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POSITION SUMMARY
Provides instruction in selected areas of Automotive Technology to ensure that students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the Industry, and are prepared for a career and post-secondary opportunities. This position reports to the Principal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaches skills and knowledge in one or more automotive education courses. Instructs students in workforce readiness skills and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the School District. Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and co-curricular experiences.
Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, lab work, and cleanup activities can be accomplished within the allotted time frame. Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction. Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
Demonstrates industrial materials, equipment, tools and processes, using models, or other instructional aids; guides students in selection of appropriate elective projects or experiments. Provides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirements.
Sponsors the local chapter of SkillsUSA. Encourages and assists students in regional, state, and national competition preparation. Maintains all requirements as outlined by SkillsUSA to retain charter. Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment. Maintains automotive credentials, license, and/or certification. Maintains an active local school advisory committee for the curriculum area.
Instructs students in the use of eye protection and safety guards, and in the use, care, and safe operation of tools, machines, and equipment. Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to tools and equipment.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment.

Maintains a record of student attendance and makes daily reports of student absences. Evaluates each student’s performance, knowledge, and skills.
All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED or higher required.
Minimum of two (2) years of occupational work experience in Automotive field. Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience preferred.
Makes recommendations or decisions which usually affect the entire department/school.

Must hold or be eligible for a GaPSC industry-specific (Automotive Service Technology) certification linked here.

Sound level of judgment required: Analytical/technical skills required.
Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence, and decision-making responsibility. Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
Requires regular, frequent contact with parents, state and community leaders and decision-making responsibility. Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
Excellent classroom management required. May be designated as a lead teacher or trainer.
Applies, recommends and implements technology solutions based on industry trends to improve the effectiveness of the Automotive field.Responsibility for the

Welfare of Others:Constant (Daily)

Normal classroom/school setting. Will require travel for off-site training and student exposure opportunities.

Moderate duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.

Moderate lifting or carrying; fifty (50) lbs. or less; routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.

The 2024-2025 salary scales are not yet available. The 2023-2024 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link: 2023-2024 Teacher Salary Scale