Teacher, CTE Automotive (25-26) Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Teacher, CTE Automotive (25-26)
Independence High School
P.O. Box 30035
Charlotte , NC 28230
Instructional
Job Number 4600309087
Start Date Open Date 04/04/2025
Closing Date 05/23/2025

Summary:

Under general direction of a principal, provides leadership in an educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students. Provides supervision to students in a variety of school related settings, monitors and evaluates student outcomes, develops, selects or modifies lessons plans to ensure all student needs are met, and maintains appropriate records and follows all policies and procedures of NCDPI and CMS. Provides quality standards-based instruction in the area of automotive technology; assesses and encourages student progress, manages an effective learning environment to maximize student achievement.

Essential Duties:

(These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.) Facilitates/coordinates a rigorous Automotive Service Technology curriculum with career-related instruction; assesses and provides for differentiation to assure student progress while managing the learning environment.
Instructs and demonstrates proper safety practices, procedures and standards.
Develops and implements instructional plans and activities in the automotive laboratory
Builds positive relationships with students by providing meaningful and current instruction and by individualizing programs
Creates and plans effective curriculum based projects and activities correlated with a specific concept in mind
Coordinate CTE Student Organization activities for local, regional, state and/or national competition
Attend District PLC meetings as scheduled
Collaborates in the identification, development, implementation and coordination of work study arrangements
Monitors and records student progress providing formative feedback and evaluations.
Demonstrates techniques to students as a group and one-on-one, helping them to complete lessons, assignments, projects, activities and evaluations.
Provides students with clear expectations, continual feedback, and logical consequences.
Provides students with opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge base
Participates in field trips to post-secondary institutes, worksites, businesses and hands-on workshops
Performs routine maintenance of equipment and tools used in the program
Manages inventory control including purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and tools
Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Licensure:

Residency License(s):

Required Degree Level:

Bachelor’s Degree AND 24 credit hours in the Content area OR Passing the NC SBE Licensure Area Exam AND Completion of NCSBE Pre-service Requirements AND Enroll in EPP (Educational Preparation Program) CTE Restricted License(s): Bachelor’s Degree in a related area with 2 years within past 5 years of industry demonstrated experience in automotive repair and service field; or a minimum of three years of experience as a teacher in a vocational/technical automotive related training program. OR Associate’s Degree in related area (Automotive Systems Technology, Transportation Systems Technology, Automotive or Mechanical Engineering); and 4 years within the past 8 years of industry demonstrated experience in automotive repair and service field; or a minimum of three years of experience as a teacher in a vocational/technical automotive related training program. OR High School Diploma with 6 years within the past 10 years of industry demonstrated experience in the automotive repair and service field; or a minimum of three years of experience as a teacher in a vocational/technical automotive related training program. 40 Hour Induction beginning

Year One Licensing/Certification Requirements/Required Credentials:

Licensed or eligible to be licensed in Automotive Services License 74015
ASE certification in brakes, electrical, maintenance and light repair, suspension and steering prior to employment.

Required Courses:

18 Semester Hours from: Curriculum, Instructional Planning, and Assessments; Instructional Methods; Literacy/Reading Methods; Meeting Special Learning Needs or Introduction to Exceptionalities or Diversity; Classroom Management or Learning Theory or Learning Styles or Motivation or How Adolescents Learn; Lab Management and Safety; Teachers must also attend SkillsUSA Advisor training Courses Eligible to

Teach:

Automotive Service Fundamentals
Automotive Service I
Automotive Service II
Automotive Service III
# of Jobs 1.00
Teacher Scale Y
Term 10 Month
Additional Job Information Knowledge / Skills /

Abilities:

Proficiency in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of the engine performance and fuels, brakes, steering and suspension, automatic and manual transmissions, heating and cooling, electrical/electronics
Knowledge of shop mathematics, including elementary geometry acquired through trades related training or experience
Knowledge of principles that apply to automotive technology; the use of shop and hand-tools; the properties of various materials and techniques used to diagnose and repair
Knowledge of instructional techniques and inventory control principles and practices
Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health regulations and legislation, and regulations governing Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Ability to operate all typical diagnostic, service, and repair equipment found in a modern automotive service facility
Strong presentation skills with the ability to develop and deliver instructional material
Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to build and maintain rapport and trust with students
Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching skills
Strong planning, problem solving and analytical skills
Strong time management skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 40 lbs. Physical agility to perform work and demonstrations on all areas of an automobile including engine compartment, trunk, underneath, and under dashboard. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time in a shop environment (4+ hours). Ability to work in an automotive service/laboratory facility and to tolerate intermittent periods of cooler and warmer temperatures. Job Attachment View Attachment In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte – Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.