CTE Teacher - Automotive Technology

Job Number

R40

Application Deadline

1/31/2025

Position Start Date

9/1/2025

Position Title CTE Teacher - Automotive Technology Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale $66,339 - $91,038 Job Description

Primary Performance Responsibilities
• Teach concepts and skills in the automotive industry such as, but not limited to: engine re-building, tune up, lubrication, ignition, wheel/tire balancing, alignment, fuel systems, transmissions/transaxles, chassis and body, electrical systems, brakes, suspensions and steering, axles/drive axles/differentials, engine performance and emissions, air conditioning and heating, and other related automotive applications.
• Identify student needs and work with other professional staff members in developing strategies to meet individual needs.
• Teaching relevant and up-to-date industry standards in the automotive industry to students in a hands-on and dynamic manner
• Deliver established course curriculum and hands-on skills based on program requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor classroom protocols, safety rules, and expectations for all automotive related activities, equipment and tools used in the program; maintain classroom discipline; utilize effective classroom management techniques.
• Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive, culturally responsive learning environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to function in a fast-paced student-centered environment.
• Establish partnerships with local businesses.
• Deliver performance-based objectives and outlines for course of study following NYSED curriculum guidelines.
• Organize practical and technical instruction, including demonstrations of skills required in the automotive industry lectures in theory, techniques, and terminology.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning objectives.
• Attend staff meetings and training per requirements of School Principal and SW BOCES.
• Update and maintain industry relevant Employability Profiles.
• Communicate with employers, parents, and school counselors regarding individual pupil progress.
• Administer assessments and record assessment data-monitor, grade and evaluate students’ progress. Provide grades for report cards.
• Co-chair advisory committee meetings, actively engage in the CTE re-approval process and maintain solid relationships with post-secondary and industry partners.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the building or district.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications
• New York State Teaching Certification: Automotive Technology or eligibility to apply for Initial or Transitional – A Certification.
• A successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years or more of related work experience by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) as a master automobile technician or as an automotive technician in brakes, electrical and electronic systems, auto maintenance, and light repair and suspension and steering.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current practices and trends in the field of the automotive industry. The automotive instructor will provide instruction in the basic techniques of the automotive industry; including current EV and Electrical car technology; prepare students for immediate entry into the automotive industry or to continue studies a post-secondary institution.

Job Category Teacher Job Location Valhalla - Center for Career Services

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