CTE-Automotive SY 26-27

Position Title:    Automotive Services Instructor- CTE

Salary Range: Teacher Contract

Contract Length: Teacher Contract        

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal, CTE Principal and CTE Director

Job Summary

The Automotive Services Instructor delivers high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) aligned with Indiana’s Next Level Programs of Study (NLPS) and Perkins V requirements. The instructor prepares students for careers and postsecondary pathways in automotive technology through rigorous, standards-based instruction, hands-on learning, and work-based experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction & Curriculum

• Deliver standards-aligned instruction based on Indiana NLPS Automotive Services pathway competencies.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans integrating technical, academic, and employability skills.
• Utilize industry-based curriculum and resources aligned with ASE/NATEF standards (or current equivalents).
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
• Integrate literacy, numeracy, and digital skills into technical instruction.

Program Alignment (Perkins V & NLPS)

• Ensure program alignment with Indiana NLPS course sequences and competencies.
• Support Perkins V indicators, including:
• Technical skill attainment
• Postsecondary credit/credential attainment
• Work-based learning participation
• Maintain documentation for program improvement and compliance.

Work-Based Learning (WBL) & Career Development

• Facilitate and coordinate work-based learning experiences (internships, job shadowing, co-op).
• Build partnerships with local automotive businesses and industry advisory committees.
• Support students in developing career plans, resumes, and employability skills.
• Promote industry-recognized certifications (e.g., ASE Student Certification).

Assessment & Data Use

• Assess student performance using formative and summative measures aligned to standards.
• Track and report student data for Perkins accountability and program evaluation.
• Use data to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.

Classroom & Lab Management

• Maintain a safe, organized automotive lab environment following OSHA and industry safety standards.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and inventory of tools and equipment.
• Enforce safety procedures and proper shop practices at all times.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing professional development related to automotive technology and CTE pedagogy.
• Collaborate with school staff, counselors, and administrators to support student success.
• Engage with advisory committees to ensure program relevance and alignment with workforce needs.
• Stay current with emerging automotive technologies (e.g., EVs, diagnostics, computerized systems).

Qualifications

Required

• Valid Indiana CTE teaching license in Automotive Services (or eligibility to obtain).
• Minimum of 4,000–6,000 hours of verified industry work experience in automotive repair/technology.
• Strong knowledge of automotive systems, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
• Commitment to CTE, Perkins V compliance, and NLPS framework.

Preferred

• ASE Certification(s) (current or willingness to obtain).
• Prior teaching or training experience.
• Experience with work-based learning coordination or industry partnerships.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of federal and state code governing career and technology education, including compliance requirements for GearUp and CTE programs.
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, current educational principles, practices, and procedures in program development, staff training, and assessment in career and technology education.
• Grant writing and compliance experience.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures.
• Ability to interpret data (district, school, and student).
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Work Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
• Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Occasional light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds).
• Frequent district-wide travel; occasional statewide travel. Protracted and irregular hours of work.