Automotive Technician Instructor

Saginaw Area Consortium; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Area Consortium is seeking an automotive instructor for Career and Technical Education. The role involves developing and delivering lessons to high school students, preparing them for certifications and enhancing their skills for future employment in the automotive industry.

The ideal candidate will have a valid CTE certificate or relevant work experience. Strong communication, leadership skills, and the ability to motivate students are essential. This position aims to promote a rich learning environment that meets industry standards.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Michigan Standard/Professional CTE Certificate for Maintenance and Light Repair.
• Two years of recent, relevant work experience in the automotive field.
• Effective leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides career and technical education (CTE) program instruction.
• Develops high quality lessons and lab activities.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual student needs.

Skills

Content knowledge in Auto Technology

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Effective leadership skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Valid State of Michigan Standard/Professional CTE Certificate or ASE Certified

Two years of relevant work experience in the automotive field

Job description

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator/CEPD Administrator

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Saginaw Public Schools Career and Technical Education instructors are responsible for providing high quality instruction to high school students in classroom and lab settings that help students develop the skills, knowledge, and work habits required for employment and future learning in the automotive industry.

DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, is committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned):

• Provides career and technical education (CTE) program instruction, program management and curriculum development.
• Develop high quality lessons and lab activities which provide the basis for rich student learning, using real life experiences, outside experts, and other industry resources whenever possible.
• Prepare students for certification and testing.
• Maintains a current advisory committee involved in business and industry.
• Demonstrates leadership involvement with SkillsUSA, which is a co‐curricular student organization.
• Provides leadership role in the development of professional and post‑secondary partnerships.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the student.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the locations provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports.
• Maintains accurate, complete, correct records, and program documentation as required by law and district policy.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Valid State of Michigan Standard/Professional CTE Certificate or Prov/Prof Certificate for Maintenance and Light Repair (cip code 47.0604) or ASE Certified.

OR

• Two years (4,000 hours) recent, relevant work experience in the automotive field, to qualify for annual career authorization.
• Experience in computer software applications as they pertain to the automotive industry.
• Ability to work with high school population to include extracurricular activities such as student clubs (Skills USA), fundraisers and other events.
• Effective leadership skills to include program development, strong communication skills, program marketing to the community, presentation skills and school committee involvement.
• Ability to effectively develop curriculum and lesson plans that address state approved automotive technology standards in maintenance and light repair.
• Ability to network within the community, develop partnerships, an advisory committee, and assist in the development of work‑based learning sites for students.
• Previous experience with the high school student population desired, but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Content knowledge in assigned subject/area – Auto Technology.
• Knowledge of relevant technology.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills for on‑the‑job training.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization and planning skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to record and report daily written records.
• Ability to utilize classroom instruction and lab space to adequately engage, motivate, and train students to meet industry standards.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural, diverse setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community.

Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear and operate a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception. The physical demands described here 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.

Special Requirements: Attend any training as mandated by the State or Building Administrator.

Working Conditions (varies depending on CTE program):

• School environment where there may be physical discomfort due to temperature, dust or the like, depending on location of CTE program (i.e., computer lab vs. auto shop).
• Noise level in this environment may be moderate to loud.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of estimation and billing for the purpose of training students.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to think through situations and make reasonable decisions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Driver's License required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Fiscal Responsibilities: Develop and successfully maintain program budget.

Curricula Responsibilities: Organize and implement an instructional program and delivery system that will prepare students to meet industry recognized requirements for employment and continuing education.

Method of Evaluation: The Building Administrator evaluates this position every year. The evaluation form is available from the Human Resources and Labor Relations Department. Preceding data are intended to convey information essential to making fair pay decisions about the job, and are not exhaustive lists of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

Saginaw Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.