Automotive Collision and Repair Instructor

Reporting to the CTE Coordinator, the Vocational Teacher’s role is to help students learn career area subject matter in accordance with educational frameworks and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Teaches auto body skills and knowledge to provide students with the competence to be an economic asset to the employer.
• Instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law, administrative regulations, and procedures of the school system.
• Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and clean-up activities can be accomplished within the allotted time following the curriculum adopted by the school committee.
• Demonstrates auto body materials, equipment, tools, and processes using standard or teacher-prepared models, mock-ups, sketches, and other instructional aids.
• Guides students in the selection and performance of appropriate activities.
• Provides individual and group instruction appropriate to the needs of the student(s) and the requirements of the activities being performed.
• Instructs students in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Controls the storage, maintenance, and use of materials and property to prevent loss or abuse.
• Evaluates student progress regularly.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required y law, school policy, and administrative regulation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Five years of full-time employment directly related to Auto Collision and joining technologies.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

Chapter 74 licensure in the area of Auto Collision and joining technologies is required.

Possession of current Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) certification in at least two areas of automotive collision repair and refinishing (one of the areas must be painting/refinishing).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example, school supplies and books.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.