Teacher CTE Automotive

Job Description: Teacher College & Career CTE

Primary Purpose

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in career and technical education subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society and provide a proactive developmental guidance program to encourage all students to maximize personal growth and development.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned or be eligible for certification relating relevant clusters and courses under Career & Technical Education
• Demonstrated proficiency in subject area curriculum
• Ability to effectively work with a diverse group of students

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of career and technical education subject assigned
• Knowledge of advisory procedures student appraisal and career development
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of career and occupational resources trends and opportunities
• Knowledge college entrance requirements and procedures
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to oversee student field experiences in career area assigned

Experience

• Student teaching approved internship or 3 years of wage earning experience in the area of certification

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct Senior Transition meetings which may include any or all of the following:
  • Post-secondary Plan development
  • Entrance exam coordination
  • Campus visits
  • Applications for admission
  • FAFSA/Scholarships
  • Housing applications
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Senior-exit survey process
• Coordinate campus activities such as student-led parent conferences.
• Coordinate all aspects of Dual Credit program which includes dual credit and co-enrollment college credit.
• Work with counselors to coordinate Navarro College TSTC DCCCD admission and enrollment process.
• Coordinate Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment and ASVAB.
• As the Military liaison for all branches ensure the Districts ASVAB testing requirements are met and coordinate the evaluation process of the ASVAB results with Military recruiters.
• Ensure military readiness data is collected and submitted to PEIMS as required.
• Work with counselors to support transition activities such as financial aid college applications career advising letters of recommendation PSAT administration freshman camps graduation parent information nights etc.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate data to analyze and improve successful transition of students.
• Supporting campus principals teachers and directors in meeting program/campus/district goals.

Guidance

• Teach school developmental guidance curriculum to students.
• Help teachers incorporate guidance-related information into existing curriculum.
• Provide guidance to individuals and groups of students to develop education plans and career awareness.
• Advise individuals and small groups.

Instructional Strategies

• Oversee career and technical education training program in subject area.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for in-person distance and virtual learning that fulfill the requirements of districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according to district requirements

Program Management

• Planadvisory programs to ensure that they meet identified needs.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation ofadvisory program and make changes based on findings.
• Provide career and college entrance information and assistance to students teachers parents and counselors; coordinate day-to-day operations and schedule activities programs and speakers.
• Prepare career education and instructional materials for use by teachers and students; assist students in locating and using college/career information as needed for research assignments and post-high school planning.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal
• Present a positive role model for students; support mission of school district

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities
• Assist in selecting books equipment and other instructional materials
• Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required

Communication

• Be available by phone email or video conferencing to confer with district personnel students and/or parents.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents students colleagues and community members.

Professional Growth/Development and Other

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
• Comply with federal state and local regulations related to the occupational area assigned
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Model behavior that is professional ethical and responsible
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations

• Tools/Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping pushing /pulling and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather) exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Required Experience:

IC