Advanced Manufacturing Instructor - CTE

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Purpose

The Advanced Manufacturing Instructor guides students through available curriculum resources designed for achievement of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) through the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC). The individual also develops supplemental teaching materials as needed to promote learning; coordinates all student assessment / progress activities and credential testing and stays current regarding innovations in functional technologies in order to help prepare students to appropriately enter the workforce.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary job duties and responsibilities:

• Provides students with daily briefings on work to be completed during class or the day’s activities.
• Instructs students through work assignments/monitor and coach their progress toward assignment / credential completion.
• Creates a learning plan that paces student learning so as to achieve credentialing in a reasonable amount of time and consistent with curriculum expectations. 
• Periodically evaluates student learning and provides specific, accurate and substantive feedback as to each student’s progress. 
• Prepares progress reports and report cards as required by school policy or law.
• Ensures all equipment is in good repair with program updates downloaded in a timely manner so that students have access to four individual modules of: Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement; Manufacturing Processes & Production and Maintenance Awareness. This includes access to the NOCTI assessment platform.
• Develops Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities in which students learn to use the resources available (3D printers, lasers, engravers, robots, etc.) to create products that can be donated to local non-profit organizations based on their needs/requests.
• Instructs subjects in an effective manner relative to the multiplicity of cultures and ability levels.
• Uses sound instructional strategies, techniques, activities, media, and demonstrate equipment use consistent with student needs and instructional goals.
• Establishes professional rapport with students by demonstrating their worth and dignity while communicating responsibility and citizenship expectations.
• Is vigilant in protecting the confidentiality of students, guarding against inappropriate statements or release of information.
• Maintains professional certification and/or licensure through ongoing training and education as needed. Include “Proctor” role for all tests through the NOCTI platform.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, committees and scheduled training as required.
• Completes required documentation and responds to specific internal informational requests in a timely and complete manner.
• Manages classroom/worksite activities in a manner that stimulates learning, teamwork, and developmental skills including punctuality and attendance.
• Maintains standards of appropriate behavior through fair and just progressive corrective actions.
• Refers formal disciplinary issues to counselors and/or administrators for disposition.
• Conducts themself in a manner which demonstrates positive role model attributes of responsible adulthood in all realms of employment, including punctuality, reliability, professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment as part of teaching ethics and community relations.
• Behaves in a cooperative and constructive manner; participate and contribute in team meetings, follow all policies, state, local, federal and other applicable laws and guidelines; comply with any and all job-specific requirements.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

Necessary and desirable qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:

• No restrictions in securing an Iowa Department of Education vocational teacher license or permit.
• Understanding and appreciation for a non-traditional learners and learning environment.
• Experience in communicating with diverse populations 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Teaching experience 
• Demonstrated record of success 
• Passion for working with, and teaching, youth of various social, educational, and economic backgrounds and levels 
• Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving academic goals 
• Commitment to continued personal and professional growth 
• Proficiency in the use of technology 
• Education Preferred:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related area. 
• Experience Preferred:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing.
• Preferred experience in teaching, case management, coaching or human services field.

Working Conditions

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. May work with challenging students at times.

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. 

Reasonable accommodations can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job, so long as there is no undue hardship created upon the organization or other employees within the organization.

Supervision Received

Occasional, minimal guidance, but follows established work methods.

Direct Reports

None.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or physical demands associated with the position.

Requirements:

  Community College Adjunct Eligibility:
Candidate must be able to qualify for adjunct instructor status with the local community college partner. For CTE instructors, this may include appropriate industry licensure/certification, related degree or associate degree with relevant work experience, or specialized training with at least 6,000 hours of tested industry experience. Candidate must be willing to provide transcripts, certifications, employment history, and other documentation needed for faculty qualification review.