Para Professional of Automotive Technologies

BRANCH ISD; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BRANCH ISD is seeking a Para Professional to support automotive/diesel technology instruction in a school setting. The role requires a high school diploma and relevant Michigan/National automotive certifications, with at least two years of related experience or training through secondary or post-secondary programs.

The incumbent will assist instructors with demonstrations, prepare materials, manage attendance, and help create a conducive learning environment while adhering to district policies

Qualifications

• Understand written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrate verbal/written communication in supervision and teaching of students.
• Learn new automotive/diesel technology.
• Explain repair manuals and computer program information to students.
• Take direction from the professional.
• Present to students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and accurately in writing and speaking.
• Report student concerns to supervisor or other school personnel.
• Complete assignments and paperwork on time with minimal supervision.
• Assist other personnel as needed.
• Demonstrate logical problem solving and teach students to meet objectives.
• Prepare equipment, materials, and supplies for student learning.
• Assist Program Manager with attendance, demonstrations, and scheduling.

Skills

Communication skills

Learn new technology

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Auto mechanics certifications (Michigan/National)

Job description

Requirements

Qualification requirements which the Para Professional must possess:

• Education and/or certification:
• high school graduate
• one or more Michigan or National Auto Mechanics Certifications
• Experience:

two years in appropriate industry and/or recognized training program from a secondary or post-secondary institution

Essential Functions

• Mental Tasks:
  • Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to demonstrate appropriate verbal/written communication in the supervision and teaching of students.
  • Ability to learn new technology as it relates to automotive/diesel technology.
  • Ability to extrapolate information from automotive/diesel repair manuals and computer programs, and explain it to students.
  • Ability to take direction from the professional.
  • Ability to successfully do presentations to students.
• Physical Tasks:
  • Ability to drive a vehicle, and load/unload vehicles in need of repair.
  • Ability to drive and operate a forklift.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and kneel in performing automotive/diesel repair work.
  • Ability to lift and move objects of at least 50 lbs. (i.e., tires, batteries, tools, etc.).
  • Ability to assist students with automotive/diesel related skills.
• Equipment:
  • Ability to utilize office and classroom equipment such as telephones, computers, printers, copiers, VCR's, calculators, and other basic classroom and school equipment.

Ability to utilize automotive/diesel related equipment such as diagnostic scopes, hoists, welders, auto/diesel repair tools, etc.

Policy Requirements

• Adhere to applicable Master Agreement, district and/or building policies and procedures including the staff handbook, but not limited to:
  • attendance
  • business procedures
  • student discipline
  • safety (tornado, fire, lock-down, abuse/neglect procedures, etc.)
  • personal appearance
  • emergency, accident or illness
• Attend all required meetings and in-service programs on time.
• Follow administrative directives, verbal and/or written.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• No extensions on allotted breaks or lunch times.
• Remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
• Demonstrate acceptable ethical standards of the position.

Job Performance

Duties

• Communication and interpersonal relationship skills expected:
• Communicate clearly and accurately when writing/speaking.
• Communicate student concerns to appropriate:
  • supervisor
  • other school personnel
• Management and organization skills expected:
• Complete assignments and paperwork accurately, on time, and without constant supervision.
• Assist other personnel as needed.
• Application of job knowledge expected:
• Demonstrate logical problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate skill in assisting students to meet objectives and in utilizing educational equipment, materials, and resources.
• Provide positive reinforcement to students.
• Assist in the maintenance of an environment that is conducive to student learning.
• Meet specific performance objectives developed jointly with immediate supervisor.
• Prepare equipment, material, and supplies for student learning.
• Assist Program Manager with attendance.
• Assist Program Manager with demonstrations in the classroom and in laboratory.
• Assist or direct housekeeping assignments for students.
• Assist Program Manager with student discipline.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Help maintain Inventory of supplies.
• Assist Program Manager with grading and student progress.
• Assist Program Manager with upgrading curriculum and scheduling work.
• Assist Program Manager with maintaining equipment.
• Assist Program Manager in processing work orders and dealing with customers.
• Assist with the implementation of students' individualized education and health care plans.
• Fabrication of training materials.

Other duties as assigned.