Diesel Technology Instructor - Vocational (Anticipated SY 26-27)

Job Description

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 5,100 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging. Holyoke Public Schools' strategic plan, "Moving Forward Together," builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work together, and how we support students' well being. Our Equity Commitments are pledges we are making to address systemic equity challenges.

• We intentionally build a community that is anti-racist, inclusive, and culturally responsive.
  
• We ensure that students, families, and staff get the support they need to be successful.
  
• We seek out and incorporate the voices of those impacted, with a commitment to include those who have been excluded in the past.
  
• We promote access and inclusion for all students, staff, and families.
  
• We respect, embrace, and honor the diversity of our students, families, staff, and community.
  
• We reflect on our own behavior to minimize harm to others. We create a culture of acceptance and empathy so that everyone feels valued and is able to contribute to our community's success.

Please visit the Holyoke Public Schools website to learn more about us as well as some of our recent accomplishments.

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Spanish:

Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke son un distrito escolar público de prekínder a 12.° grado que acoge a casi 5100 estudiantes, de los cuales el 80 por ciento son latinos/latinas. Empleamos a casi 1300 personas que, juntas, educan y apoyan a una comunidad de estudiantes muy diversa. Estamos comprometidos a contratar y retener educadores de alta calidad que tengan la certeza de que todos los niños pueden y podrán aprender, y que también se esfuercen diariamente por hacer de la escuela un lugar alegre de descubrimiento, apoyo y pertenencia. El plan estratégico de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke , "Avanzando Juntos", toma en cuenta nuestras fortalezas anteriores y al mismo tiempo sirve como un llamado a la acción para acelerar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes a través de una perspectiva diferente sobre cómo enseñamos, cómo trabajamos juntos y cómo apoyamos el bienestar de los estudiantes. Nuestros compromisos de equidad son promesas que hacemos para abordar los desafíos de equidad sistémica.

• Construimos intencionadamente una comunidad antirracista, inclusiva y culturalmente receptiva.
  
• Nos aseguramos de que los estudiantes, las familias y el personal reciban el apoyo que necesitan para tener éxito.
  
• Buscamos e incorporamos las voces de los afectados, con el compromiso de incluir a los que han sido excluidos en el pasado.
  
• Promovemos el acceso y la inclusión de todos los estudiantes, el personal y las familias.
  
• Respetamos, acogemos y honramos la diversidad de nuestros alumnos, familias, personal y comunidad.
  
• Reflexionamos sobre nuestro propio comportamiento para minimizar el daño a los demás.
  
• Creamos una cultura de aceptación y empatía para que todos se sientan valorados y puedan contribuir al éxito de nuestra comunidad.

Por favor, visite el sitio web de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke en www.hps.holyoke.ma.us para obtener más información sobre nosotros y algunos de nuestros logros recientes.

Job Description

Holyoke High School Dean Campus seeks a Career Technical Education teacher for our Diesel Technology program. The instructor will teach students the knowledge, technical skills, professional expectations, safety practices, and career readiness skills needed for success in the diesel technology field. The program prepares students to inspect, diagnose, service, and repair diesel engines, electrical and electronic systems, brakes, suspension and steering systems, fuel systems, air brakes, hydraulic brakes, HVAC systems, drivetrain components, and related vehicle systems.

The Diesel Technology instructor will provide classroom, laboratory, shop, and applied learning experiences aligned to the Massachusetts Career Technical Education Frameworks, industry-recognized credentials, and program expectations. Students will learn and practice the principles of safe and effective diesel maintenance and repair, including tool and equipment use, diagnostic procedures, technical documentation, customer service, employability skills, and preparation for industry credentials such as OSHA 10 General Industry and ASE Entry-Level certifications.

The teacher will:

• Plan and deliver a competency-based program of study aligned to the Massachusetts Diesel Technology CTE Frameworks, district curriculum expectations, and student needs.
  ? Teach occupational knowledge and skills related to diesel engines, electrical and electronic systems, batteries, starting and charging systems, fuel systems, brakes, suspension and steering, drivetrain systems, HVAC, diagnostic equipment, and inspection, maintenance, and minor repair.
  ? Create and maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and productive classroom, laboratory, and shop environment.
  ? Instruct students in health and safety practices for a diesel shop environment, including OSHA expectations, personal protective equipment, safe tool and equipment use, lift and jack safety, hazardous materials handling, battery safety, Lock-out/Tag-out procedures, fire safety, and environmental compliance.
  ? Develop lesson plans, demonstrations, simulations, shop projects, performance tasks, and applied learning activities that prepare students for success in the diesel technology field.
  ? Guide students in the proper use of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring tools, diagnostic equipment, service information, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and digital diagnostic software.
  ? Prepare students for applicable industry-recognized credentials, including OSHA 10 General Industry and ASE Entry-Level certifications in areas such as Diesel Engines, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, and Inspection, Maintenance, and Minor Repair.
  ? Assess student performance, technical skill development, safety competency, employability skills, professionalism, and career readiness on a regular basis.
  ? Use student performance data to adjust instruction, provide support, and communicate progress to students, families, counselors, administrators, and program partners.
  ? Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records as required by law, district policy, program expectations, and administrative regulations, including attendance, grades, competency tracking, safety documentation, and student progress reports.
  ? Prepare and organize lesson materials, equipment, tools, training areas, supplies, and shop resources to support effective instruction and student safety.
  ? Collaborate with school leaders, CTE staff, advisory board members, employers, industry partners, postsecondary partners, and community organizations to strengthen program quality and student opportunities.
  ? Support cooperative education, internships, job shadows, field experiences, advisory board activities, and other career-connected learning opportunities when appropriate and approved.
  ? Attend staff meetings, participate in required professional learning, and continue developing professional competence in both teaching and the Diesel Technology field.
  ? Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher degree required.
  ? Five years of full-time employment experience directly related to Diesel Technology required.
  ? Current Automotive Service Excellence, ASE, certification in at least one area of Diesel Technology required.
  ? ASE Medium/Heavy Truck certification preferred.
  ? Must hold, be eligible for, or be prepared to obtain a Massachusetts Career Technical Teacher License or waiver in Diesel Technology, 9-14.
  ? Ability to meet Massachusetts preliminary Career Technical Teacher licensure requirements, including applicable written and performance testing and literacy testing requirements.
  ? Knowledge of diesel engines, fuel systems, electrical and electronic systems, batteries, starting and charging systems, brakes, suspension and steering, drivetrain systems, HVAC, inspection procedures, diagnostic tools, and preventive maintenance.
  ? Knowledge of shop safety expectations, OSHA-related safety practices, personal protective equipment, hazardous materials handling, equipment maintenance, lift safety, battery safety, fire safety, and environmental compliance.
  ? Ability to develop and deliver competency-based, applied learning experiences aligned to state frameworks, industry expectations, and student needs.
  ? Commitment to ensuring academic, technical, and career success for all students.
  ? Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution.
  ? Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent teamwork skills, and strong organizational skills.
  ? Experience working in an urban setting preferred.
  ? Experience working with diverse student populations preferred.
  ? Skills in managing challenging student behaviors strongly preferred.
  ? Prior teaching, training, mentoring, apprenticeship supervision, or industry-based instructional experience preferred.
  ? Bilingual applicants, Spanish, strongly encouraged to apply.