POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a Career Academy position that supports
the successful implementation and management of the Academy model at the
assigned school. The teacher instructs students in the technical or
occupational skills of the professional trade. The teacher will develop,
select, and modify instructional plans and materials and present them using
instructional techniques that meet the needs of all students. The teacher will
provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical,
social, and emotional development of students. This position monitors and
evaluates student performance, develops and implements plans to improve student
achievement, and maintains required records; and follows PGCPS required
procedures and practices. The teacher will be responsible for preparing
students to successfully take and pass the National Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) exam.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Establishes
clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan;
Plans
and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials;
Establishes
learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum
framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
Prepares,
administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;
Selects
and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to,
lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching
aids to present subject matter to students;
Evaluates
student progress using appropriate assessment techniques;
Maintains
order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes
all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and
facilities;
Creates
a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning
process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
Counsels
pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise;
Confers
with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students;
Arranges
and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
Maintains
accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative
Procedures;
Monitors
appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
Attends
and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction
goals, objectives and methods;
Improves
skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in
instructional techniques, technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving
and interdisciplinary connections;
Plans
and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student
teachers, and volunteers;
Participates
in continuous school improvement activities, advisory committee meetings, and
pro-active professional development workshops and seminars;
Assists
in creating practicum and job shadowing experiences for students;
Provides
students with broad, transferable concepts and job skills: such as job search,
interviewing, and résumé writing skills;
Collaborates
with the school Academy team and Central Office to fully implement the Career
Academy model with fidelity;
Works
with school Academy team and Central Office to implement content literacy
standards uniformly across the curricular areas;
In
conjunction with the school Academy team and Central Office produces and
implements multi-disciplinary, project-based learning experiences for students;
Participates
with Academy team members to develop appropriate intervention and enrichment
strategies for identified students for use in the classroom and though other
delivery methods (e.g. after-school); and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Must have at least
three (3) years documented industry experience, with two years being full-time;
Must hold ASE certification in
Engine Performance, Brakes, Electrical, Suspension and Steering and AC/Heating;
Knowledge of school
organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current
trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of specialization;
Excellent knowledge
and understanding of teaching and learning process;
Ability to provide
instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
Ability to work with
diverse populations;
Ability to infuse
technology into curriculum;
Ability to work
effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and
other school system staff; and
Excellent oral and
written communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or higher in a state-approved
career and technical program or in the career area to be taught from an
accredited college/university; or Associate’s degree in the career area to be
taught or a Bachelor’s degree not related to the career area to be taught and
official verification of two (2) years of satisfactory occupational experience
in the career area to be taught; or Secondary School Diploma or equivalent and
official verification of five (5) years of satisfactory occupational
experience.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a Professional
Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State
Department of Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This teaching position is part of the Academy of Transportation. Teachers within this Academy work collaboratively across school lines to develop and implement high quality programs that reflect real-world occupational and professional needs that comprise the expansive enterprise of automotive technology.