LOCATION: Career & Technical Education - Albany Campus
BASIC FUNCTION:
Automotive Collision Technology is a program in which students learn about ever-changing materials, methods and technology in this industry. Instruct high school students in the proper practices and procedures associated with vehicle body repair and painting. To teach the skills that will lead to entry level employment opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To teach fundamental skills in the proper use of tools and equipment including welding, parts replacement, panel replacement, sheet metal repair and glass replacement.
- To instruct on paint mixing, spray painting and three-stage pearl finishes, buffing, and detailing to get cars in pre-accident condition.
- To be responsible for developing and evaluating course plans in order for students to receive the industry level certifications in: I-Car Refinishing Prolevel, I-Car Non-Structural Prolevel I, ASE Refinishing, EPA 609, and Sp2 certifications.
- To develop in each student an awareness and understanding coupled with the skills and knowledge in the industry.
- Instill in all students safe work habits, the importance of lifelong learning and a work ethic that fosters reliability, competence, dependability and satisfaction with their own work.
Job Qualifications
- Should meet New York State Teaching Certification requirements in Vehicle Body Repair & Painting 7-12 or able to meet requirements for a Transitional A certificate. Requirements for the Transitional A certificate are listed on the homepage of the NYS Education Department Teaching Certification http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do under “Certification Requirements” in the category of “Career and Technical Teacher – Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Occupations” title.
- Two (2) to four (4) years of occupational experience or hold an industry related credential is required.
- Must have experience in repairing damaged vehicles back to pre-accident condition.
- Must be able to teach the proper way to repair vehicles per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Must be able to perform high-tech welding methods such as MIG and STRSW as well as Nitrogen Plastic Welding.
- Must be able to instruct from the initial estimate to the final detail what is needed to get cars looking good again.
- Experience in providing instruction a plus.
- Candidate will have demonstrated the ability to provide sound instruction, ability to work in a team environment, work collaboratively with staff and administration.
- Possess good written and verbal skills.
The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.
Position Start Date:09/09/2024
Application Deadline:09/07/2024
Job Number: 2025-63