Teacher, Automotive

$49,702 - $50,071/Yr

School District Of Manatee County

Full-time - Entry Level

About the position

The Teacher, Automotive position at the School District of Manatee County aims to provide leadership and vision to create an instructional atmosphere that fosters high levels of student achievement in the automotive career and technical education (CTE) field. The role involves overseeing the CTE curriculum, ensuring alignment with district and state goals, and promoting student engagement and success in automotive education.

Responsibilities

• Promote the highest possible student CTE achievement.
• Implement and assess the assigned CTE instructional program at MTC.
• Oversee the student CTE testing program for the career subject area.
• Follow guidelines for proper student conduct and implement disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Ensure instruction curricula is aligned with District, State and MTC goals and frameworks.
• Establish a vision and mission for the assigned CTE subject area in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Maintain and model high standards of professional conduct.
• Set high standards and expectations for self, others, and school.
• Provide recognition and celebration for student, staff, and school accomplishments.
• Provide leadership and direction for developing the best possible learning/teaching environment.
• Keep abreast of trends and best practices in education and field of instruction through staff development, review of literature, meetings, and other means.
• Cooperate with and support the horizontal and vertical articulation of curriculum within MTC, as well as between MTC, secondary schools and higher education.
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide individuals and groups to task accomplishment.
• Adjust strategies to accommodate unexpected situations.
• Understand and utilize collaborative planning strategies.
• Collaborate with others in choosing courses of action.
• Promote and support changes in curriculum, technology, and school processes.
• Build teams to accomplish plans, goals, and priorities.
• Facilitate problem-solving by groups and individuals.
• Work with employers and other stakeholders to resolve complaints or concerns.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with employers, students, teachers, and the community.
• Be proactive in recognizing and solving school and student concerns.
• Initiate and offer opportunities for an authentic learning and skills assessment environment in the assigned CTE subject area.
• Use current research, performance data, and feedback from employers, industry experts, students, teachers, community, and other stakeholders to make decisions related to improvement of instructional assessment, content and curriculum, and student performance.
• Cooperate and support development of the master schedule and the MTC student data system and scheduling needs in a timely manner.
• Use technology effectively and support the use of effective technology for student learning and CTE achievement.
• Consider different perspectives, alternative opinions, and sequences of each in making decisions.
• Cooperate with and support selection of textbooks, materials, and equipment.
• Cooperate with and support procedures for student, teacher, industry/employers, and community evaluation of curriculum.
• Cooperate with and support special projects that may be assigned, or other CTE related assignments, for the enhancement of the school, CTE curriculum, and student achievement.
• Inventory and ensure the security of MTC property assigned.
• Cooperate with and support procedures implemented to monitor the accurate and timely completion of data collection and reporting requirements.
• Cooperate with and support the supervision of all extracurricular and CTE programs at MTC.
• Model effective listening and positive interaction skills.
• Serve as program advisor for MTC's career-technical student organizations.
• Implement and support School Board of Manatee County and MTC Board of Governors policy, in addition to state statutes and federal regulations as they pertain to MTC.
• Support MTC activities including recruitment, retention, guidance, dropout prevention, health services, attendance, grading, testing, CTE certification, and other related areas.
• Exercise proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of MTC and the District.
• Maintain the minutes of the program's advisory committee that meets at least two times per school year.
• Cooperate with and support procedures for participation in school accreditation and monitor accreditation standards at MTC.
• Participate in District, MTC and Department meetings and other activities to enhance professional development.
• Communicate, through the proper channels, to keep the immediate supervisor, Assistant Director, MTC Director, Adult, Career and Technical Education Executive Director, and Superintendent informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
• Attend MTC-related activities and events including, but not limited to, graduation ceremonies, career-technical student organization, and other related CTE or instructional activities.
• Use District e-mail application effectively.
• Cooperate with and support District instructional staff in program planning.
• Develop positive MTC/community relations and serve as a representative of the MTC in the community, and at trade and professional organization activities.
• Participate in developing the MTC mission, vision, strategic plan, calendar, and staffing plan.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings to discuss policy changes, instructional programs, potential concerns, and resolution of existing issues.
• Promote and market MTC and its programs to the community.
• Cooperate with and support procedures used in the event of school crisis and/or civil disobedience and provide leadership in the event of such happenings.
• Make difficult decisions when necessary, including dealing with ineffective student or stakeholder performance.
• Cooperate with and support procedures for resolution of discipline issues.
• Act quickly and decisively to stop possible breaches of safety, ineffective procedures, or interference with instruction or school operations.
• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience, or Associate's degree and two years of experience, or High School Diploma/GED and three years of experience in the CTE field of the subject area.
• Certified or certifiable by the district as a career and technical education instructor in the appropriate subject area or eligible for a state issued certificate.
• Holds certification in the career and technical subject area or other appropriate national certification approved by Florida Department of Education.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Skill in motivating and engaging students.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time well.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to manage large groups.
• Demonstrated proactive orientation.
• Knowledge of CTE subject area, regulations, and codes.
• In-depth knowledge of equipment necessary or typically used in CTE area.
• Ability to meet, on a limited basis, responsibilities beyond the regular school day for career/technical student organizations (SkillsUSA, HOSA, etc.).
• Knowledge of research, current trends, and best practices in the CTE subject area.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, administration, and staff at MTC.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits shall be paid in accordance with the agreement negotiated between the Manatee Education Association (MEA) and the School Board of Manatee County.