2026-2027 (CATE) Automotive Teacher

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for facilitating student learning, using data to plan, organize and set goals; and maintain safe and orderly environment. Responsible for teaching to the South Carolina Career & Technology Standards for Automotive skills to include suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, and general maintenance and light repair. Responsible for facilitating career planning opportunities in the Transportation-related occupations for students. Responsible for maintaining NATEF program certifications. Responsible for assisting students to obtain initial industry certifications.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Applicants must have a strong working knowledge of installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of computer-based hardware and software.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Provide developmentally and academically appropriate opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving, with flexibility for meeting individual student needs.
• Plan, create and implement a dynamic classroom environment conductive to learning and relevant to the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Select materials and equipment appropriate for the instructional program.
• Model appropriate activities and positive behavior management techniques through daily contact with students and classroom staff.
• Collaborate with other staff in developing plans and sharing best practices to provide comprehensive services to the students and families being served.
• Assist in ensuring parent involvement and/or awareness in program planning through open communications, parent meetings, conferences, and parent newsletters.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or higher preferred from regionally accredited college/university in a CATE trades-related discipline;
• Must be licensed to teach Automotive Technology or be eligible for South Carolina educational licensure in Automotive Technology;
• Must have current industry certification through Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards;
• Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have completed a program of study in education from an accredited college or university.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
3. Speak and hear.
4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
5. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
2. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
3. Have regular and punctual attendance.
4. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
5. As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Principal

DAYS PER YEAR: 190

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Certified

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an "Certified" application and adding this specific job to your online application.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt
  

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________

Employee's Signature: ___________________________________

Date: __________________________
  

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER