High School Teacher - Automotive Technology - CATE Certification Required

Must be eligible for Automotive Technology Certification (CATE) by the South Carolina State Department of Education.

About the Role

The Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing daily lesson plans and activities for assigned classes, creating a classroom environment that implements best practices, supports industry standards, and engages students in career and technical education. This position involves planning, organizing, and implementing instructional programs to address students' learning needs, guiding and encouraging students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans and establish clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for activities and provide a variety of learning materials and resources.
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support students at varying levels of progress.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, ensuring care and protection of school property.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development, assigning and grading class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work and monitor individual student progress.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development, updating records as required by laws and district policies.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures.
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities.
• Stay current with developments in the subject area as initiated by the school or district.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (proof of highest education required).
• Hands-on work experience as an automotive repair technician (minimum of 4 years required).
• Complete ASE certification in:
  • Suspension/Steering;
  • Brakes;
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems;
  • Engine Performance; and
  • G1 Maintenance & Light Repair.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to walk, sit, stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Duties may involve risk resulting from attending to students' behavioral needs.
• Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds.
• Sufficiently mobile to ensure the safety of students.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity for using a telephone and data entry.
• Ability to read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.

Work Environment

Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Work may also be conducted in community settings and occasionally involve study trips away from the school.

Pay

Pay Grade: 28, 29, 31, 32, or 35 (depends on level of education). Click here for salary scales.

Schedule

190 days (terms of employment).