Teaching on Prep - Auto

About the role

This position is for a CTE Auto Technology Teacher at Fitzgerald High School for the 2025-2026 school year.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required: IX or TE endorsement with Interim Occupational Certificate OR eligible for Annual Occupational Authorization certificate - Achieved with 4000 hours work experience in the Automotive Industry.
• Standard Occupational Certificate or Professional Education Certificate in CIP Auto Technician (ASE Certified) 47.0604.
• Or, if no Occupational Certificate, the ability to qualify for Annual Career Authorization (ACA) which requires a minimum of two years or 4,000 hours (within the last 10 years) of recent and relevant paid work experience in the Automotive industry.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification or ability to obtain certification in Steering and Suspension (A4), Brakes (A5), Electrical (A6), and Maintenance and Light Repair (G1).

Experience and Skills

• Experience in high school classroom instruction.
• Ability to manage time and self-directed.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations and language barriers.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, positive, and professional attitude.
• Experience with online learning - Edgenuity preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, and instruct according to the Michigan Common Core State Standards and district adopted curriculum.
• Update CIP self-review and fulfill all State of Michigan CTE requirements annually.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Interpret and use data from ongoing assessments to inform instruction.
• Participate in professional development and implement best practices.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to improve student achievement in the content areas.