning environment in the lab/shop area.
Maintain partnership with Toyota and develop partnerships with other manufacturers in order to provide manufacturers’ training and certifications to all students.
Performs other duties as assigned.