Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $57,650 - $80,786

183 day work year - 7:30-2:40

Certification/License Required:

Chapter 74 Certification in Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing 9-12 or licensable.
License requirements include: H.S. Diploma or equivalent, ASE Certification in painting & refinishing plus one additional collision repair area, 5 years fulltime experience in collision repair & refinishing.

Overview of the Position:
To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, psychological growth and maturation, entry-level skills in the trade area, as well as providing a smooth transition to possible higher education and employment in midlevel technical careers.

The Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Instructor works in a typical school environment under the supervision of certified school personnel and under the general supervision of the principal. This position requires full knowledge, understanding and instruction of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing.

The Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Instructor will spend approximately seventy-five percent of their time teaching hands-on practical applications in a shop setting and twenty-five percent teaching theory in the classroom.

Performance Responsibilities within the classroom and shop environment:

• Establish and maintain a classroom culture of safety, strong work ethic, and respect.
• With the aid of the Massachusetts Career Technical Education (CTE) Frameworks, advice from the industry, and the advisory board, the instructor will develop and implement a curriculum scope and sequence in accordance with suggested AWS guidelines and abide by all Chapter 74 laws. Work to engage and encourage students while respecting individual abilities and progress.
• Establish follow-up and monitoring safety procedures for all shop projects.
• Responsible for grading and recordkeeping in the school's grade reporting system.
• Establish evaluation criteria for classroom and shop projects to measure progress and competency.
• Develop and implement hands-on projects that align with the CTE Framework.
• Provide immediate supervision to all students to ensure they safely and effectively operate the wide range of Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing tools and equipment.
• Prepare students for entry-level employment, advanced training, or career advancement, and post-secondary education.
• Substitute for other instructors within the field or discipline in case of an absence.
• Establish, model, and maintain effective and professional working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or on a team.
• Work closely with customers to schedule automotive repairs, estimate timeline and repair costs, maintain billing records, and deposit daily receipts.
• Maintain and update course syllabi; assist in the development of new curricula, and NATEF certification.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans to teach skills required to master Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing and related competencies.
• Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
• Determine need for supplies; ensure proper storage and security of supplies, tools, and equipment, obtain quotes as needed.
• Implement evaluation devices of student learning to measure progress and competency.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records of student grades, attendance, shop hours, and training activity details.
• Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.
• Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience when appropriate.
• Stay current in subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, researching information, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• Develop specific goals and plans to organize, prioritize, and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend instructor and departmental meetings as scheduled and participate in parent/teacher nights, and the open house per contract.
• Models and maintains professional relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Work closely with customers to schedule automotive repairs, estimate timeline and repair costs, maintain billing records, and deposit daily receipts.
• Any other school assignments as required by administration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day, however, there may be occasions for afterschool meetings (ex: Back to School Night).

WORKDAY:
The workday is 7:30 am to 2:40 pm. Work year as per Unit D contract.

The salary range is based on the Unit D Contract and placement on the salary scale by the principal is determined by relevant work experience, licensure, and educational level.

Knowledge and Skills Required:
Work history that includes hands-on Collision Repair experience.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to use computers and general office-type equipment.
Genuine desire to work with adolescents and a basic understanding of adolescent development

Required Physical Activity:
Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating objects. While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school campus and be alert, physically assertive, and mobile at all times. Must be able to work in a school-site environment, which could include periods of outdoor exposure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The chart below indicates what annual percentage of time is spent on each of the following essential physical requirements.
1. Seldom = Less than 25%
2. Occasional = 25-50%
3. Often = 51-75%
4. Very Frequent = 76% and above
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(4) a. Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods.
(4) b. Ability to see for purposes of reading printed matter, computer screens, and observing students.
(4) c. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
(4) d. Ability to communicate orally so others can understand a normal conversation.
(3) e. Ability to bend and twist, stoop, sit, kneel, crawl, push and pull.
(4) f. Ability to lift 25 pounds.
(2) g. Ability to lift 30 pounds.
(3) h. Ability to carry 50 pounds.
(3) i. Ability to reach in all directions.
(4) j. Ability to use fingers for manipulative functions like typing, writing, filing, sorting, etc.
(2)k. Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder.

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion or sexual orientation.
The salary range is based on the Unit D Contract and placement on the salary scale by the principal is determined by relevant work experience, licensure, and educational level.

Hiring is contingent upon successful CORI and Fingerprint Background Check clearance.

• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,650.00 - $80,786.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing or related field: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person