Automotive Technology Teacher

Reports to: Director of Career & Technical Education

PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES: I. Instructional Planning:

• Advance student learning through the use of clearly stated objectives, varied instructional strategies, sequential lessons, and relevant measurable outcomes.
• Ensure that accommodations/modifications for students with IEP's and 504's enable students to meet high expectations.
• Integrate technology regularly in daily/weekly lesson plans.
• Plan for sequential skill development and tracking.

II. Instructional Practice

• Communicate high standards and expectations.
• Design lessons with clear, measurable goals aligned with state standards and unit outcomes (CTE/ MA Curriculum Frameworks).
• Communicate clearly in writing and speaking.
• Provide opportunities for student-centered learning.
• Assess and build upon students' prior knowledge.
• Employ a balanced approach to teaching skills and concepts.
• Employ a variety of teaching strategies.
• Use questioning strategies to stimulate thinking.
• Integrate technology regularly.
• Provide students with frequent feedback.
• Allow for varied opportunities for students to achieve competence.
• Revise instruction based on assessments.
• Use class/shop data and school-wide data to enhance instruction and lesson/unit planning.

III. Assessment

• Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance and performance.
• Employ a variety of assessment strategies.
• Ensure that assessments are standards-based.
• Develop and utilize rubrics for projects and assessments. IV. Classroom Management
• Communicate clear behavioral expectations.
• Maintain classroom routines and procedures without significant loss of instructional time.
• Adhere to the Classroom Management Plan.
• Support and adhere to the disciplinary policies and procedures of the school.
• Attend to safety requirements.
• Take disciplinary action appropriate to the behavioral infraction.
• Maintain a current and accurate inventory of supplies.
• Ensure that equipment and supplies are well-maintained.

V. Professional Responsibilities

• Abide by District policies and regulations applicable to teacher conduct and school operation.
• Demonstrate strong employability skills.
• Identify areas for professional development as outlined in the Individual Professional Development Plan.
• Participate in the design and evaluation of curriculum and instruction.
• Participate in grade-level, department and school-wide meetings as requested by the Director of Technical Programs.
• Participate in school-wide co-curricular events/activities.
• Communicate with parents as the needs and performance of students warrant.
• Support the Program Advisory Committees.
• Maintain up-to-date necessary licensure and certifications.