Teacher, CTAE-Automotive Technology - H.S.
Category:
CTAE
Job Function:
Teaching
Department:
Langston Hughes High
Summary
Provides instruction in selected areas of Automotive Technology to ensure that students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the industry and are prepared for a career and post-secondary opportunities
Essential Duties
- Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and co-curricular experiences
- Provides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirements
- Provides leadership opportunities for students by establishing a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), i.e. SkillsUSA, as a co-curricular instructional tool within the classroom
- Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment
- Adheres to all state guidelines required for the implementation of a successful program
- Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
- Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, school and county leadership
- Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
- Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
- Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
- Attends school and District-level professional learning activities as directed Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
- Seeks and maintains professional learning opportunities through State endorsed professional organizations. i.e., ACTE, GACTE.
- Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
- Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED equivalent or higher
Certification/Licensure
Must hold or be eligible for valid certification from PSC Trades GaPSC 505-2-90 Areas of Specialization: (C) Automotive Service Technology; Hold valid certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
in one of the following: (i) Automobile and Light Truck Certification (Series A), in all four of the areas of: Suspension and Steering (A4); Brakes (A5); Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6); and Engine Performance (A8)
or (ii) Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification (Test G1)
Experience Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) years of occupational work experience in the field required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Proven communication and instructional strategies
- Classroom management skills
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Excellent organizational skills
Working Conditions
- Classroom/lab/automotive environment (indoor or outdoor) (all-weather)
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
- Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
- May require stooping or crouching
Posting ID:
29512
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta