Teaching on Prep - Auto

Fitzgerald Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Michigan seeks a CTE Auto Technology Teacher for Fitzgerald High School for the 2025-2026 school year. The role focuses on planning, instruction, and assessment within the CIP Auto Technician framework, aligned to Michigan standards.

This position includes a 10% teaching during prep hour per the contract and requires a valid teaching certificate. Applicants should have automotive industry experience, endorsements for teaching, and ASE certification or the ability to obtain ACA.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required with IX or TE endorsement or ACA eligibility.
• Eligible for Annual Occupational Authorization with 4000 hours in automotive industry.
• AUTO Certification: ASE or ability to obtain A4/A5/A6/G1.
• Experience in high school classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, and instruct.
• Implement curriculum per Michigan standards and CIP Auto Technician.
• Update CIP self-review and fulfill annual CTE requirements.
• Use technology to support differentiated instruction.
• Interpret data from ongoing assessments to inform instruction.
• Participate in professional development and best practices.
• Encourage progress and adjust teaching strategies for individuals.
• Provide varied learning materials and resources.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to improve achievement.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Experience with at risk students

Edgenuity experience

Diverse populations

Education

MI Teaching Certificate

ACA eligibility

ASE Certification

CIP Auto Tech Cert

Tools

Edgenuity

Job description

• Position Type:
  Teaching/ High School Teaching
  
• Date Posted:
  12/16/2025
  

NOTICE OF OPENING: CTE Auto Technology Teacher 6th period (Internal only)
LOCATION: Fitzgerald High School
WORK YEAR: 2025-2026School Year
SALARY: Per FEA Contract; 10% teaching during prep hour

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required: IX or TE endorsement with Interim Occupational CertificateOR
• Eligible for Annual Occupational Authorization certificate -Achieved with 4000 hours work experience in the Automotive Industry.
• With the following:
  1.Standard Occupational Certificate or Professional Education Certificate in CIP Auto Technician (ASE Certified) 47.0604.
  2. Or, if no Occupational Certificate, the ability to qualify for Annual Career Authorization(ACA) which requires a minimum of two years or 4,000 hours (within the last 10 years) ofrecent and relevant paid work experience in the Automotive industry
  3. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification or ability to obtain certification in Steering and Suspension (A4), Brakes (A5), Electrical (A6), and Maintenance and LightRepair (G1).
• Experience in high school classroom instruction
• Ability to manage time and self-directed
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with at risk students
• Patience to work with diverse populations and language barriers Valid Michigan Teaching Certification.
• Ability to manage time and work individually.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations and language barriers.
• Enthusiastic, Energetic, Positive and Professional.
• Experience with online learning- Edgenuity preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for planning, assessment, and instruction.
• Implement curriculum according to the Michigan Common Core State Standards and district adopted curriculum.
• Update CIP self-review and fulfill all State of Michigan CTE requirements annually
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Interpret and use data from ongoing assessments to inform instruction.
• Participate in professional development and implement best practice.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to improve student achievement in the content areas.