Automotive Tech

Automotive Technology Instructor

Dallas County Board of Education Job Title: Automotive Technology Instructor (187 day contract) Terms of Employment: As established by the Board and applicable state law. Salary: In accordance with Board approved salary schedule.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of an Associate degree from an accredited institution and five years of relevant technical automotive repair experience, industry certification and/or ASE Master Automotive Technician and/or experience in the discipline of teaching automotive classes is required.
• Knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair, including engine repair, automatic transmission, manual transmission and drive train, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance is required.
• Ability to use basic automotive tools and equipment to tune engines using an oscilloscope, adjust brakes, repair and service air conditioning, and align wheels is required.
• Documented evidence in the proficiency of use of current educational technologies in the classroom including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students at the designated grade levels and in the designated content areas and subjects.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

Reports To: Career Tech Director

Performance Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of career technical education in the subject/field/cluster assigned.
• Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitates student learning.
• Creates or selects long-range instructional plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student profiles, and instructional priorities, and business/industry standards.
• Defines goals and objectives for long-range instructional, departmental, and daily lesson plans.
• Sequences content and activities appropriately; paces lessons and instruction to encourage student achievement.
• Instructs students in the use, care, maintenance, and safe operation of program equipment and tools in the assigned field of instruction.
• Maintains contact with business and industry in the community to keep abreast of job entry requirements, current technology and practices in the designated content filed, and for student referrals and placements.
• Establishes and maintains a learning environment in which students are actively engaged in the learning process.
• Provides instruction in workplace skills.
• Establishes an Advisory Committee following state guidelines to determine program needs and to maintain positive business/industry relationships and partnerships.
• Interprets and uses data for instructional planning and program evaluation.
• Uses ongoing assessment to monitor student progress, verify that learning is occurring, and adjust curriculum and instruction.
• Administers standardized tests and credentialing assessments in accordance with directions provided, including proctoring and secure handling of materials.
• Communicates high learning expectations for all students.
• Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, events, ceremonies, services, and programs.
• Attends local, state, and national staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
• Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).
• Serves as the sponsor for an affiliated career and technical education student organization relevant to the program area to integrate leadership skills and to participate in educational and competitive events.
• Works with guidance personnel in the recruitment of students.
• Provides related instruction with laboratory or other occupational experience that is appropriate to the career objectives of the student.

Evaluation: In accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.