MASTER AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTOR - INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Master Automotive Instructor provides an educational atmosphere that encourages positive student learning and works with classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, staff, and program advisory members to develop and implement school programs and goals. The instructor plans and delivers hands-on learning activities, supports school improvement, manages the classroom and equipment, and evaluates student progress. The role also includes maintaining professional relationships with students, parents, and the community; keeping required student records; and staying current with relevant technology and professional practices. Performance is evaluated under the OCPS Instructional Personnel Evaluation System procedures manual.

Requirements

For the degreed Career and Technical pathway: a bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited institution.
For the degreed Career and Technical pathway: valid Florida Department of Education certification or a Statement of Eligibility in an appropriate degreed area listed in the State Curriculum Frameworks.
For the non-degreed Career and Technical pathway: a high school diploma or GED and six years of full-time occupational experience in the appropriate certification area listed in the State Curriculum Frameworks; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and two years of such experience combined with an AA, AS, or bachelor’s degree in the career subject.
For the non-degreed Career and Technical pathway, the posting also lists completion of a state-approved apprenticeship program, completion of a state-approved Career and Technical Education training program, or licensure through a state or national credentialing agency.
Knowledge of prescribed curriculum, child development, current research, and varied learning styles.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally; basic technology knowledge; planning and organizational skills; classroom management and student-supervision ability; ability to analyze, diagnose, and evaluate student progress and programs; and effective, positive interpersonal skills.
Commitment to core beliefs about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

Work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
Participate actively with faculty and staff and cooperate in planning, implementing, and evaluating continuing school-improvement programs.
Manage the classroom and supervise proper care of equipment.
Participate in professional growth activities to acquire new and improved skills and knowledge.
Analyze student progress and programs to provide instruction appropriate to students’ developmental stages.
Use varied instructional techniques to meet individual student needs, technology, and current research.
Evaluate student progress regularly.
Use classroom-management techniques that support an effective classroom climate.
Show sensitivity to students, parents, and the community, and promote student self-esteem.
Maintain professional relationships between the school and parents; communicate with parents through conferences, telephone, or written communications when appropriate for minors in Adult and CTE programs.
Encourage parental involvement through school activities that connect home and school.
Maintain required records, including grade books, attendance records, and student progress reports when appropriate for minors in Adult and CTE programs.
Help protect student and school property.
Keep up to date on job-related technology and attend district-supported training to maintain required technology skills.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal/director.