Purpose of Job
To provide students with opportunities to build the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a variety of careers or enter into postsecondary learning in the automotive industry, emphasizing beginning transportation service skills and workplace success skills. Students will study safety, tools, equipment, shop operations, basic engine fundamentals, and basic technician skills. Upon completion of the Maintenance and Light Repair pathway courses, students should be qualifies to sit for the ASE Certified MLR Technician certification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as
exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Designs program lessons and activities following the expectation of the five CTE Size, Scope, and Quality Indicators (SSQI).
Teaches academic and technical skills and knowledge aligned to state standards in the assigned subject area required for successful job performance.
Facilitates activities that allow students to develop their employability and leadership skills, emphasizing the importance of reliability, efficiency, promptness, good attitude, and thoughtful work habits.
Organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, lab work, and clean up activities can be accomplished satisfactorily within the allotted time.
Consults regularly with professionals outside of the school system to understand current industry expectations and ensure that displays, materials, activities and demonstrated skills, techniques, and processes shared with students are as accurate and realistic as possible.
Collects and submits evidence, on an annual basis, showcasing that the program of study meets SSQI expectations.
Communicates with parents, counselors, administrative and supervisory personnel and community representatives to share information regarding innovations and current job requirements and post-secondary opportunities in related fields.
Collaborates with district staff and the school level Inventory Control Representative to conduct a biannual review of assigned equipment; follows all district protocols for the reporting of broken/damaged equipment, the acquisition of new equipment, or the removal/disposal of unwanted equipment.
Ensures students follow appropriate safety precautions and instructs in the conservative sensible use of tools, materials, machinery, and equipment.
Organizes and provides opportunities for students to participate in Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) activities as an integral part the assigned subject area.
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation.
Establishes and communicates clear outcomes for all lessons, class work, and projects. The outcomes are communicated to students.
Supports the program of study, using a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media/resources and technology.
Serves as a model for the district’s mission, vision and goals.
Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Recognizes potential learning disabilities of students and seeks the assistance of qualified personnel.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.
Plans, supervises, and provides guidance for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and serves on staff committees.
Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessments.
Maintains a standard of performance and conduct as required by state, law, local board of education and community expectations.
Provides detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules and rules regarding classroom organization, procedures and individual student needs.
Supervises pupils at school related functions to include on and off campus activities.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
Assists in budget preparation and in the selection of books, instructional supplies, materials and equipment.
Additional Job Functions
Performs other duties as required.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE )Automobile and Light Truck Certification Tests: Suspension and Steering A-4, Brakes A-5, Electrical/Electronic Systems A-6, and Engine Performance A-8; OR Automotive Service Excellence (ASE ) Auto Maintenance and Light Repair G-1; OR Specific Manufacturer Technician Training (i.e. Ford Technician Training or Toyota Technician Training); PLUS
A valid Tennessee Teacher’s Certificate with the Automotive 6-12 (770) endorsement; OR
- High School Diploma and 3 years of relevant work experience within the last 5 years; OR
High School Diploma and 5 years of relevant work experience within the last 10 years; OR;
Postsecondary technical school certificate in Automotive Technology and 2 years of relevant work experience within the last 10 years; OR
Associate degree in Automotive Technology and 1 year of relevant work experience, within the last 10 years; OR
Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology
AND successful student teaching experience if applicable OR intent to enroll in an Educator Prep Program for Occupationally Licensed Teachers.
KNOWLEDGE OF JOB
Considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school system,
and supervisory practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the
position. Capability to develop and implement long-term goals. Knows how to keep
abreast of any changes in statutes, policy, procedures and methods as they pertain to
public education. Is able to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates,
supervisors, members of the general public, and other groups involved in the operation of
the school system. Is able to assemble information and make written reports and
documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner. Has good organizational,
management, interpersonal, and technical skills. Is able to use independent judgment and
discretion in supervising subordinates, including the handling of emergency situations,
determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities,
maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED
TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machines. Must be able to use body members to work,
move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or
up to ten pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active
work. Must be able to lift and/or carry weight of twenty to forty pounds.
DATA CONCEPTION:
Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable, functional, technical, structural and
compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or
things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to
convey or exchange information, Includes giving assignments and/or directions to coworkers and
assistants.
LANGUAGE ABILITY:
Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions and methods
and procedures related to maintenance operations. Requires the ability to write reports with proper format,
punctuation, spelling and grammar. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice
control and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.
INTELLIGENCE:
Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make
independent judgments in absence of supervision.
VERBAL APTITUDE:
Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials; to explain procedures
and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE:
Requires the ability to add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time
and weight; and utilize statistical inference.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE:
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape visually.
MOTOR COORDINATION:
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office and departmentally-related
equipment.
MANUAL DEXTERITY:
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, hand and power tools, office equipment, control knobs,
switches, etc. Must have the ability to use both hands for twisting or turning. Must have high level of hand
and eye coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION:
Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting
policies, decisions and procedures. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:
Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken
words) (hearing – perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to
qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss
potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below indicate the receipt and review of this job
description by the employee assigned to the job and the immediate supervisor.
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