Automotive Technician-Maintenance Light Repair Instructor - Van Buren Tech

Job Description

Title:

Program Instructor of Automotive Technician - Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR) Program

Classification:

Professional Staff Member (VBIEA)

Reports To:

Van Buren Tech Administration

Location of Work:

Van Buren Tech

250 South Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Job Goal(s):

The program instructor's primary role is to instruct students in a manner consistent with the policies and goals of Van Buren Intermediate School District and Van Buren Tech. Generally, the role of the lead CTE (Career and Technical Education) teacher includes: instructional delivery, assessment, program management, supervision duties, and curriculum planning and implementation.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with CTE Certification in CIP number 46.0000

OR

Eligibility for Annual Career Authorization (ACA) required (4,000 hours of relevant work

experience in the past 10 years)

ASE Automotive Technician certification preferred

Work Experience:

Demonstrated successful work history in the Automotive industry/teaching experience at the secondary level is preferred

Skills:

• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Ability to work effectively with students, instructors, support staff, and administrators
  
• Knowledge of a variety of teaching modalities and learning styles
  
• Ability to differentiate instruction based on student needs
  
• Understanding of effective classroom management techniques & strategies

Essential Job Functions:

Curriculum:

• Plan and operationalize the outlined curriculum in order to achieve the stated goals of the assigned program.
  
• Establish individual student learning goals and an individual learning program based on needs.
  
• Demonstrate continuing progress based on formative and summative assessments.
  
• Identify and make use of school and community resources which will contribute to the effectiveness of the students' learning experiences.
  
• Organize and meet with a program advisory committee.
  
• Develop a work-based learning component to allow students to gain real-world experience.
  
• Provide opportunities for students to participate in leadership opportunities, including Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).
  
• Provide opportunities for students to earn certifications or credentials.

Management and Supervision:

• Maintain a program inventory control system.
  
• Manage a basic program budget.
  
• Supervise students enrolled in the program during their attendance period.
  
• Develop and implement a safety program.
  
• Develop and manage a planned preventive maintenance program for equipment.
  
• Supervise a day-to-day housekeeping program.
  
• Work in collaboration with employers, advisory committee members and work based learning (WBL) coordinators to implement a continuum of practical experiences.
  
• Provide information for student data follow-up for school improvement and annual report.
  
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and records, including up-to-date gradebook and attendance.
  
• Communicate student concerns to administration and/or appropriate student services staff.
  
• Assess/evaluate students.
  
• Other duties as assigned by VB Tech administration.
  
• Valid driver's license required

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD's website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer/internet, you may contact VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.